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What's everyone's preferred reading format?
The ziplock bag is a great idea. Any kind of vacation or travel and the Nook or Kindle is a perfect companion. But the feel of a real book is still better.
i know it's not environmentally sound, but real books all the way. preferably paperback because they are easier to read in bed. i do have an ereader, but i can't stand it. i don't know what it is about it. i think it's just too cold.
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I have to agree with Erin, I just love the words, the stories, so any format is great for me. I even like the audio books. Like Joseph I like collecting the books almost as much as I enjoy reading them so I am still surrounded by actual paper books even though I adore my eReader! Getting the books on the ereader is the same thrill for me as getting them in actual paper form.
I will say though, I haven't paid a lot of money for a book on the eReader, if I am going to spend a significant amount, I want to have the actual paper book.
As for the Audio books, it took me a while to train myself not to let me mind wander but now they are my companions in the car and while working around the house. I actually am disappointed when someone else is in the car with me now and I can't listen to my book.
Imagine a future Christmas Eve. Mom and Dad tell their cute little kids "now kids don't forget to put your Nook under the tree so Santa can download some books for you.
I prefer the smaller Paperback books to any other but my brother bought me a Kindle for Christmas and I had never before even considered one because I LOVE BOOKS !After letting the Kindle sit for a few weeks the guilt moved in that he paid good money for it and I had not even TRIED to use it....so I am reading on the Kindle now and I do love it but I must say... I miss having an actual book in my hand!!
I want a Kindle now but I'm not sure which kind to get. I've read the differences on Amazon but I'm so unfamiliar with them I'm still unsure which one is best. Any suggestions?
Yeah Ive been wondering which is better the Kindle or the Nook?
I will recommend the Nook because I fear Barnes & Noble is in trouble. If they go, the era of walking in a Book Store to browse books will be over. In fact, I am buying all of my books from them in the future.Also I like the Nook very much.
Sammie and Bob: There isn't that huge of a difference. I have a Kindle so I am biased. It is a great device and I love it. Heck I named mine. Haha. But I have heard praises over the Nook too. I can tell you what helped me pick the Kindle over the Nook though.1. I hate touchscreens.
2. Kindle had longer battery life.
3. Amazon's customer service is great and they had/have a better return policy then Nook. (My mom sat on and broke her Kindle and within 15 minutes of calling they had aranged one to be shipped to her in 2 days.)
They are both great devices though. But I really am limited with experience with the Nook. One o the best things with ANY ereader though is the indie authors. There is an endless supply of great books from unknowns for super cheap.
Good luck picking out an ereader and hope you enjoy it when you get it.
I agree that there isn't a huge difference, I have the Sony eReader and an iPad. What I like about the iPad is I can get iBooks, Kindle books and Nook books so its like having all the readers in one. Some say the back light on the iPad is good, some say its bad, some also say there is a bad glare on the iPad. I haven't read any books on there yet (the one I am reading is on my eReader) so I can't say for sure. I think you just need to go with the one that feels right for you.
I am certain that the Nook and Kindle can do the same things. I have the black and white Nook and I find it very easy to use. If you want a book that is out of print, Barnes and Noble will tell the publisher on your behalf that the book is requested to be published in e-format.
My point is: B&N is a book company. Amazon is much more and will unlikely matchup over time.
thank you all... at the moment I can't afford an e-reader but love getting opinions for when I can and if I want one when I can....I'm still extremely partial to physical books
I second that - thank you all for the valuable input!
Arminius wrote: "I am certain that the Nook and Kindle can do the same things. I have the black and white Nook and I find it very easy to use. If you want a book that is out of print, Barnes and Noble will tell..."
Kindle does the same thing actually. If go to Amazon and find a book not available on Kindle there is a link you can click on that says something like "Want on kindle? Let us know".
One thing Nook does that Kindle doesn't do though is let you load and read PDF files on it.
I can do PDF files on the eReader as well. I believe on the iPad too, but not positive about the iPad.
I'm not too tech smart, but from what I understand the Kindle only reads one specific file. DRM or something.....
The world doesn't stop.... or even standstill, for that matter. I am a true collector but plan to try an e-reader soon. I don't think it will change my collecting or reading habits but I think it would be better to read on the go.
You are right Jorean, the kindle one reads the one format.
Michelle wrote: "ebooks are my favorite only because tend to read more than three books at a time. People look at you a little strange. This way I have hundreds to choose from anytime."I have a tendency at times to do 2-3. Depending on my mood.
Amber wrote: "Michelle wrote: "ebooks are my favorite only because tend to read more than three books at a time. People look at you a little strange. This way I have hundreds to choose from anytime."I have a..."
lol... I'm a bit of a page (as opposed to channel) surfer myself - usually 2 or three at a time - also depending on mood. :^D
I absolutely adore reading books. There is nothing better than laying on the couch and/or bed and having a book in your hands. One of life's simple treasures.
My first love is hardcover. One of my pleasures is curled up with a book and have my cat on my lap and my terrier next to me. I do have Kindle on my IPad and it is thrilling to download all the free classics but I am still getting used to reading from it . It is not the same yet
I love books, mostly hardback books. I still have many books on shelves in my home, just because I love the look of them and I love that I've read them. But since getting my first Kindle about 1-1/2 years ago, I don't ever want to read a paper book again. I have a Kindle 3 and a Nook Classic, and I'm passionate about them, love them both. And anybody who thinks using an ereader is hard on the eyes, it's not like reading a backlit screen. It's called e-ink and it's just like looking at the paper printed page. Wonderful little device and one of the best things I ever bought myself.
Paperbacks.I dislike hardback books immensely; I read everywhere (on the bus, walking down the street, in queues, at work..) so reading - and indeed, carrying! - a hardback book around can be quite hard work.
Even if I manage to pick them up cheap.. I end up neglecting them purely because I loathe to leave the house with one.
I have attempted an eReader and did not like it one bit. I can understand the appeal (somewhat), however, they are simply not for me.
Paperbacks are generally most readily available. I have no preference for them over hard-backed books. Hard backs feel more substantial than paperbacks. I do have a problem with people that fold paperbacks double when they are reading them. I would no sooner do that than drag the US flag through the mud!
The cheapest version suits me, im not very picky. It saves space as well.I tried Audio books but couldnt get used to it. Tried a few eBooks but not for me either. Although i have a huge collection of comics and graphic novels, because its too hard to buy the paper versions, and i have no problem reading them on my laptop.
I gotta an ereader cause my book shelf is almost to full capacity. So recently Ive been buying my favorite authors or series that I follow in hard backs. I love hard backs. And then, anything else ebook. If it looks like a really good book, i preview it in the store, i think about it, then i might by the paperback later on. But when you preorder hardbacks on amazon they give you amazing deals. So when Im in borders, I usually will buy the paperbacks...if the ebook isnt cheaper =) I love my NOOk...but I love reading the book psychically, although with my nook i tend to read through books faster.
I prefer print books; doesn't matter if hard- or paperback. Don't currently own an e-reader but some of my favorite writers are e-publishing short stories or e-books. There's always the ability to load them on the PC but sitting to read a book that way doesn't appeal. Lol! There is always something new to read on my shelves though. Library or personally owned. If there isn't, I get terrible withdrawals. Eek!
I will read any format, but I think I prefer a mass market paperback.
I really enjoy hardback, but I don't mind paperbacks since they're easier to take places. I do not own any time of ebook, but I would probably not enjoy it. I usually cannot stand reading anything lengthy on a computer, so I'm sure it'd be the same on an ebook.
Heather wrote: "I really enjoy hardback, but I don't mind paperbacks since they're easier to take places. I do not own any time of ebook, but I would probably not enjoy it. I usually cannot stand reading anythin..."Heather, reading on an ebook is nothing like reading on a computer screen. The Kindle and the Nook (and others, but this is what I have.) have what is called e-ink screen, it's just like reading print on a piece of paper. You can even read it in bright sunlight, just like a book.
Because you aren't confined to sitting at a desk, or holding a laptop in your lap, you can also stretch out, curl up, or flop down wherever to read, which I enjoy.
Another thing about the Nook (and Kindle) is that you do not need to search for a bookmark when you stop reading.
Arminius wrote: "Another thing about the Nook (and Kindle) is that you do not need to search for a bookmark when you stop reading."Oh I've long since discovered a knack for not even using a bookmark, I can instantly find where I stopped reading like some kind of sixth sense ;)
It has to be an honest-to-goodness book - I don't care if it's hard cover, regular paperback, or trade size. I love the feel, the smell, and the crackle of a book as I turn the pages. All of that is almost as important as the story. I've tried reading online and it just lacks the personal experience of a book for me.
ஐ Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"ஐ wrote: "I don't like ebooks simply because I have to read them on my pc. The majority of my home library is mass market paperbacks. I have a good selection of hardbacks too (if I can find them cheap enough..."I am the same I would have yo read it on the pc and I could sit like that for long time reading- feel eye strain. i like the comfort of lying down , changing positions etc...
Also I stare at a screen all day at work so nice to be able to read in a dfifferent format
Becca wrote: "If it's an actual book with pages I can turn, then I'm happy. Though I prefer paperbacks as they're lighter to carry around in my bag (I have shoulder problems) and I can bend the pages around as I..."but the bending of books does that not crease the spine and lead to later loose papers?
Ava wrote: "I haven't tried the Nook/Kindle/Ebook things yet. I play video games so I don't think I'd have trouble adjusting. I don't think I want to invest in one though so I'll just stick to normal books...."
my mind wonders if it was on a cd in a my room but on earphones or enclosed space like a car it doesn't
Jennifer wrote: "I have to agree with Erin, I just love the words, the stories, so any format is great for me. I even like the audio books. Like Joseph I like collecting the books almost as much as I enjoy rea..."
yes at least you feel like you are getting something for your money. what happens if you llost that ereader all your books gone
Hi guys, I'm brand new on Goodreads and I'm a 'real' book addict (somewhere around 2,000-2,500 at last count) - for me there are the associations from childhood with traditional printed books (reading The Hobbit by the light from the landing underneath my bedroom door).
I intend to get an e-reader very soon though since I can easily devour a couple of books in a day (on the rare occasions that I'm left alone long enough to do that!), and it's not practical to pack a small library for holidaying every time!
I really should be into e-readers already since I've got one book out exclusively in that format (paranormal romance called Eternity by AJ Cole and Jenni James) and another soon to arrive on ebook and paperback called BiteMarks which is crime fiction :o)
I intend to get an e-reader very soon though since I can easily devour a couple of books in a day (on the rare occasions that I'm left alone long enough to do that!), and it's not practical to pack a small library for holidaying every time!
I really should be into e-readers already since I've got one book out exclusively in that format (paranormal romance called Eternity by AJ Cole and Jenni James) and another soon to arrive on ebook and paperback called BiteMarks which is crime fiction :o)
Afsana wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I have to agree with Erin, I just love the words, the stories, so any format is great for me. I even like the audio books. Like Joseph I like collecting the books almost as mu..."
Actually if you were to lose your Kindle, all you books wouldn't be gone, Amazon stores all your purchases on their servers. If you were to lose your Kindle and get a replacement, you could transfer all your books onto the new one.
As to what Patricia said, the same is for the NOOK (that even if you lose your device, you still have access to your library)My reading preferences? Hmmm...I still love my hardback (and collectable) books, but gotta say the NOOK(I have the classic type) is GREAT for hands that don't work so well due to RA type arthritis. Holding and page turning are easy. I've read so much since getting it...reading without pain is such a wonderful thing!!!!!!
And with my cover, it looks and feel "like a real book". But yeah, kinda tired of those who say it's not a real book...as long as you are reading a printed word (be it on clay tablets, parchment paper, acid free paper, newsprint, electronic devices)...it's still reading, whatever works for you...JMHO
Sophie wrote: "Arminius wrote: "Another thing about the Nook (and Kindle) is that you do not need to search for a bookmark when you stop reading."Oh I've long since discovered a knack for not even using a bookm..."
Sophie, you have to teach me that.
Michelle wrote: "I'm not sure if this question has been asked of the group yet. I'm just wondering what everyone's preferred reading format is - Audibooks? Ebooks? Or paperbacks/ hardcover books?"I prefer to read paperbacks. I tried reading Ebooks, but just not as enjoyable as reading the real books :)
I think reading E-Books takes a little getting use to. I like the real books better but I do not mind the e-books.
Love hardcover books. Interesting to read the opinions of e-books, have not tried them yet...but I suspect I will always prefer hardcovers even if I do cross over some day.
Becomingme wrote: "And with my cover, it looks and feel "like a real book". But yeah, kinda tired of those who say it's not a real book...as long as you are reading a printed word (be it on clay tablets, parchment paper, acid free paper, newsprint, electronic devices)...it's still reading, whatever works for you...JMHO "I agree, wholeheartedly!
Actually if you were to lose your Kindle, all you books wouldn't be gone, Amazon stores all your purchases on their servers. If you were to lose your Kindle and get a replacement, you could transfer all your books onto the new one. is that just the ones you bought at amazon?
Wow, what a great idea (the ziplock). For the first time in my life I am considering a kindle. I love holding and owning books but for times at the park, camping, the beach or bath I think the kindle is a really smart idea. Thanks.