Print books vs. E-books?

[Angie]

Each year, around this time, news reports surface about the death of malls, due to online shopping. Some say that they aren’t completely dead. People still like to touch and try on merchandise for size.

I see paperback books that way. E-books are convenient and you can highlight in some of them. But, there’s nothing like touching and feeling paper against your fingers, comfortable with the fit.

[Werner]

Angie, just now, I took the liberty of changing your thread title, to make the actual subject clearer. Hope you don't mind!

[Eric C 1965]

Agreed! I have so many books on my Kindle thaqt I haven't even looked at because I like real books. Still, they werea bargin and I really want to get through G.K. Chesteron and Philip Schaff's Histories that are on the Kindle.

[Swantje]

I read printed books, ebooks, and even listen to audiobooks. I’m glad that all these formats are available.

[Some Christian Lady]

I do a little eReading, but I am predominantly a physical book reader. And when I read an ebook that I think is great, I always buy a physical copy of it lol

[Eric C 1965]

I do like audiobooks but I read so many books that don't have an audible version.

[Werner]

Like some others who've posted, I think e-books and audiobooks are great resources for many people (especially the blind or those with sight problems or types of dyslexia that benefit from having a changeable font, which include several of my Goodreads friends.) But audiobooks don't fit into my present lifestyle and reading schedule, and I prefer paper books over e-books. Although I have a Kindle app, I only use it for freebies and review copies; and like Some Christian Lady, if I really like a book in that format, I'll buy the paper edition if there is one!

[Some Christian Lady]

I wanted to add that I sometimes will read a book on my Kindle if the physical book is heavy, because I have hand pain and holding large, heavy books can be difficult for me.

[Angie]

Werner wrote: "Angie, just now, I took the liberty of changing your thread title, to make the actual subject clearer. Hope you don't mind!"

I'm just now seeing this. No worries, Warner.

[Angie]

Swantje wrote: "I read printed books, ebooks, and even listen to audiobooks. I’m glad that all these formats are available."

Yes, having books available in many formats are a plus, even if a preferred format outshines the rest.

[Angie]

Werner wrote: "Like some others who've posted, I think e-books and audiobooks are great resources for many people (especially the blind or those with sight problems or types of dyslexia that benefit from having a..."

Great point about audiobooks serving as resources for people with health or learning difficulties.

[Amy]

I do better actually reading print on a page. When I try to listen to a book, I find my mind wandering and thinking about other things.

[Angie]

Amy wrote: "I do better actually reading print on a page. When I try to listen to a book, I find my mind wandering and thinking about other things."

So true. Having the physical book helps with focus.