Poll

Kindle, because my eyes aren't all they used to be and the eInk offers no glare. In second place, Traditional paper.

I like the way a traditional book feels, smells.... seems like I am really reading, disconnecting from digital life. E-readers are convenient and quick, but seem to feed into the "instant" culture we have become.

Both traditional and e-reader. Nothing will ever beat the smell of paper, the touche of a cover, the feeling of an actual book in my hands... But I also do like that fact that I can easily carry more than one book with me in a small bag (on my e-reader) when I go on long trips by train or the likes. I'm a fast reader, so such trips always mean either bringing a 1000-pages-monster or several smaller books with me; my e-reader has solved that problem.

I'm very much a traditional book kind of reader...love the tactile feel of them. But, I recently broke down and bought a Kindle Paperwhite because, honestly, my paperback book buying obsession was really getting out of hand. I've read a few books on the Kindle and the experience has been quite enjoyable so far (and, far less expensive!). I still have lots of unread paperbacks on my bookshelves and I've been alternating between them and the ebooks. I don't think I will ever quit buying or reading the traditional books, but, I must admit, the convenience of carrying many, many books on the Kindle is great.

In some cases I have both an e-copy and a kindle copy.

Add-on: I must also say that getting an e-reader got me to grow more of an interest into indie authors, first through read-and-review programs, and also through promotions (Kindle editions free for 1-2 days, for instance). Even a couple of years ago, I was still of the mind that "only what's published traditionnally is worth it." How I do regret that silly opinion of mine now! I discovered real gems among indie books, and the thraditional industry is fr from having its load of crap either. But if I hadn't got an e-reader, I probably wouldn't have read those books (I don't like, and never had, reading directly on my PC's screen).

The deciding factor on how I read a book is how I own the book. I enjoy reading real books, as there is something so satisfying about the tactile experience of it, but if you downloaded something, you have no choice but to read it electronically. I like Kindle, but I don't have a Nook. I have the app on my tablet, and a program on my PC. So for ebooks, my tablet is more comfortable that at the PC.

I love tradition books, and my house is overflowing with them. But now that I've gotten older, I love being able to adjust the font size on my Kindle. The print in many paperback books is too small for my eyes now. I also love being able to carry a lot of books with me when I travel without having to pack a separate suitcase!

Kindle all the way. With nerve damage in my hands I don't have to worry about how thick or heavy a book is, it's all the same on the Kindle and I can carry around a complete collection of more than a few books in one hand, without hassle. There's no risk of pages sticking together or print smudging and you can accomodate the size/font etc to your own taste. An e-reader also doesn't require a lamp or shelf space. You can own thousands of books and never have to worry about where to put them. Plus they're a heck of a lot cheaper.

Both traditional and Kindle. The books I keep to re-read I tend to prefer in traditional book form, easier to see on a shelf and decide what kind of re-read I'm in the mood for. With a Kindle, the re-reads tend to be 'out of sight, out of mind' to some extent.

For the read for entertainment but not something I would read again, I tend to prefer the Kindle. Also, there's no way I can check enough books out of the local library to keep me in *new* reading material for the month and the Kindle handles that just fine.

Wow, reading some of the comments I see the majority prefer both! I would have to agree. I love, like everyone, the smell of traditional books new and old. In fact, my grandma had 1900 books or so leftover after some 8000 found homes. I decided to take the books and find homes for them. I've since catalogued them all but am re-working my plans for them. I loved the process, putting my hands on them all, smelling them, admiring them, appreciating that there are and were so many people wanting to discover and uncover some topic that the rest of us may not care to or have the time for, that includes fictional stories.

Anyways, I digress. I like Kindle & traditional books for much the same reasons as everyone else. With the kindle I can carry tons of books with me all at once, and the books are cheaper. In addition I'm more likely to explore books I might not usually, including Indie authors, not only because books are cheaper as ebook, or that authors get higher royalties, but also since I can carry more books all the time I can bounce between books when one just isn't doing it for me and I don't lose my place. Traditional books can get lost on the shelves when life distracts us.

Then again I like the show of traditional books in that they represent your taste, your interests. I think our bookshelves say as much about us as our home decorations. So when I'm a real fan of someone it's nice to have a print copy on hand. Print copies are especially nice for non-fiction books when you want to go back and reference them, take notes, etc.

There's the short version of my thoughts. :)

eLPy
www.littlefacepublications.com
author of "That Which Lives Within"

I'd love to use an e-ink reader, but I can't justify spending the money, so I use my tablet. It's better then nothing. And, of course, print books because I love print still.

Crissy wrote: "I'd love to use an e-ink reader, but I can't justify spending the money, so I use my tablet. It's better then nothing. And, of course, print books because I love print still."

Crissy, if you do ever want an e-ink reader, I got both my Kindle's FREE with my phone upgrade. My first was the 1st Kindle Keyboard that came out, it came with a £15 a month contract. My second was a Kindle Fire, which came with a £15.50 a month contract. You can always ask the staff at Carphone Warehouse to help you out. :)

I like my ereader and carry it around with me, but somehow I still prefer books. I am a bit surprised at myself, as I am not usually new-tech-averse.

I enjoy the Kindle app on my iPad. I love the high-light features, writing notes, along with have the ability to get a word defined immediately.

When books I desire to read are not available in ebook format, I have on occasion read hard cover and or paperbacks. There isn't the immediate ability to discover information I want answers to my questions.