Reading a paper book after Kindle

[Stormy]

I have only read a dtb since getting my kindle when I read to/with my kids.

[Anita]

I wish all the books I already have in paper were on my Kindle but many are not even available yet, and I still want to read them. So I am alternating between paper and Kindle and probably always will. Also, I like a lot of obscure stuff that will probably never be on Kindle. My passion is for reading so ultimately, it doesn't really matter what the delivery system is, although there are many unique things about the Kindle that I truly enjoy.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Anita wrote: "I wish all the books I already have in paper were on my Kindle but many are not even available yet, and I still want to read them. So I am alternating between paper and Kindle and probably always ..."

I am with Anita. I alternate. Sometimes I will read 2 paper in a row. Then I miss my Kindle and read a few there. I try to work some paper ones into reading challenges. I try to mix them up to get some of the paper ones read. I don't tend to go on long stretches of reading just paper books. I am usually reading a book on my Kindle at the same time if I am reading a paper one.

[Sandy]

Roberto Antonio Hussein wrote: "I wonder what other Kindle owners think about ever reading a printed "paper" book after getting their Kindle.

I for one will never go back to books in print.

The advent of Kindle clearly le..."

I don't necessarily want to buy every book I want to read. I'm a heavy library user and I'd sure hate to have to pay for every book I read.

[[deleted user]]

I pretty much buy every book I read because I love my Kindle so much. I use the library only when a book isn't available for the Kindle and I can't wait.

[stormhawk]

I switch back and forth, but definitely prefer the Kindle. I have a LOT of DTBs, and occasionally get given or lent books by friends. I also go places where the Kindle shall not go ... I went camping in the rain in a leaky tent recently. No Kindle there!

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

I much prefer reading on my kindle mostly because I can change the print size so that I can read even without my glasses and I don't have to carry multiple books around with me. I still will read a secondhand book or a library book if I am not sure that I will like that particular book. I also agree with Stormhawk that there are a few places that a kindle shouldn't go so it is nice to have something paper for those occasions.

[Selena]

I just got mine, so I'm in the collecting-books-for-my-Kindle phase... but I still like paperbacks. I don't know if I'll ever say, "I'll never go back"... but then again, never say never :)

[Jess]

stormhawk wrote: "I went camping in the rain in a leaky tent recently. No Kindle there!"


Ziploc Baggies are wonderful for this though they don't work well in the bathtub - they tend to fog. Lol

I for one detest reading a paperback now. I like being able to set the kindle down run to the other room and not need to worry about the book falling down into the couch and bookmark slipping out.

Pet peeve: losing my place :)
Give me my Kindle and stuff your paperbacks any day!

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

Jess wrote: "stormhawk wrote: "I went camping in the rain in a leaky tent recently. No Kindle there!"


Ziploc Baggies are wonderful for this though they don't work well in the bathtub - they tend to fog. Lo..."

It is great to be able to set the kindle down and not loose your place. I also like to read in the bathtub and am looking into getting a klearcase cover to solve the problem of the foggy zip bag.

[Sandy]

I go back and forth between reading on my kindle, reading physical books and listening to audio books. Not everything I want to read is available for the kindle and I like to get books from the library.

[Aaron]

I think that this is a very interesting subject. I love my kindle and take it most places with me and I love everything that Amazon have done with it. That said I do feel that I sometimes miss paper. I think there is a certain romance about the book that the kindle just cannot replicate.

The prices of kindle books still annoy me a little. Generally they are great and even if have to pay a few pence (I live in the UK) extra, that's fine but the other day I had a look for a book by Harlan Coben. On the Kindle it worked out to be about £8.50 and the paperback was £4.50. Now a few pence is fine but I can basically get it half price in PB and I have Amazon Prime so it comes next day. This might be one battle the kindle looses

[Jenna]

I'm at the stage in life where I'm in bifocal denial. I've pick up DTB recently and was amazed at the small print.

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

Jenna wrote: "I'm at the stage in life where I'm in bifocal denial. I've pick up DTB recently and was amazed at the small print."

Most of the paperback books have such small print that whether or not you need glasses, it still strains your eyes to read them. I think it is a great to have the ability to change the print size for everyone to be more comfortable when indulging in their favorite vice.

[Zette]

I much prefer reading with the Kindle! I make myself read one of my TBR paperbacks that I still have on the shelf in between each Kindle book so I will get through them :0) The only time I have ever thought that I wished I was reading a paper book was when I forgot a detail of the story (ie a person's name mentioned in an earlier chapter or something) and I tried to go back and find it on the Kindle. With a paper book I could have just quickly flipped through to the section and found the name but with the Kindle it was a bit too much work to turn pages until I got to it. Thankfully, that doesn't happen too often. The only other time was when I was going to take a bath. I just couldn't bring myself to hold the Kindle over water. I will have to try the baggie next time :0)

[stormhawk]

I would not trust the baggie. I have those darn things (even the brand-name freezer size) have less than perfect seals. I would use a kayaking-quality dry bag.

[M.]

I'm so surprised to see that the romance of reading from paper seems to be lost. Only one person mentioned that aspect of this discussion so far. I like reading digital too, but paper will always hold a sort of magical allure for me. It feels like there's more opportunity for magic between pages, than between screen images....

[Jeff]

I was just in the bookstore the other day buying books for my wife and kids and while walking through the Science Fiction/Fantasy aisle I missed the thrill of just looking through the shelves and finding books I'd never heard of (not that GoodReads hasn't given me enough ideas :). There's something about that impulse buy of a book on the shelf that I'm missing with the Kindle.

Probably the thing I dislike the most about reading on the Kindle is the sense of accomplishment I felt from seeing my "position" in the book. As the pages turned and I got closer I would get excited to finish the book and read more and more. Now with the Kindle I don't feel that anymore. I know there's the "progress bar" at the bottom of the screen, but it's just not the same for me.

[stormhawk]

Color me strange, but I kind of like not knowing how much book I have left to go, especially if the book is really good. not looking at how much is left helps me loose myself in the book.

Of course, with some books I do like to know how long before I can put it out of it's misery ...

[Sandy]

I agree with Jeff that the progress bar just isn't the same as picking up a book and seeing how far along you are. But with the kindle I never run out of books when I'm traveling. I can't count how many times I've taken several books on a trip only to be stuck in a hotel with nothing to read by the end of the trip.

[Al]

M. wrote: "I'm so surprised to see that the romance of reading from paper seems to be lost. Only one person mentioned that aspect of this discussion so far. I like reading digital too, but paper will always..."

M. Apparently they haven't heard yet, "Don't read The Book." :)

I finished reading the DTBs in my stack and haven't looked back. I have some that I periodically re-read. It will be interesting how I feel when I do that for the first time post-Kindle. But I've been reading DTBs for 40-something years and on the Kindle for a few months. Given some time maybe I'll become nostalgic for a DTB. It hasn't happened yet.

[M.]

lol Al. ;) Did you read it digitally? I can't remember. I always think it must be a little eerier reading it that way.

I think it's really funny that the acronym for paper books is now DTB (Dead Tree Books), because when you google DTB, it says that it means Digital Talking Book (audiobook for the blind). Seems like it might get a little confusing for some...

Oh, and here's a link to my book so everyone else reading will understand what Al and I were talking about.

The Book

[Aaron]

the progress bar for me is the most annoying thing on the kindle. Sure it's great to see how far you have to go in a book but I tend to use it for other things. For example when I start a new book I will see how many page turns it will be until i get to the next percent. If there is alot I have been know to shy away a little and read something else instead. I think that comes down to me not being a quick reader but wanting to feel like I have read a decent amount in a session so I will pick short books.

The other thing that is annoying is that due to alot of the books not having chapter markers embedded in them it is really hard to know when the end of the chapter is, unless you flick ahead. This lead me to putting the book down it the middle of chapters and then remembering what was going on when I pick it up again. If I end at a chapter I find it easier to carry on

[Al]

M. wrote: "lol Al. ;) Did you read it digitally? I can't remember

Yes M, I read it on my Kindle. There was a thread just happening in that other place revolving around copyright, book piracy, and how ebooks will impact current copyright law. Big brother decided to nuke the entire thread. Once the survivors gathered in a new thread Anne-Marie and I have had a lot of fun with it. I was considered missing in action for a short time. I let them know I'd been detained by an official from the Department of Homeland Preservation and Restoration. :)

[Amanda]

I happily read on my Kindle, on paper books, and listen to audiobooks on my commute.

And the library is my friend. I just can't afford to buy everything I want to read.

If the Kindle/my public library relationship was better, I'd read it almost exclusively.

[Redvolution]

Jeff wrote: "I was just in the bookstore the other day buying books for my wife and kids and while walking through the Science Fiction/Fantasy aisle I missed the thrill of just looking through the shelves and f..."

i go to the bookstore with a pen and paper. i love looking through the shelves and if i find something i want, i write it down, go home, and get onto Amazon ;-p

[Jeff]

Vanessa wrote: "Jeff wrote: "I was just in the bookstore the other day buying books for my wife and kids and while walking through the Science Fiction/Fantasy aisle I missed the thrill of just looking through the ..."
I do that too sometimes, but I use the Kindle app on my iPhone or the GoodReads app to either buy or mark them as "to-read". I guess I just enjoy the whole "get a new book off the shelf and take it home" process. But I don't have the room for them in my bookshelf so the Kindle is perfect for that.

[Andrew]

Funny you ask, Robert.
I've gotten so used (read: spoiled) to reading on my Kindle, that I hate reading regular paper books. I've got a book case filled with them and I can't seem to get myself to pull one down. Also, I notice I zip through books a lot faster on my Kindle. I know a recent research study reveals the opposite, but not for me. Call me odd.

Andrew E. Kaufman
Author
www.andrewekaufman.com

[Andrew]

lol, Candy, on trying to "turn the page" on your Kindle! I thought I was the only one who's done that! I feel sooo much better now.

Andrew E. Kaufman
Author
www.andrewekaufman.com

[IUHoosier]

I haven't read a DTB in over two years now. I keep thinking about re-reading the Harry Potter series because I loved them so much, but I just can't bring myself to cart around those heavy tomes again. If Rowling would just cave on the 'never electronic' stance, I'd be perfectly happy to never touch a 'real' book again.

[Angela]

Roberto Antonio Hussein wrote: "I wonder what other Kindle owners think about ever reading a printed "paper" book after getting their Kindle."

I read 3 books at a time: paper,kindle and audio.
I would read kindle exclusively if all books were available that way.

[Dee]

its interesting you mention that study - reading it, I doubt how reliable and valid the results are (can you tell i'm a psych major...lol!) - the subject pool was only 24 people, no information provided on demographics, or experience with ereaders (unfamiliarity could slow a person down); they used the same article for all (no mention of what order they read stuff in)...and those are just a few issues I have with it...

for me...I read both - I can't have my kindle at work, so I read DTB's on a regular basis...I use that time to get rid of my ebay lot buys, at home, it just depends

Andrew wrote: "Funny you ask, Robert.
I've gotten so used (read: spoiled) to reading on my Kindle, that I hate reading regular paper books. I've got a book case filled with them and I can't seem to get myself to..."

[Marly]

I'm with you Angela, I read 3 books at a time: paper, kindle and audio.
I love my kindle but I also still love the feel and smell (yes, smell) of books. Some books I just have to own in the physical form!
That all being said, I love, love, love my kindle.

[Steve]

I have so many printed books to read yet that, like many of you, I try and alternate between Kindle and printed books. This could go on a while.

Steve Anderson

[Amber]

I prefer the kindle to paper... Recently a friend lent me a book I tried for 3 days then broke down and purchased on the kindle easier to carry with me and hold . Book was about 600 pages. I don't mind paying for my books, the talented authors deserve to be paid for their hard work! I do feel the ebooks should be a few dollars less then paper... The profit is more with less cost to production.

[Diane U]

I can't read a paper book now. My MIL gave me The Host by Stephanie Meyers to borrow. I told her I could not take it since I cannot get it to fit into my kindle. I am interested in reading this book but I am unsure of it and I may read it and save the $9.99 for another book later on.

[Ann]

Diane:
I highly recommend The Host!

Diane U wrote: "I can't read a paper book now. My MIL gave me The Host by Stephanie Meyers to borrow. I told her I could not take it since I cannot get it to fit into my kindle. I am interested in reading this ..."

[Wabisabi]

Anita wrote: "I wish all the books I already have in paper were on my Kindle but many are not even available yet, and I still want to read them. So I am alternating between paper and Kindle and probably always ..."

I agree with you! Reading is what I love... I adore my Kindle 2 but ultimately it is just a device to read.
Many of my favourite authors like Murakami or Banana Yoshimoto are not available on Kindle and also most of the new books from European authors are only available on paper or DRM ePub. Once the eBook thing starts in europe I'll probably have to buy either the iPad or a Sony Reader.
I have a huuuge stack of TBR DTB (50 or more) so I will still be reading paper for a long time!
I use kindle mostly for classics and non-fiction english & american books that are hard to find in Italy so I don't have to bulk buy from Amazon anymore.
Probably going on with the 1001 books to read I will start to read those I don't own yet on the kindle as I like reading in the original language and most of them are in English.
What I miss about paper is flipping through the pages... especially when I'm looking to remember something in particular... sometimes I'm tempted to buy the book I read on Kindle also on paper... shame on me...
What I miss about the Kindle is the in-built dictionary and the huge amount of books you can carry with you.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I agree. I wish I had all my paper books on my Kindle. But even without that I will never run out of things to read... yet I bought 2 more books in the last week or so. I have read one and am about 1/3 through the next... like Wabisabi said it is a device to read. I just love reading and Kindle has fueled addiction by giving me the ability to buy a book from home and not have to wait to have it shipped. I have even bought books from the doctor's office before. It it awesome.

[Diane U]

A book club just started in my neigborhood and I think I remember someone mentioning this book as a future read. But just one problem, it doesn't fit in my purse! LOL!

Ann wrote: "Diane:
I highly recommend The Host!

Diane U wrote: "I can't read a paper book now. My MIL gave me The Host by Stephanie Meyers to borrow. I told her I could not take it since I cannot get it to..."

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Diane U wrote: "A book club just started in my neigborhood and I think I remember someone mentioning this book as a future read. But just one problem, it doesn't fit in my purse! LOL!

Ann wrote: "Diane:
I hi..."

The Host is a chunky one. :-P I enjoyed it though and I may reread it at some point.

[stormhawk]

Wabisabi, a lot of Murakami's books (there are 12, I think) are available on Kindle.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=s...

I haven't read any of them ... where would you suggest starting?

[Scott]

I find it harder to read a bound book now--it somehow seems less convenient, though I still enjoy the nostalgia of reading a paperback in bed.

Scott Nicholson
http://www.hauntedcomputer.com

[Amanda]

stormhawk wrote: "Wabisabi, a lot of Murakami's books (there are 12, I think) are available on Kindle.

I haven't read any of them ... where would you suggest starting? "

I think Norwegian Wood is probably the most accessible. "Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" is still sort of the quintessential Murakami and is not available on Kindle. I personally enjoyed Kafka on the Shore a lot, but it's definitely further into the esoteric than Norwegian Wood.

I haven't read any of his non-fiction yet.

[Aaron]

Well I am currently reading a paper book. I still enjoy reading paper books but I do feel like I am missing the Kindle. I missed it so much that I started reading a book on their as well. I still think their is something nice about reading a paper book but the kindle is more convenient for travel and storage. I seen book on Amazon last night that i wouldn't mind reading, that's not on kindle but it wouldn't put me off buying it.

[Angela]

Aaron wrote: "Well I am currently reading a paper book. I still enjoy reading paper books but I do feel like I am missing the Kindle. I missed it so much that I started reading a book on their as well. I still t..."

Well I will be Kindle-less for a few weeks since I sold mine and my K3 will not be here for a while. So I guess I will be working through my pile of ink and paper books. Wish me luck!

[Patti]

I just picked up my first paper book in 8 months (I got my kindle last Christmas), and am finding a problem already and I am only on page 5.......I cant adjust the font size! I may be ruined for DTB's forever!! Lol...

[M.]

Ann wrote: "Diane:
I highly recommend The Host!

I 2nd (3rd? 4th?) your recommendation! The Host is amazing.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Patti wrote: "I just picked up my first paper book in 8 months (I got my kindle last Christmas), and am finding a problem already and I am only on page 5.......I cant adjust the font size! I may be ruined for D..."

Oh noes! LOL. I know how you feel. I think it takes me twice as long to read some books because I don't like the small font in mass market paperbacks. You know, like the Sookie Stackhouse books where the page size is about the size of a Kindle screen but the font is... oh like size 2. I am only 25 and have very good eyes compared to most people I know but the small size after a while either hurts my eyes, gives me a headache, makes me nauseous, or makes me tired. I love my K1 set to size 4 tyvm! :)

Also... I can't read a paper book while riding in a car since it makes me nauseous. But I can read my Kindle since the font is bigger and the pages don't "bounce" with the car movement... if that makes sense LOL.

[Lane]

My father in law gave me a bag full of John Grisham books to read, so I'm now reading a paperback for the first time in over a year. Kinda miss my built in dictionary!!