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Would u rather read out of a book or your kindle?
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Jul 07, 2013 02:34PM
I have a Kindle, and I do read books on it (when I can pry it out of my husband's hands), but I still prefer to curl up on the couch with a paperback or hardcover book. Plus I wouldn't want to risk taking the Kindle into the tub with me, which is where I get my best chance at a little peace and quiet. LOL.
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Kindle. Shocks me to say it and I own thousands of books. I just love knowing how much time left in chapters & the book. Love highlighting and such.
I have a great local bookstore that gives trade credit so between that and the library I get some physical books. But I hate using a book light at night and I miss the dictionary and highlighting features. I have kindle, nook, ibook and BAM apps on my iPad. Everyone gets me bookstore gift cards so I use whichever app goes with the card. Despite all this there's something about going into a bookstore, library or even a flea market booth with a lot of books that just takes my breath away. It's like a rush of aderneline. If the day comes when technology takes over it will be a real loss.
♥ Rainy Day Reader ♥ wrote: Despite all this there's something about going into a bookstore, library or even a flea market booth with a lot of books that just takes my breath away. It's like a rush of aderneline. If the day comes when technology takes over it will be a real loss. Oh Rainy Day, I understand that feeling well and couldn't agree more!!!!! There is nothing more exciting than having all those books to browse through. It's like striking gold! lol And I too hope that technology doesn't kill the paper book. It will never be the same.
Though like most people I feel a bit nostalgic about the feel, smell and touch of paper; it is far more convenient and cheap to buy and read an e-book. Plus we save trees; which are reasons enough for me to prefer an e-reader.
My Kindle. Though I love books, the feel and smell of them, my kindle just takes up less space and it is more convenient. Saves a few trees too. ;)
Totally prefer reading digitally. I find that I read much quicker.
Pro paper here. I just love having my personal library. Digital devices aren't fool-proof.
Yes and you lose a lot of books if something happens to your reader. I think I read that you don't actually own the books on those readers anyway, even if you pay for them. That the company who "publishes" them can remove them or if they go out of business you could lose them. Not sure if that's true, but it's a scary thought. As for saving trees, I recycle like crazy in every way and they can use recycled paper, that's fine with me.
Books, unless I'm traveling (that includes a trip to the doctors as well as actual fun trips outside my home city).
I love reading with my kindle, but I have to. I will read from a book. I'm a techie at heart!!!!
I like both, and actually for fiction prefer audiobook. I'm in a graduate program and have a ton of stuff to read. For that I use my iPad for a lot of articles and the Kindle program for some books, but I like to take notes in margins and the underlining and notes functions on Kindle aren't very good. Still, keeps me from having to haul a ton of paper or books around. However, I also like the new book smell and holding a book in my hands.
I think I will always prefer the look (and smell!!) of physical books, but I am extremely fond of my Kindle and its versatility.
I like the feel of having a heavy book rested in my hands while I read and I love the smell of books. Is that odd? I own a Kindle, but I hardly ever use it. My friends use it more than I do :)
I admit that it might be convenient to read on a kindle, but I prefer to be able to hold a book in my hand. lol maybe I'm weird but even the smell of a good book in my hands! :-)
I read from both and enjoy both although I still really like having a book book....its just something about turning the pages as to hitting a button or tapping the screen
Johnnie-Marie wrote: "I read from both and enjoy both although I still really like having a book book....its just something about turning the pages as to hitting a button or tapping the screen"Right!! and I like the fact that I have my very own small library
Far prefer a physical book. I will read on my Sony but only if I am going to be away for more than a couple of days (rarely though that happens) But, for me, nothing (nothing!) beats the excitement of receiving that highly anticipated book in the mail.... opening the package... running your hands over the cover....having a quick sneak peak inside...tingling with joy... then finally getting to curl up to savor and read...Bliss!
Neither can you compare, IMO, clicking through online blurbs for downloads with visiting a library, a bookstore, or a booksale and discovering those authors that are now bound to become favourites, or spotting those covers that draw you in so that you just HAVE to read the blurb and put yet another read in your basket/bag.
Sorry, but the experience of 1-click may be convenient (and super fast), but it is just simply not the same.
I actually read on my smart phone using a kindle app quite a bit. I never use my kindle now.I like that it has a light for nighttime reading in bed.
And of course I love reading from a real book. I like them about 50/50. The phone is so convenient.
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Still, there are certain books that I just have to have,/I> it as a book. They are usually books that are part of a series (or author) that I collect.
Well, it's 3:19 am here, and I'm going to go try, yet again, to get some sleep.
But let's all give ourselves a little pat, no matter if we prefer our books, Kindle, Nook or other e-reader. Long live the "printed" word, in whatever form it takes.
Books for sure. E readers are so cold and dull... books feel warm and cozy
Books all the way. I actually like visiting the library and browsing the shelves. It's not wierd that I just love the smell of books is it? lol
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Books for me. They can't go dead on you.
kindle on my smart phone always, it goes where I go, can read anywhere and anytime, lol even when I shouldn't be.
I must have a book with me, 24/7, so I bought a NOOK ...mistake, should have had a kindle. Now I have a tablet and can carry it in my purse. I still prefer holding a paperback in my hands, but w ith a tablet I never feel desperate. I donate my books to the library except for my 'can't live without and must read at least once a year and say, "Hello Jo-an, we've missed you....as I have them".....Tolkein Trilogy, The Little Prince, Stella Luna, Johnathan Livingston Sea Gull. ANYONE who has not read The Little Prince will never understand themselves....very short read, but after a hundred times, I still learn something new about myself ....if you decide
Love my Kindle. Not only can I take it everywhere without handling big bulky hard covers or paper backs...I can get new books instantly, and there are so many low cost and free options.Before I got my Kindle I thought I would hate it, that the feel of the books was part of the experience. Now I get annoyed with ink and paper cuts on my hands when I dig out an old favorite.
Have actually debated Re-buying some of my more common re-reads on the kindle...
ooops...what happened? truncated? If you decide to read to read The Little Prince, pay attention to the color of the the wheat fields.....if this does not touch your heart, then I am very sorry that you do not have any friends......you can even get it on-line without buying it ...You have to close a lot of ads, but the book is there.....http://www.angelfire.com/hi/littlepri...
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9 Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18 Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
I enjoy reading a physical book, but the Kindle is just so much more convenient. I bring my Kindle everywhere. It's so convenient. I don't have to worry about a paperback getting destroyed in my purse. Also, if I decide I want to read something else my whole library is on my Kindle. It's also better if I read at night b/c I don't have to leave the light on and keep the BF up if I want to read. I guess a downfall is the Kindle battery could die, but I ALWAYS make sure it's charged. I can't be w/o a book :/
I ONLY read on my Kindle now. My friend lent me a *real* book and I was unable to finish it. of course, that had a lot to do with the fact my eye sight is not what it used to be and I have been spoiled with the backlit screen. I wasn't able to finish the book because I couldn't see it!
I have to have real books. I am clumsy and would ruin a gadget. Never wanted one will never get one. Plus you can't get a gadget signed.
The only thing I don't like about my kindle is that it tells me how far I am in % instead of pages. and then when I'm reading a non-fiction book and it says "On page 143 you can see examples of this" and I'm like "Have I read past that page already? am I close to it?" and then I don't find flipping back and forth to pages I want to re-read or reference as easy. But other than that, I'm 100% kindle.
Definitely a paper book, but my Nook is very convenient for plane trips or late at night when I'm trying not to wake up my husband.
for comfort and in bed, a book, on the go in my purse, a kindle
This says more about me than anything.When i got my mp3 player i havent bough a cd since and download music.
When i got my TV I started downloading movies and rarely go to the cinema.
If i get a kindle i will download books and i love going into waterstones or 2nd hand shops browing books.
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My regular read is a physical book, but when I am traveling or driving somewhere, I take my Kobo. It sure does come in handy while you're waiting in line at the grocery store or at the movies!
I'm really tired of this question, what does it matter how you read as long as you enjoy reading...
