How do you read

[tatum ♥]

I read the old fashioned way, with paperbacks, soft covers and all. I have a kindle but I don't enjoy reading on it as much as holding a book in my own hands and flipping its pages. The fastest I have ever read a book was in less than 6 hours, I took some breaks in between. I read faster than normal. Reading is kinda in my blood. My mom reads a lot, so does my grandmother and my grandfather. The types of books I like to read are Fantasy, Fiction, Historical fiction, Horror, Mystery, Romance, and Young-adult. The longest book I ever read was about 900 pages, which I finished in 3 or so days. I clearly love reading, and this site is really helpful. I found way more than half of my favorite books on here!

[Yvonne]

Like you, Tatum, though I have a Kindle I much prefer a "real" book. The battery doesn't run out in a physical book and you can read it in the bath. Depending on the size of a book and how into it I am I read fairly quickly. I read Shutter Island in eight hours and I just couldn't put it down.

[Aysha]

I have this huge collection of hardcover books mostly illustrated versions where possible as I loved collecting books I loved.
I was gifted an ipad 2 years ago and I was a bit apprehensive at first to use it but now im so addicted to ebooks I have stopped purchasing paper books. It gives me the privacy of what I'm reading and also is light weight. I have over a 300 ebooks.
I also love to listen to audiobooks while driving. Best way to beat the traffic stress.

[Jo Ann]

Mostly paper, once in a while an audio book. I bought a tablet last year thinking how cool the whole e-book idea is, surprisingly I still prefer paper over digital. So I use my tablet to hunt down traditional books. They are a fantastic gadget for searching in the library.

[Tien]

I still love my paperback though my Kobo is also much loved for its size and backlighting (sometimes) :)

@Charity -when you do upgrade, go straight to the Kobo Aura HD -soooo MUCH faster than the earlier gens which now I described as clunky.

@Aysha -funny you're mentioning about privacy cuz I was reading a paperback on the train this morning hoping no one really notices what I'm reading! I don't think I'd be reading it in the lunchroom today either ;p And audiobook is great! I used to have them on all the time when I was driving to work too. The best way to beat traffic is to be in another world altogether.

[Beth]

Old fashioned book with pages, I understand the practicality of an e-reader and maybe if I travelled more I'd consider getting one but as it is I can always dip into my lovely bookshelf..

[Marcia]

I love my Kindle. I can throw it in my purse and take it anywhere. Used to do it to my books, but it weighs so little! And I have my bookshelf with me wherever I am, so if I'm in the mood to read something different it's with me!
I also have gotten back into Audible Audio books after trying them a few years ago. I love putting my ear buds in and listening to a book when I go for long walks or do housework. Hearing the books narrated has become a joy! So I always have at least two books going, one on the Kindle and one on my iPhone. I still have some unread real books but find that I just don't enjoy holding a book as much. Plus, being a bit older (almost senior status) the kindle can zoom the font bigger so I don't need my reading glasses and it's light weight enough that it doesn't hurt my hands (early arthritis). Plus, my new paperwhite kindle is lit so I don't need to be in a well lit room (very important the older you get!).

[Sean-michael]

I read about 80% paper, the rest I read mostly inn my book tho I also read on my phone occasionally as it's more easily portable than my nook and goes everywhere with me :)

[Julia]

About 90% real paper, and the rest on my Nook.

[Terri]

I still love the feel of holding a book, but I have been using my kindle more lately. It's just more convenient.

[Robert]

100% real paper.

[Melissa]

I am transitioning to my iPad mini. It's still a little heavy but it's an upgrade from my iPad 2 which was really too big to fit in my purse and too awkward to read in bed. I like the storage capacity, and I have been trying out the new Scribd subscription service which is not supported by other e-readers. I have a nook which I am sorry to say I never use. I consider e-books a convenience but still an inferior replacement for a regular paper book, and I resent that in most cases it costs as much or more for an e-book. (Says the woman who buys almost 90% of her tangible books from a sale bin or used bookstore.) I am looking forward to the day when I can have not Netflix for books but Spotify for books, and reserve my paper-and-cardboard purchases for books I truly love and want to own in beautiful editions which lovingly tolerate handling, lending, and reading over and over again.

[Judeanne]

I've attempted to read online and with an android app but they don't keep my interest and are a bit of a struggle.

Books... they live and breathe all around me, and will continue to do so until the dreadful day when it's decided they aren't cost effective to print anymore. By then I hope to be long scattered among the trees.

[Santiago]

An ebook reader in my android phone and the old way, I like them both :D

[Tien]

Looks like most people still loved the old-fashioned paper books. I can't deny there is a certain beauty about printed words on paper that will never die! Though I do agree on the practicality of e-readers, most especially when you're travelling or degenerating eyesight (I'm short sighted and sometimes, I'd like to read without my glasses so I'd make the font as big as I'd like!)

[sonya]

I like my 149 kindle books in big font, the biggest font it will go! my other books are physical books. 'd say 50/50, with 10% on audio with my wife. We just listened to the storyteller, which was very good.

[sonya]

onarock wrote: "i read paper and hard cover......but i have tried one on my pda, and enjoyed it, haven't finished it tho, and it has been a few yrs. lol, about "organizing".

i had a bone marrow transplant last yr..."
When I had my hand surgery/recovery, I was grateful for my kindle. thin enough to read without much pain and I took it to the hospital with me.

[sonya]

Crystal wrote: "Traditional print books for me most of the time. When I am knitting I listen to audio books. I have really enjoyed the Playaways because they are so tiny. I am reading one book online, but I don..."

I can loan you some books; the kindle is good. I don't know much about the nook. I got rid of my kobo, too many issues.

[Mubashira]

I always read paperprinted books.According to me there is a different kinda joy in reading them.E-bookreading greatly effects my eyes.I have'nt tried audiobooks yet.It seems to be interesting and shall love to try

[sonya]

Susan wrote: "I read almost exclusively paper. I've tried to cut down on buying books for myself, and use books from the library almost exclusively now. Even the last of the "Girl Who ..." and "Mockingjay" serie..."

only one book I'm interested in is available in ebook format through my library but it is improving slowly. better than getting hit with fees. What if an ereader was on loan through the stores before you buy? I think that would improve sales.

[sonya]

Lahni wrote: "Susan- I have a Visa card through Amazon and the cash back is in the form of Amazon "gift certificates" so they must be used at Amazon (no problem for us as we shop there a lot!) I'm not sure how ..."

my wife would be so p--sed at me if I ran up a credit card for my books, but she doesn't mind if I get a debit card or an amazon gift card for it.

[sonya]

onarock wrote: "Lahni wrote "The Nook actually bothered my wrists after a while." this is a very important factor for me, as my hands, joints, bones and wrists ache and i have pain in them, so thank u for your 2 ..."

buy a lite. I have no experience with a lighted kindle machine. I still have the kindle keyboard, which they dont even sell anymore.

[sonya]

Dee wrote: "i don't use my kindle exclusively but it has been a lifesaver many a times...especially on my last deployment - normally I would spent ton of money and would end up having to leave books at various..."

Dee, there is a site called Operationpaperback.com where you can request books. try them out.

[sonya]

dee, I misspelled the site address. operationpaperback.org

[Hannah]

Nothing wierd about reading digitally. It was convenient reading Indian Renaissance: A New Age on the go.

[Laipa]

As much as I love holding a book I just can't afford dragging it along everywhere I go. I use my tablet to read books on. I find it way more convenient.

[Karen]

I like both my kindle and books. Some books are easier to get or only come in digital or print.

[Lauren]

I never thought I would enjoy reading ebooks but I must say that my Kindle was a real eye opener. First of all it led me to Goodreads and some wonderful new friends. It also broadened my reading horizons with new genres and authors that I would never have discovered otherwise.
I still read paperbacks but about 90% of my reading is on the Kindle or iPad apps.

[Joielechong]

I read book 90% as ebook on tablet, 10% paper based book. Ebook simplified reading because we can carry more than a hundred ebook in a tablet.

The 10% part of book i've read is in indonesian language, because there are nothing or just a small number of ebook in indonesian language.

[Laipa]

I mostly read ebooks. Much more convenient for me at the moment. I still love hardcovers but I just can't make myself drag them around everywhere.
Don't think I'll ever be eble to listen to an audio book. I just don't get it, I completely can't concentrate on the story line at all. I like to see the text before me :)

[Judeanne]

Not that the NSA needs any help figuring how strange, but non-threatening, I am but, I think this says it all...

http://i.imgur.com/lthN0Jm.jpg

[Lacy]

Lately, I've been doing Kindle's Whispersync where I listen to my ebooks at work and finish them by text at home. I also read paperbacks that I rent through books free.

[sonya]

I mainly read on my kindle.

[Tammie]

i my ebook and paper back

[Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse]

The majority of my reading is done with the physical book, but when I am traveling or running errands, I use my eReader.

[~Liz~]

I still read paperback because its really hard to find hardcover books in Australia but otherwise i like to read in my room with a nice cup of tea :)

[Lisette]

Ever since I bought an ereader in 2014 I have been reading on my ereader. It is light to hold and easy when you are traveling. I don't think reading a paper book is much different than reading an ebook.

[~Liz~]

Paperbacks cause hardcovers are too expensive in Australia.

[Charity]

Right now I feel like I'm reading in circles...I start a book, get distracted by another book, add three books to a challenge and start them all at once, realize I can renew that book at the library that I never finished, pick that book up, realize I had listened to the abridged version of that book not the whole version, pick that up...ahhhh I'm reading 10 books simultaneously and not getting anywhere with any of them!!!

[Tien]

Charity wrote: "Right now I feel like I'm reading in circles...I start a book, get distracted by another book, add three books to a challenge and start them all at once, realize I can renew that book at the librar..."

gosh, I hate it when I feel like I'm going nowhere with my reads!
I've 3 books that's been on my 'currently-reading' shelf for months and am trying very hard to dedicate some time this month and next to finish them. They're not bad, just don't keep me interested as others I'm plowing through :p
I do want to finish them though and not just because it's an OCD thing which I do not have... I DNF'd books if I really can't stand them. Life's too short and there are too many good books to read!

[Karin]

In books printed on paper and sometimes audiobooks.

[Cecile]

I love to read "real" books, but because I live abroad, most of my reading is digital. With the help of friend and family, I have access to 3 libraries, and I therefore read many books on Overdrive, on either my iPad, or iPhone. I also read purchased books on my Kindle. My utter joy is still to crack a brand new hardback book.

[Diane L]

Tien wrote: "@Aysha -funny you're mentioning about privacy cuz I was reading a paperback on the train this morning hoping no one really notices what I'm reading! I don't think I'd be reading it in the lunchroom today either ;p."


A few years ago a local used book store was carrying something called a "hardbacker." It is a cover you can put over your book to protect it. It also has the effect of covering the cover. We really like them and have many colors and several sizes - mass market paperback, those tall paperbacks and trade size.

Can't get an image to show up here for some reason, so here is a link to a Google image search for them. https://www.google.com/search?q=hardb...

They can be found at hardbacker.com

[Diane L]

Judeanne wrote: "Not that the NSA needs any help figuring how strange, but non-threatening, I am but, I think this says it all...

http://i.imgur.com/lthN0Jm.jpg"

Love this!

[Lisette]

Diane L wrote: "Tien wrote: "@Aysha -funny you're mentioning about privacy cuz I was reading a paperback on the train this morning hoping no one really notices what I'm reading! I don't think I'd be reading it in ..."

I love the idea!

[Lisette]

Diane L wrote: "Judeanne wrote: "Not that the NSA needs any help figuring how strange, but non-threatening, I am but, I think this says it all...



Love this!"

Haha, funny. Thanks for sharing the picture Diane.

[Paige]

hardcover and paperbacks with a side of tea or coffee as company. sorry but something about hearing that spine crack able to turn pages makes me enjoy books more. i am old fashioned

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I still read physical books, occasionally on my Nook.

[b.]

I read physical books, partially because I spend so much of my other time staring at screens and partially because I love physical media in general (books, DVDs, CDs, give me all of it). My friend convinced me to give audio books a shot, so I'm currently trying that out by "rereading" an old favourite of mine. It's a completely different experience, but I like it.

[Bea]

Like so many of you, I like to hold the physical book in my hands when reading. I do occasionally use my Kindle. I find it is easier when traveling than carrying a bag of books, although I still do that. And, the Kindle is good at night since it has its own lit screen. I like audio books when I am playing games on the computer, but otherwise I don't usually listen to them. Part of my problem is that my attention will wonder and then I get lost. Not as easy to go back and scan the info as with a book.