How do you prefer to read: e-reader, tablet or hardcover?

[OBC]

Valerie wrote: "I preferred picking up a book, grabbing my drink & cop a squat. Now I love reading on my IPad. It is so easy to store favorite books in one place."

It's great that we have so many choices now when it comes to reading, Valerie. We love that you have tried so many different ways to read.

[Kerrie]

I love my Kindle!

[Sandy]

Hardcover (my favorite is paperback). My daughter has a nook but I just cant get into it. I just love going to book exchange stores & looking through all the paper backs. That is how I find different authors.

[Deana]

E-reader would have been my preference, but I wanted to share it with my Mom, so I bought the hardcover. As soon as I finished the book I immediately went to the post office and sent it to her. Can't wait to discuss it with her!

[W]

Melanie wrote: "I made the switch to a Kindle and I love it!"

Me too, i love it, got the Kindle last week...

[Tracy]

Hardcover! (I'm old school. :)

[Kim]

I love to read both ways, however, when I'm traveling, the e-reader is the way to go

[Sheila]

I love my kindle because I can store all my favorite books inside. Sometimes I love re-reading my favorite books in the middle of the train going to work or at a cafe while waiting for a friend.

[Vikram]

It really doesnt matter as long as the Book is good...

[Drishti]

I used to like Harcovers, but I prefer Paperbacks now :)

[Gerrrrry]

Hardcovers or paperbacks! :)

[Debbie]

Kim B wrote: "I'm reading TTOH on my tablet on the Kindle app. I love the idea of downloading a book in seconds. I also have the app on my phone so I can pick it up anywhere and get more reading done when ther..."

You took the words right out of my mouth! Your entire comment also described me and my feelings. I like my tablet at night when reading in bed next to my husband. No need for a book light and page turning doesn't bother him. But on a spring afternoon sitting on the porch swing...a real book is what I want.

[Linze]

Hardcover!

[Julianna]

I prefer hardcover but I've been mostly on my tablet since that's most convenient.

[Karen]

the ever reliable hard cover.

[Amanda]

I tend to prefer Paperback because I can turn one book into tons by making use of used bookstores and paperbackswap.com!

[Mpho]

Definitely hardcover. I need a break from all the technology I use everyday.

[Geoff]

Paperbacks all the way!

But e-readers will get better.

[Shikyma]

I like them all especially when I have the option of carrying around a bulky book or tablet.

[Hristiana]

hardcover & tablet

[Olga]

Oh the feel of a book, but when faced with reality it's ereader for me :)

[Jeannette]

hardcover! I love to feel and turn my pages

[Susie]

Paper,paper, love the feel and smell of books

[Olga]

I have to agree with Susie there is noting like the smell and feel of books

[Beth]

Old school. Love the hardback. On order with my local library. ☺

[Nomahlubi]

i love both but for convenience i choose the ereader

[Susie]

I have a Tennyson, complete diamond edition, 1901. The pgs are brown, darker around the edges. One of my favorite books.

[Mazerunnergunner]

I love hardcover. The feel of the pages brings me cheer.

[Beth]

Love hardcover. Nothing like the feel of a book!

[Danielle Gentilini]

I fought hard against getting an ereader because I absolutely love reading actual books ... everything from the smell to the feel to be able to add them to my stacks of read books. But 1st I received the Nook as a present and enjoyed because not only could I borrow books from my friends instantly (which helps bc we live hundreds of miles apart) and also because it wasn't as impersonal as I thought it would be. Now that I've upgraded to the Kindle Fire I really do love it. It's so nice to see a book that you want to read and instantly it's available to you. But none of that compares to sitting in a used book store and browsing through old titles and the smell of old books. That is something that computers cannot replace.

[Sharon]

E reader

[Lory]

Reading all the time, everywhere thanks to the flexibility and portability of my kindle. I never leave home without it.

[India]

I prefer books. I love the smell of a bookstore! I love browsing rows of endless titles until I find the perfect book. Nothing beats of the warmth that comes from opening a new(or used) book and reading it for the first time! But I do love the convenience and variety that an e-reader allows. If I had to absolutely choose on option, it would be a book!

[Awais]

E-reader

[Kelsye]

I guess a tablet (nook) and hardcover/book.

[Christa]

I have the kobo original ereader and love it...but i do read the hardcover/paperback on occasion too

[Kathy]

It realloy depends on where I am. At home I like a hardcover or a paperback. If I'm waiting at an office or on the train then an e-reader is better.

[Danielle Gentilini]

India wrote: "I prefer books. I love the smell of a bookstore! I love browsing rows of endless titles until I find the perfect book. Nothing beats of the warmth that comes from opening a new(or used) book and re..."

My thoughts exactly! It wasn't until I read this discussion thread that I realized I wasn't the only person who LOVED the smell of books ... the older the better! Holding a book is comforting to me but I also have grown to love the convenience of my kindle. I also like how you can highlight parts of a book or look up a word instantly. There are pros and cons to them both :)

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Usually, I prefer to read on my e-reader, but I will be reading Twelve Tribes in hardcover.

[Stacy]

Hey All, I am reading hardcover I purchased from the USA. However, I would have preferred the e-book with Oprah's notes but unfortunately it is not available to purchase in Australia :( i would love to see this changed and know it is possible because the first book Wild (2.0 with O's notes) is available on Amazon. I am enjoying the book and am excited to be apart of the group. Kind regards, Stacy

[Emilia]

OBC 2.0 wrote: "We want to know how you're reading The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. What's your preference?"

Hardcover.

[Diana L.]

I love my Kindle. I can read anywhere without fumbling around with a book. That said, I still have plenty of books on my shelves!

[[deleted user]]

I wanted to see what all the hype was about a kindle. So I ended up getting one for christmas. I will admit, I like the features... Especially, how easily it is to download a book. But there is something about a paperback... I love holding a paperback and reading in bed with a paper back. So I guess my answer is a paper back book.

[Angie]

I have a Kobo which I love but I still love hardcover books.

[Jane]

Hardcover

[Susan]

I have a kindle, and I used to use that all the time. The I downloaded the kindle ap for my phone. I LOVE it!! That is what I now read on 90%+ of the time. So convenient - my phone is always with me, it's backlit so I can read at night, it's small so I can hold it with one hand...

[Deonna]

KINDLE OR Droid Phone.! I do love holding a hardcover in my handsome

[Janice]

I still prefer reading paperback as the feeling of reading actual books gives me a different feeling, i love to smell newly printed books( thats how i really love books) but i can finish more books with an e reader.

[Mirna]

HARDCOVER!!

[Rethena]

I love my e-reader, but do enjoy turning pages sometime.