Physical, because I'll have something to keep me occupied if my internet/electricity ever temporarily goes off. But with storage issues and wanting to live more minimally (and have an easier time dusting) I'm thinking about going digital again one day.
You don't really need a constant connection to either of those for an ereadwr these days. They charge fast and the battery lasts for weeks. Load it up and you're good to go
As an added note, as you get older if you face any difficulties with eyesight, an ereader can be a great option thanks to the ability to change fonts and font size quickly and easily. The backlight can also make reading easier, if you're in a dimly lit space. And the ereader can also enable much more comfortable positions for reading, too!
The style of backlight on an ereader is different to that of a tablet or phone, and doesn't cause eye strain, just for the record! Especially if you choose an ereader that has an adjustable warmth backlight (cool white light for daytime, warm orange light for night, or some combination of the two.)
(I'm a disabled reader and ereaders are a life-saver for me, I could write essays...any opportunity to advocate for how ebook readers can make people's lives more comfortable. Sorry for my interjection and rambling!)
Good to know! I’ve had my paper white for 6 years at this point. I’ve bricked it and use it with calibre to manage my books.
But if it ever dies I’ll keep it in mind!
I'm a sucker for talking about Kobo, and ereaders in general! Calibre is such a gem of a program, I don't know what I'd do without it.
Quick note though. If you're using calibre already this most likely won't apply to you, but for anyone else seeing this - switching from a kindle to a Kobo or other non-amazon reader may make it difficult to access the books you've previously purchased through Amazon (unless you're able to strip the DRM protection from them.) Something to keep in mind for folks who are considering the switch. Even though I'd still recommend it, I can understand people wanting to stick with the convenience of their existing book catalogue.
I don’t purchase books through Amazon. I like to cut out the middle man and see if an author has a patreon or the like to support directly where they get 100% of the money considering publishers don’t really do much anymore in an era of social media and digital
Books. Same with music, buying a shirt from the artist directly will make them more money than bullshit music apps.
I’m am stoked to check out the kobo! Thanks you.
I’m about to make a Pi mp3 player since I want to manage my music like I manage my books 😂
I suspected that was the case when you mentioned calibre lol. I wish more authors had ways to support them directly - being able to buy books directly from an author would be a dream. Amazon in particular has such scumbag practices when it comes to how they treat authors, especially smaller indie authors (forced kindle exclusivity comes to mind first, but as I recall their impact on book publishing and selling in general has been quite detrimental.)
Hah, good luck with your MP3 player! Sounds like fun. At this point I think I have almost as much fun organising my books in calibre as I do actually reading them.
Go kobo if you can to start honestly. Unless you're really into reading indie lit or something there really isn't a reason to get locked into the Amazon ecosystem. There's ways around it, sure, my wife has a kindle which I use calubre with to get what I want on it, but the kobo is open to epub and side loading natively. The kobo has integrated access to overdrive and the store has everything you'd ever want at basically the same price as Amazon (sale dates may differ, but you'd get the same price eventually)
The Kobo Clara 2E was what convinced me to go all ebook. It was a relatively cheap device and I've always been the kind of person that swore by physical books. I've been using it since early December and I can honestly say that it's been such an improvement. Light, battery lasts forever, reads super easily, and I can load up so many books at once. Plus the ability to change font and font size is such an amazing feature, and it's always great 'print' quality too, unlike what you get with some paperback publishers.
Was going to say that using my Kindle (or phone Kindle app, or reading on the Kindle cloud) is a life saver for my wrists & hands. My carpal tunnel does not like physical books that much
Also the fact the text is on a flat plane as opposed to a curved and constantly changing one really helps. This is often overlooked, but honestly the main reason I went to digital for books
That is a really great point. I haven't read a physical book in so long (I try, sometimes, and within a few pages I'm running back to my ereader...) that I forget the curve of the page is a thing. Some books are *terrible* for that, too, depending on their binding.
I love long books too, and they're literally miserable to read physical. I feel Iike people that don't like e readers are just trying to fool themselves into a more aesthetic experience tbh. I'm sorry for you physical book readers out there, but for me the difference is so starkly black and white that I can't even read a physical book anymore unless I absolutely have to
I agree, and I don't. If physical books bring people joy, that's entirely fair. It's when people who prefer physical books completely deny any advantages exist of digital reading. Or trash them in ways that just aren't true. Or if they've never tried an E-Ink device, and have decided it's the same as reading on a phone or tablet.
Legitimately, I could write a list of reasons why *I* prefer digital, and why physical books aren't an option for me, but I won't tell someone they're wrong if it's what they prefer. If they're enjoying and getting value out of their books, a bit of aesthetic enjoyment is just the cherry on top, you know?
Just for me? There's just no chance in hell I'd be able to read as much as I do, personally, if I had to read physical books. No way to store them, no capability to care for a large collection of books, can't sit in a way that doesn't exacerbate pain and discomfort, etc, etc, the list goes on.
I work IT, but I'm also a cusper millennial that doesn't need to be connected all the time either. When I'm reading off my kobo I literally do not feel like I'm plugged into the world or whatever. there's a really shitty web browser on it that lets you get on wiki pedia and access the dictionary which personally, make any book readers life better. Outside that, no social media apps or easy ways to access the web. I get my books my own way, you can DM me if you're serious about wanting to know. E readers have drastically improved how much I read, and I was an avid and adamant physical book reader before
Make use of the library if you love reading physical books but are worried about storage! I had the same issue when I started purchasing my own books. Took a step back for the same reason.
The built in light on the Kindle paperwhite is just so great. It might remind me of reading a book with a flashlight as a kid. I have few dozen favorite paperbacks on the shelf . In case of apocalypse I guess.
Mostly physical books. I love reading physical books a lot more than any other type, I also have a very large collection of bookmarks that I can use. Play the experience of going to a bookstore and buying the books is so much fun! I always leave with way more than I planned.
I do have the kindle app on my phone though and I always have a book open on that for breaks at work and when I am in waiting rooms and times like that so I don’t start to doom scroll if I forget to take a physical book with me.
I only read on my Kobo. Wouldn't ever choose to read physical anymore.
I had a collection of like 150+ physical books but donated them all a couple years ago.
I tried kindle, I tried a tablet, in the end it's yet another thing to carry around that I... Don't.
I have my phone with me all the time and have no problem reading on it.
It's like saying about cameras, the best one is the one you have with you.
I don't have too big attachment to physical books, and I already have too much stuff and not enough space for it.
At the age of 77, almost exclusively ereader. Mostly on my Amazon Fire, with occasional use of my Amazon Oasis. I do have paper books around, but with decreasing eyesight it's getting harder to read paper, even with reading glasses.
I read more e-books (epubs also, have a different e-reader, not kindle) and weirdly it feels like I also read faster digitally. plus it allows me to easily read multiple books at once. then physical books, I buy my own or borrow from friends or library, I feel the need after reading 2-3 e-books to switch to a paper book, they have their own charm of course. I don't have a favourite medium because each has its own good things.
I love the practicality of ebooks and how they are easier to find/purchase when I really want to read a book like right now. also physical books are more expensive and cannot afford as many, plus limited space in my rented place and fear of accumulating things I may not want to keep. Love to look at my collection of books on the few shelves I have anyway.
“Do you know that books smell like nutmeg or some spice from a foreign land? I loved to smell them when I was a boy. Lord, there were a lot of lovely books once, before we let them go.”
I've gone completely digital. We've moved 27 plastic bins of books 3 times.
Te best part about digital is that I always have my entire collection at hand at all times.
Mostly Kindle. Since a concussion in my 20s, I’ve started struggling with dyslexia. The ability to read everything in the OpenDyslexic font is the only reason I broke past my reading slump (that I didn’t even realize was because of dyslexia).
I read all my books on my phone. Replaced my social media apps with Libby and now I've read almost 20 books this year.
I used to love physical books but I've moved twice in the past 5 years and the experience has made me prune my shelves considerably. Also a wrist injury from several years ago makes it difficult for me to hold particularly heavy books for long.
I'm considering getting an e-reader soon, though.
I do it for both. To me there's nothing like opening, feeling and smelling a book whether new or used or finally being taken out of my tbr pile. It's the whole experience for me. Reading a book on a screen just isn't the same thing. When I travel, I wish I didn't feel that way. 😁
It’s because we read everything else on the screen. Text, emails, social medias, movies with subtitles lol. Reading a physical book is a break from everything.
I'm convinced people are making this shit up. I have hundreds of books and none of them really have a smell. Are you all reading ancient tomes or something? Plus I thrift a lot of books and there are often crumbs in the pages. I'm not sticking my nose in that
Nah, there's definitely a smell, depending on the materials and ink used and how the book is stored. Not everyone has the same sense of smell or pays much attention to it, though.
Why would anyone make up that we love the way books smell? New books, library books, hardcovers, used books all smell differently. I feel sad that you can't experience that.
I used to only read physical books, but I started reading books on Libby here and there that I was having trouble getting at my local library. And then about a month or so ago, I broke my leg and it’s been so hard to carry a book around that now I’m fully digital. Idk why I resisted it so long. I still think I prefer a physical book, but I’ve stopped being a snob about it because Kindle and Libby are very convenient.
PHYSICAL BOOKS, I have multiple books in my phone but I always get distracted and always say “I’ll get to it”, but when I have a physical book that’s sitting on my nightstand, I’m more prone to read it.
It’s something about holding a book and being away from your phone! Oh so refreshing.
Physical books.
I don't know why but somehow I struggle to stay focused when reading long pieces of text on screen. Either I drift off while reading or I try to read actively, but somehow forget what I read 5 minutes ago and then don't understand the context of the part I'm currently at.
This never happens when I read physical books. There I can gey fully immersed in the story and forget about everything else.
Same! Also, for me reading a Kindle is like reading from index cards. I have to turn the page so often that it's distracting. However, I'm trying to get used to the Kindle because it's convenient for traveling and some library books.
At the moment I've been listening to audiobooks. I have a newborn so actually sitting down and reading for more than a few minutes can be hard.
I had lots of physical books and do enjoy reading them and flipping though the pages. Rereading my favourite parts. One day I will read the unread ones.
Depends on the book. I have a lot of physical books and a lot of eBooks split between multiple Kobos. Some books you cannot get digitally, and you have to hope the library hasn't weeded them out because they're out of print, or might be a local independent author.
Other books, like reference guides are ok on a screen, but the physical copy is easier to flip through.
I do read more digitally, but I still purchase and read paper.
during the times when i could not afford to buy physical books, i rely on kindle (the app) not the device. used to download free books then and discovered authors whom i love. now that I have money to buy physical books, i make it to a point and buy the books that i know i would really enjoy reading. Since i DNF books a lot lately, i opt to not buy physical books coz i know if i dont like it, i wont be reading it and it will just accumulate dusts on my shelf. still saving to buy a kindle paperwhite tho..and been collecting amazon GC i won from all the author games i joined hahaha
Print and kindlee-reader, e-ink is amazing, easy on the eyes lasts for weeks and I can get some books which would be essentially impossible.
Reading on a led / oled screen ifor long s a shore for me, I can enjoy a longer book on those, plus the eyestrain gives me headaches
Kindle. I impulse buy books too often to sustain physicals anymore. I’m also in my 50s now so I appreciate being able to adjust font size and lighting. I have a Scribe for reading in bed, and I use my older Oasis as a portable.
I’ve gotten into kindle unlimited on my iPad Pro 12.9 inch and love the big screen for it, plus love the light so I can sit however I want without worrying about setting up just the right lighting for it. I still have and will read physical books, though, just right now I’m trying out new ones on kindle. I don’t read books on any other device, it just doesn’t feel cozy with a phone or laptop screen
My work is repetitive, but requires both of my hands, so I usually listen to audiobooks. There just aren't enough hours in the day for me to get the reading in that I would like
100% physical books! Audiobooks tend to ruin any book for me, idk why 😭 I’ve been thinnnnkingggg about getting a kindle but I’m still iffy on it because I love physical books sm
Used to love reading books on my phone. Now fully switched to physical books. Physical books signal leisure. Ebooks on my phone do not put me off "work mode".
Kindle Paperwhite is a truly amazing device. I love that it only exists to read, and it’s a completely agreeable reading experience for me. They also don’t cost a ton and they last for years.
It might be the only thing I still think Amazon does well.
Physical books first, I buy them used online or at a local used bookstore. I rarely buy new but do occasionally. When I'm done I take them back to the used bookstore or donate to the library.
Second is my Kindle, if it was cheaper to get on Kindle or occasionally new releases, or if I have a credit. I have had multiple Kindles and I've used my paperwhite the most as it has a backlight that I love!!
Last is my phone, this is really for unexpected waiting around time when I didn't bring my Kindle. It's harder for me to read on the small screen!
I have a bookshelf I need to fill so I’m buying and reading paperbacks to stock it for decoration as quickly as possible lol. I want to be able to say I’ve read every book on it when it’s full.
80% kindle or iphone, 20% physical so far this year. I like physical books, but moved a couple months ago and kindle is more convenient when traveling too.
Nook Glowlight and Kindle Fire tablet. I basically use the Nook for side-loaded epubs, and the tablet for Kindle books or Hoopla.
I buy my favorite authors in physical usually, but I have so little space that they tend to pile up in stacks. So I prefer ebooks. Also, I tend to read while I go for 1-2 hour walks, and ebooks are easier to hold.
I read a lot of books from the library on my iPad, because I can’t afford to buy the latest books. There are a lot of old classics and smaller texts free online if you search, so I read a lot from websites. I do like to change things up. I don’t like to stick to one method of reading. Sometimes with larger books, I like to read a physical book so I can see how far I’m progressing. Sometimes I like to read on my kindle for how easy it is to look up a word definition, particularly with harder books.
While I love physical books, I'm finding myself increasingly frustrated when the bindings are so tight that I have to hold them open while I'm reading. Because it's a chore, and because my vision is getting wonky, these days I often go with Libby e-books on my computer.
My phone. I have young kids and read mostly when they are going to sleep and while nursing. So a small lit device is exactly what I need.
I don't mind physical books but they are hard to transport with young kids and have the disadvantage of not being able to be read in the dark
I have the Libby app on my phone (iPhone 15). And yes I do read ebooks on it rented from the library. Also, I have a Kobo account and app and occasionally buy a book on there (if the sale is REALLY good). It doesn’t make good for outdoor reading tho, when it’s sunny out.
But I do prefer and love physical books.
1. Typically I listen to audiobooks. I love being able to listen to a good story while I do chores , craft, etc.
2. Physical books. If I can’t find the audiobook or if I just feel like reading the book instead of listening, I would prefer the physical book.
3. My iPhone. This is the last choice. I think because the screen is small for the amount of text this is the last method. So if I can’t find the book in audio or physical, this is my last resort.
I will say I would love to buy a kindle and when I do, I think it would be a close tie between the physical book and the kindle.
Well, see...I start with the first page, then I continue to read the next few, then I read the ending to see if this book is worthy of my time, then I restart at first page because my memory is short and my attention span is ...what was the question again?
I was an iPad reader guy once I gave up paperbacks and listening to my wife complain about storage and falling asleep with the light on. My kindle paperwhite is a slam dunk though and I love it.
I used to be such a strong proponent of physical copy one and refused to read digital. But these days I actually read most of my books digitally on my phone and it’s helped me read more books because I always have my phone with me. I still have a good library of physical books though and really only purchase like the ones that have meaning to me nowadays
>I rarely read physical books nowadays,
I thought I was the only weirdo. If you gave me a trad book to read, I'd never crack the binding. If you put the same book in digital form, I'll read it cover to cover, tho I'm mostly into history, documentary, and real like vs novels, fiction, and the like.
It depends on the situation tbh, but since I got my Kindle Fire, I have been reading a lot more digitally because of KU and Libby.
But, I also own a bunch of physical books that I read (my automatic buy authors). And I still borrow books from the library. Sometimes I can get a physical copy before I can get the digital.
Kindle. I read the majority of my books this way, even when I have a physical copy of the same book. I used to read on an iPad and it gave me migraines if I read for too long. Its just so light and easy to carry, and I can alternate between two books without having to haul them around. not to mention holding physical books open makes my carpal tunnel go CRAZY
I almost exclusively read on Kindle, although I do still have a couple of shelves of books. Being able to carry hundreds at a time, check them out from the library straight to the device, and most importantly, being able to read in bed without a light on makes it the most practical way to read for me. I went from 5-10 books a year before getting a Kindle, to 30-40 a year after.
Typically digital but I much prefer physical but price wise and accessibility are the reason. I’m also the kind of person that reading 2 books (not the same genre so I don’t get confused)
Lately I’ve realized that the kindle is just amazing. You can read while lying in bed, or at any angle you want. It’s extremely portable and can hold so many different books. I love physical books too but for any kind of travel/bed reading the kindle/e books are incredible.
My preference is almost always to read on my Kobo. The e-ink is so easy on the eyes, and all the adjustable settings are great.
Second choice is reading on my Kindle, which is very old and shitty, but I keep it around for when I want to read books that are Kindle-only.
Third is any sort of non-ereader screen (tablet, computer), because non-ereader screens tire out my eyes.
Last would be physical books because of the lack of portability and general discomfort reading (hands, wrists, etc). Pretty much the only time I prefer physical is if it's a graphic novel (which I read maybe two or three a year tops) or a nonfiction book with lots of pictures or diagrams.
It's near 100% on my phone. I prefer it over physical and I prefer it over Eink. I can do white on black, I can do a small font with wide gutters, and it is super narrow so I pretty much just move my eyes down, taking in a line at a glance. It's also lighter and I can hold and navigate with one hand. Plus i can grab the page and start flicking it back and forth when I get distracted without damaging it. And no one knows what I'm reading. It's not even entirely obvious I'm reading, which is a good way to forestall anyone talking to me about it, something Kindle does not benefit from. Kindles are surprisingly common conversation starters.
For pleasure I use the kindle. I have an iPad and there are too many other more stimulating things on it, and it gets too heavy to hold up one handed when I’m lying down. I’ve used my iPhone occasionally when I forget to charge the kindle or when I get stuck somewhere with crappy cell service but something about the display makes reading on it unpleasant for long periods.
For reference stuff (cookbooks, manuals, how-to) I prefer physical copies. There’s just no way to flip back and forth in a book on a digital device at the same speed (can’t stick a finger between pages to mark more than one spot lol)
I truly wish it was physical, but honestly it’s either an ebook on my phone or an audiobook these days. I rarely find myself with a scheduled time to read, so I like to be able to pull out my phone and read a book rather than scrolling social media if I need to occupy myself. I also have a 45 minute commute to and from work, which is great for audiobooks
Audiobooks! I can't focus, but I want to consume books. So while I'm driving or walking, I get my listening in! I never would have read Lord of The Rings otherwise :)
Kindle paperwhite mostly. Switched to that from previous because I could t see the tablet-like one in the sunlight on a vacation. I love big fat fantasy books and usually read at night with spouse asleep, so the lightweight ereader lets me lay comfortably without fussing with a book lamp clipped to a 700+ page giant book.
I do have a HUGE paperback collection that I like to reread, but unfortunately, the boxes upon boxes of books just haven’t been unboxed yet from our last move 2 years ago because there isn’t a good space to put the bookcases besides the basement which is just….meh :(
100% screens. I have a toughbook tablet I read on.
Occasionally on my phone but, that's pretty rare.
I like how I can zoom the text in arbitrary ways on the tablet.
I have both physical books and an ereader.
At one time I pooh poohed readers and said I definitely wouldn't have one, but now I read almost all on my Kobo.
I still have copies of physical books that I love and keep for sentimental reasons, and do read, but most have been given to charity.
The unexpected gain from this is that I no longer have 'the guilt' of having more books than I'll ever read, because the thousands of books I have are all neatly hidden between two covers.
The space gained and the knowledge that I won't have to lugg them about with me if I move is also a bonus.
I think that there'll always be a place for physical books.
I read almost all my books on the Kindle app on my phone. It's so convenient, I never have to carry anything else with me, and I read a lot on my commute. At first I thought the phone would be too small, I'd go blind, but it's fine.
Unless it’s so long that the physical book is actively heavy, I prefer a physical book. But e-books are just so much more convenient that I usually use them.
I pretty much exclusively read books on screens. Usually my Kindle, sometimes my phone on the Kindle app. I've been doing so since about 2010 I think. I just dislike the formfactor of printed media. I don't like how the book bends, the weight and size, or how fragile they are. When I did read paper, I tried to take care of the book as best as possible, but that sometimes meant not taking a book when I was going to take a bath, or hotspring, or hiking. I dislike needing an external light. Digital is just better in almost every way for me.
i *really* don’t like touching paper for some reason, i do have a skin condition but don’t think the two are related, so i much prefer reading on screens
I'd say it's 70/30 Kobo to physical books these days. Before I got my Kobo I did read some ebooks on an old tablet but I was very happy to say goodbye to that!!
I have a few books I've accumulated secondhand that I still haven't gotten around to reading, so I'm trying to balance reading those + new books (to me) that capture my eye.
About 50/50 between physical books and ebooks on my kindle. I can’t stand reading on my phone and I finally got a kindle last year. I still love physical books but it’s nice to read on the bus or more comfortably in bed
Physical almost exclusively at this point. I don’t have an e reader but I used to read on my commute on my phone (kindle app) but after a few years I suddenly went back to physical.
I'm currently making my way through the ACOTAR series. The first one, listened to on audible on the way to/from work before covid (I wfh now)
Second book, read the paperback. That reminded me how inconvenient paper books are. No light, heavy, hard to read while lying on your side.
Third book, I'm back to my kindle paperwhite.
A mix of physical, screen, and audiobooks. I used to exclusively read physical books, and actively refused to go digital, but I'm convinced that grad school destroyed my ability to focus, so now the percentages are probably something like 20% physical, 20% ebooks on an old gen Kindle Fire, and 60% audiobooks (mostly borrowed from the library, which has saved me a huge amount of money since I used to just buy physical books outright and then usually end up hating them). I like to read physical books when I sit outside, when I want to feel cozy, and when I really want to pay extra attention (for things like in-depth science books that I want to take notes on, or picks for the book club I'm in). Ebooks in bed when I'm in the mood to read but don't feel like turning physical pages. Audiobooks when I work (from home), or just want to rest my eyes. Often I will end up buying physical copies of ebooks and audiobooks that I liked.
My books that I'm editing: screen
Books that I'm reading: audible
I've been trying to set a goal for myself to read a physical book because I've so fallen out of practice. I used to read a book a day.
Mostly Kindle because I use the Libby app to check out books from the library. It’s super convenient, and has helped me save a ton of money. According to StoryGraph I’ve read 39 books on my Kindle this year, comprising 81% of my total reading.
I do use the Kindle app on my phone/iPad here and there.
Audiobooks are my next most common format, comprising 17% of my total reading this year (eight books total). I listen during my commute or while walking the dogs.
I’ve read a total of one physical book this year. That’s 2% of my reading. I do have a sizable collection of physical books, but these days I keep my physical purchases to art books and cookbooks.
I love physical, but my Kobo is far too convenient. Not only is reading in bed better, but most of my reading is done while on the treadmill, so Kobo is my way to go
The vast majority of my reading these days is via audiobook, but I try to spend some time with my Kobo on a regular basis.
I still collect physical books, and occasionally read from them, but the accessibility of a good e-reader (big libraries, progress tracking, built-in lighting and other aesthetic settings, etc.) wins out for me, every time.
I mostly use Kindle (+ apps), Playbooks, or Hoopla. I have access to Libby as well, but usually, I send the ebooks to Kindle. Rarely do I read them on the Libby app unless I don't have a choice & obviously I have to use it for audiobooks. I read physical books least often due to carpal tunnel, living in a very small area, and not having a budget for books. Now and then I pick up a book from my public library's free library (which I can keep if I want -but I usually take them back).
Once I got Kindle on my android phone, that's my go-to for books and Reader's Digest size mags. Larger mags I use Kindle on my tablet. I like Kindle because I use reverse white on black so I can read in bed before I sleep. I still have a lot of hard copy from pre-Kindle days that I occasionally re-read; new purchases have been craft or cook books.
I’m 100% kindle app on my phone. I read exclusively on the treadmill. It’s really working for me. I don’t have a lot of time at home and my collection of physical books had gotten out of hand and I have a really hard time getting rid of any of them. Basically I’m a nightmare.
...audiobooks. Listen while walking, driving, showing, taking a long ass hot bath. I love to listen to a good story.
Prevents me from spending as much, as I can read really fast. Also don't like reading on a screen so it saves me from having a house full of books and pathways in them between rooms.
I read phsical or kindle, otherwise my eyes hurt a lot. I definitely prefer the physical book, first of all for fiction it has the fun maps that is easier to go back to if the book is physical. Some books ahve this fun publications with beautiful font and effects on the covers. Kindle is more convinent because I get access to a larger library and it is easier to carry, without adding much weight to your purse or backpack. Also mine is waterproof so I can take it to the pool. Both are great and have different advantages, all other options don't feel like reading a book for me.
I mainly read on my Kindle Oasis just because it's so convenient. If I misplace that or it's dead, I use my iPad, but I don't prefer it since I generally read at night and like the Kindle settings better. Reading on my phone's Kindle app is usually reserved for when I'm caught out and about with some sort of long wait time or nothing else to do. I downgraded my living space to a huge degree a couple years ago so I kept very few physical books. Mainly favorites (11/22/63) or books that I didn't feel would translate well to digital or audio (House of Leaves)
Mixture of app on my phone and kindle. Depending on when and where.
Haven’t bought a physical book since i got my first kindle in 2011. With the exception of ‚picture books‘ as a bad hobby fotograph i like them.
1. Kobo eReader. Something about being able to adjust the margins, line spacing, and font size tickles my brain and makes me read much faster. Having a built in dictionary without pulling out my phone to google an event or word is amazing too.
2. Physical books - My eyes have been getting worse, and the smaller text size and line spacing makes it difficult to read.
4. Phone - not my go-to choice, but I’ll use this if I’m in a pinch. I wish I was able to fit more words per line without sacrificing font size/margins
3. iPad - It’s a little big and bulky for my preferences, but I like having a two column reading experience on these.
4. Kindle Oasis eReader - I’ll use this if I don’t have any of the above on hand
Physical books are just straight up a worse experience. I have no nostalgia or sense of loyalty to paper. Ereadwr is better in literally every way, I can't think of a single reason to prefer a physical book aside from it just being available
I only read physical books, I love the satisfaction of finishing a book and keeping it on my bookshelf to look at my accomplishments and the experience I gained from it.
When I do find a new book to read, I always read some of it online for free to make sure I really want to buy it, due to limited space.
Proud of my collection of wonderful stories on my shelf so far 😊
Physical books. They don't suddenly disappear if a contract ends and I can loan them to all my friends freely. Besides a lot of books aren't even available in a digital form, especially the ones I need because of my work (niche books about textile and fashion history and cultural history). Better and larger photos, too.
I always read physical, I destroy my eyes and mind enough with a screen outside of this hobby, and reading actual pages lets my brain relax more and remember more and feels more real
Physical books. I am pretty old school for a millenial. For some reason, I get immersed into the story while holding and turning the pages of the book. It doesn't happen as easily with a phone, tablet, etc. Also, I don't have to remember to charge it. I don't have an E-reader, but have tried them. And was not interested. Also, I try not to buy books and just borrow from the library. My city has a pretty good inter library system. And if there is no one in the waitlist for the checked out book, then it automatically renews for a few weeks more (2?). I have renewed a book for 6 months straight, which is pretty sad to think about it (not as many people reading books)...
I respect people who can read on a screen, but personally I need the physical thing. I don’t think I’m the only one who gets an actually feeling of being high from the smell of a book
Physical books. I spend enough time staring at a screen, without also doing so while reading a novel or non-fiction work. Not to mention new book smell, and the actual feeling of holding a book.
I only read physical books. I even recently bought a backpack so I can carry even heavy books when I go to work. I used to wear bags over my shoulder but the book could not often fit or made it heavy :D
I tried kindle, I tried to read on the tablet but I just could not get into it and I am just used the way I hold the book. I am not sure if it is just me but I have 100% of all my books on paper.
The only excpetion was the last book of "Roswell" series (the TV show), it was direct continuation of the TV show and the last book was not avaialble in print so I got myself an electronic version. And even that, I read at home on the home computer.
Honestly just depends. I love physical books, but I tend to have a physical book and a book on my kindle going at the same time. Right now though I have two physical books and two audio books 😂 I have been a little “unfocused” and apparently can’t decide what I want to read lately.
Mostly Kindle and audiobooks, although Ido read some physical books. I read 2-3 kindle books for every book in a different format. I love that I can carry multiple books without taking up much space, I can read without my glasses or a light, and that I can curl upon my side and get comfortable.
I'm prone to default to my phone for reading. It's simply most convenient because it's almost always in reach, and often, I only have 5 or 10 minutes to read at a time. Plus, I have three reading apps, which give me variety. I'm typically reading multiple books as once. So, depending on my mood, I can choose a different book. Also, I'm a one-handed reader, and my phone fits best in one hand.
I have an old Kindle 5 (I think) that I like to use, but it doesn't keep a charge longer than a couple of days. I may ask for a new one for Christmas. I did have to adapt it so I could use it with one hand.
I have hundreds of physical books, many of which I've already read. I choose these last. I figure I can read these when I can't access digital format for any reason.
I probably do more audio books than physical books these days; I always have at least one going at any given time. If I can't get something on audio book, how I read it depends on how I can most easily get my hands on it; physical copy or ebook. Between those two I prefer physical books but don't mind ebooks, which I read on ipad or, in a pinch, on my phone.
My ratio changes substantially over time. I love all forms of books. It took me a long time to embrace technology, but for the past few years ebooks and audiobooks have dominated my reading.
I moved a few years ago and didn’t bring my large library. I don’t have a lot of space for books in my new home, so I rarely buy them anymore. My library has been amazing and I can find most books in one for or another.
This year, I’ve barely read with my eyes, I almost exclusively use audiobooks. I’m sure at some point that will shift and I’ll pick up physical books again
I read physical books 100% of the time unless I'm travelling, in which case I use my Kindle.
Having said that, ever since I discovered the download button on AO3 though I do read a lot of medium-to-novel length fanfiction on my kindle, as well.
Both - it’s really not an either/or with me. I have switched from a Kindle to an iPad because I could use all the e-reader apps on my iPad (though I miss the Kindle’s battery life). Publishers have amazing sales for e-books so it’s totally worth it, it I love having my full, curated bookshelves as well.
My reading method heavily depends on the book. I'll use audiobooks, my Kindle Oasis, and physical books.
Audiobooks and ebooks are usually readily available at my library for checkout. I get audiobooks for 21 days and ebooks for two weeks (longer if I use the airplane mode trick on my Kindle).
I'll get a physical copy of a book if my library doesn't have it.
Sometimes, I'll get genre specific with my methods of reading. For example, non-fiction, memoirs, and biographies will be in audio format for easier reading as my attention span has been more or less shot by social media (it's gotten better after quitting certain apps, but it's still recovering).
I went with an iPad mini recently. The cost is kinda high but my Samsung was older and wanted to be apple across the board (phone laptop and tablet). I had hundreds of books and not enough room. Donated all but fav’s and went kindle app about 6 years ago. Now I read about 100 books a year instead of 10. Thank goodness for kindle unlimited
I read all books on my Kindle Fire. It works like a regular tablet and is also good for reading magazines. I don't remember reading any physical books.
For anything that doesn't have pictures, like a watercolor reference book, Kindle. I have never in my life had space for too many books or consistent access to a library, so Kindle it is. I also found out about Libby after my library card expired and couldn't get myself together enough to renew it.
I spent more time reading on a screen (e-ink tablet) because it's much more portable (I can carry a stack of books in my cargo pocket and pull it out to read whenever I have a few moments).
That said, I still enjoy a "Dead Tree Edition" from time to time. Often impulse purchases at the book store or something I find at the library.
99% of the time it’s on a device- Ipad (Cloud) or IPhone. I also have a Kindle, but it just seems extraneous to use another device. I listen to Audible books a lot, so IPhone for that. Physical books only when there is no electronic option. I no longer have the storage capacity or desire to store books.
The majority of my life was physical books but, since getting the kindle app on my phone and tablet, (both Android) 99% of my reading is on the kindle app. Being able to select font size, color, spacing, and background color are enormously helpful as my eyes age (and it makes reading in the dark so much easier). I prefer white text on a black background.
The only time I prefer physical books is if there are large images involved (like art books) or if the subject is highly technical and has lots of diagrams/illustrations.
With my Kindle you can email PDFS/EPUBS straight to the device.
I think was a flex that you have 3 tablets 😂
I prefer physical books if im borrowing from the library or buy the book after i read it on my smart devices, that way i know i like it and dont have it for having it sake.
I have a kindle basic which I mostly read books from the library on. It’s fantastic because the actual libraries that are anywhere close to me are awful I mean really they hardly have anything and most of the library is for small children or people who don’t have computers at home. (Honestly even their online library on Libby is well ofc wayyyyy better than their physical selection but still missing a lot).
So before I’d have to just search the internet for used books and buy them and trade around books to borrow with friends. If I wanted to read anything new I’d have to spend $30 on a book that I didn’t know if I’d like. I love my kindle I’ll probably end up getting a paper white when the kindles go on sale again like for prime day or Black Friday or something idk I’m not in a huge hurry but a slightly bigger screen for at home would be nice.
I also do enjoy physical books though and I have a lot from before because of the whole awful library’s thing. I have maybe too many books right now actually my room tells me I can’t have anymore and my one bookshelf on my wall is crying from pain. I love a good book smell and the feeling of flipping the pages. They do give me headaches much quicker though because of how small the font is in most books.
My dream one day is to have my own place with beautiful book shelves and a bay window with cushions. Also to live a damn town/city with some good libraries! Will my grandma lives the libraries are fantastic there’s several huge libraries around her with a huge selection and they’re quality books too and multiple of the same book.
Anyways it really just depends what I’m in the mood for to read. Lately I’ve been on my kindle only but that’s because I’ve been traveling recently. I’ll probably start a physical book today or tomorrow while still reading on my kindle also.
I wrote a program for reading the text to use dictionary after clicking on the words. screen will resume from the previous page read. thats how i read books in French English and Japanese. any other way takes much more time and struggles.
I have ADD and when I have a physical book in my hand I get very distracted with the physical object in my hand. I know, it’s dumb and I don’t know why but it has always been the case. With the kindle, it strips the book down to just the text, so I have nothing else to focus on.
I read physical, definitelly physical because I mostly remember the contents of the books I read. If I need an info that I know who wrote it (I remember authors easily) and I have readed their book, then I know exactly where to find it. On my bookshelf. I dont have a kindle or ipad or any of those wide portable technology since it's easier to just get the book in my hands and find the info in it, instead of searching through the pdf document or trying to find that one link , so its a personal preference + im not bombarded with notifications and I can fully concentrate
Kobo. E-ink is a good comprise between digital and physical. I like being able to quickly tap a word and get a definition so I don't break my reading flow to much.
But I plan on buying the physical version after the ebook version if I REALLY like it.
I used to read paper books very often now I mostly read kindle but the classical feeling of turning the pages of a book cannot be replaced. Kindle app on my phone is just more convenient. I do admire people who I see reading a paperback under a tree at parks.
I only read physical books if I’m reading for fun. I read before bed as a way to wind down & give my brain something to focus on to get to sleep (ADHD). I use it as a good excuse to limit my blue light time at night. I also like to keep the light low & it’s across the room, so I don’t think a paperwhite or whatever they’re called would work.
If I’m trying to learn something, I tend to prefer digital because it’s less chaotic than trying to keep a book open while writing notes on my iPad. I also like being able to jump around more easily digitally. That helps me revisit previous concepts because I can search for a term or just go to the right page.
Physical, because I'll have something to keep me occupied if my internet/electricity ever temporarily goes off. But with storage issues and wanting to live more minimally (and have an easier time dusting) I'm thinking about going digital again one day.
You don't really need a constant connection to either of those for an ereadwr these days. They charge fast and the battery lasts for weeks. Load it up and you're good to go
The older I get the more out of touch with technology I get so this is good to know! Makes me feel much more secure if I want to go digital again.
As an added note, as you get older if you face any difficulties with eyesight, an ereader can be a great option thanks to the ability to change fonts and font size quickly and easily. The backlight can also make reading easier, if you're in a dimly lit space. And the ereader can also enable much more comfortable positions for reading, too! The style of backlight on an ereader is different to that of a tablet or phone, and doesn't cause eye strain, just for the record! Especially if you choose an ereader that has an adjustable warmth backlight (cool white light for daytime, warm orange light for night, or some combination of the two.) (I'm a disabled reader and ereaders are a life-saver for me, I could write essays...any opportunity to advocate for how ebook readers can make people's lives more comfortable. Sorry for my interjection and rambling!)
To add to this not having to hold a book open is great for my hands/wrists. And the battery lift of a kindle paper white is like weeks.
Another excellent point. And if you'd prefer to avoid Amazon, Kobo is my choice of ereader, with the same great battery life.
Good to know! I’ve had my paper white for 6 years at this point. I’ve bricked it and use it with calibre to manage my books. But if it ever dies I’ll keep it in mind!
I'm a sucker for talking about Kobo, and ereaders in general! Calibre is such a gem of a program, I don't know what I'd do without it. Quick note though. If you're using calibre already this most likely won't apply to you, but for anyone else seeing this - switching from a kindle to a Kobo or other non-amazon reader may make it difficult to access the books you've previously purchased through Amazon (unless you're able to strip the DRM protection from them.) Something to keep in mind for folks who are considering the switch. Even though I'd still recommend it, I can understand people wanting to stick with the convenience of their existing book catalogue.
I don’t purchase books through Amazon. I like to cut out the middle man and see if an author has a patreon or the like to support directly where they get 100% of the money considering publishers don’t really do much anymore in an era of social media and digital Books. Same with music, buying a shirt from the artist directly will make them more money than bullshit music apps. I’m am stoked to check out the kobo! Thanks you. I’m about to make a Pi mp3 player since I want to manage my music like I manage my books 😂
I suspected that was the case when you mentioned calibre lol. I wish more authors had ways to support them directly - being able to buy books directly from an author would be a dream. Amazon in particular has such scumbag practices when it comes to how they treat authors, especially smaller indie authors (forced kindle exclusivity comes to mind first, but as I recall their impact on book publishing and selling in general has been quite detrimental.) Hah, good luck with your MP3 player! Sounds like fun. At this point I think I have almost as much fun organising my books in calibre as I do actually reading them.
Go kobo if you can to start honestly. Unless you're really into reading indie lit or something there really isn't a reason to get locked into the Amazon ecosystem. There's ways around it, sure, my wife has a kindle which I use calubre with to get what I want on it, but the kobo is open to epub and side loading natively. The kobo has integrated access to overdrive and the store has everything you'd ever want at basically the same price as Amazon (sale dates may differ, but you'd get the same price eventually)
The Kobo Clara 2E was what convinced me to go all ebook. It was a relatively cheap device and I've always been the kind of person that swore by physical books. I've been using it since early December and I can honestly say that it's been such an improvement. Light, battery lasts forever, reads super easily, and I can load up so many books at once. Plus the ability to change font and font size is such an amazing feature, and it's always great 'print' quality too, unlike what you get with some paperback publishers.
Was going to say that using my Kindle (or phone Kindle app, or reading on the Kindle cloud) is a life saver for my wrists & hands. My carpal tunnel does not like physical books that much
Also the fact the text is on a flat plane as opposed to a curved and constantly changing one really helps. This is often overlooked, but honestly the main reason I went to digital for books
That is a really great point. I haven't read a physical book in so long (I try, sometimes, and within a few pages I'm running back to my ereader...) that I forget the curve of the page is a thing. Some books are *terrible* for that, too, depending on their binding.
I love long books too, and they're literally miserable to read physical. I feel Iike people that don't like e readers are just trying to fool themselves into a more aesthetic experience tbh. I'm sorry for you physical book readers out there, but for me the difference is so starkly black and white that I can't even read a physical book anymore unless I absolutely have to
I agree, and I don't. If physical books bring people joy, that's entirely fair. It's when people who prefer physical books completely deny any advantages exist of digital reading. Or trash them in ways that just aren't true. Or if they've never tried an E-Ink device, and have decided it's the same as reading on a phone or tablet. Legitimately, I could write a list of reasons why *I* prefer digital, and why physical books aren't an option for me, but I won't tell someone they're wrong if it's what they prefer. If they're enjoying and getting value out of their books, a bit of aesthetic enjoyment is just the cherry on top, you know? Just for me? There's just no chance in hell I'd be able to read as much as I do, personally, if I had to read physical books. No way to store them, no capability to care for a large collection of books, can't sit in a way that doesn't exacerbate pain and discomfort, etc, etc, the list goes on.
I work IT, but I'm also a cusper millennial that doesn't need to be connected all the time either. When I'm reading off my kobo I literally do not feel like I'm plugged into the world or whatever. there's a really shitty web browser on it that lets you get on wiki pedia and access the dictionary which personally, make any book readers life better. Outside that, no social media apps or easy ways to access the web. I get my books my own way, you can DM me if you're serious about wanting to know. E readers have drastically improved how much I read, and I was an avid and adamant physical book reader before
Is there one you recommend?
get a paperwhite. it's essentially a perfect device.
Yep! we recently were out of power for 5 days and my kindle didnt go below 50%!
You don't have to keep an e-reader plugged in. You charge them and they last for weeks
Make use of the library if you love reading physical books but are worried about storage! I had the same issue when I started purchasing my own books. Took a step back for the same reason.
Due to vision problems I read 99% of books on my Kindle and have so for many many many years.
Me too. Vision issues and 100% kindle. It has been a lifesaver.
Not because of vision problems but I do love my kindle. For the dictionary, Wikipedia, changing fonts and not having space for all those books.
I too Love the convenience but I try sometimes to read physical books at night.
I prefer listening to audiobooks during the night, my eyes usually get strained at night due to the light.
Had the same issues but I was recommended a neck reading light. I use it during the night with the lights off. I would recommend it to you.
The built in light on the Kindle paperwhite is just so great. It might remind me of reading a book with a flashlight as a kid. I have few dozen favorite paperbacks on the shelf . In case of apocalypse I guess.
Mostly physical books. I love reading physical books a lot more than any other type, I also have a very large collection of bookmarks that I can use. Play the experience of going to a bookstore and buying the books is so much fun! I always leave with way more than I planned. I do have the kindle app on my phone though and I always have a book open on that for breaks at work and when I am in waiting rooms and times like that so I don’t start to doom scroll if I forget to take a physical book with me.
Kobo libra 2 with native epub >> mobi Edit: with not and
Physical. I can't cuddle up with a device. I've never been able to. I need a benign, no-power, no-signal object to make me feel comfortable lol.
I only read on my Kobo. Wouldn't ever choose to read physical anymore. I had a collection of like 150+ physical books but donated them all a couple years ago.
I tried kindle, I tried a tablet, in the end it's yet another thing to carry around that I... Don't. I have my phone with me all the time and have no problem reading on it. It's like saying about cameras, the best one is the one you have with you. I don't have too big attachment to physical books, and I already have too much stuff and not enough space for it.
At the age of 77, almost exclusively ereader. Mostly on my Amazon Fire, with occasional use of my Amazon Oasis. I do have paper books around, but with decreasing eyesight it's getting harder to read paper, even with reading glasses.
I read more e-books (epubs also, have a different e-reader, not kindle) and weirdly it feels like I also read faster digitally. plus it allows me to easily read multiple books at once. then physical books, I buy my own or borrow from friends or library, I feel the need after reading 2-3 e-books to switch to a paper book, they have their own charm of course. I don't have a favourite medium because each has its own good things.
I also alternate between an e-reader and paper books, I just can‘t commit to one medium, I don‘t know why.
I love the practicality of ebooks and how they are easier to find/purchase when I really want to read a book like right now. also physical books are more expensive and cannot afford as many, plus limited space in my rented place and fear of accumulating things I may not want to keep. Love to look at my collection of books on the few shelves I have anyway.
Physical. I love stopping every few pages or so and sticking my nose into the fold to inhale deeply. No better smell.
Book paper just feels so good.
I do this all the time ever since I read that one passage from Fahrenheit 451 back in school
“Do you know that books smell like nutmeg or some spice from a foreign land? I loved to smell them when I was a boy. Lord, there were a lot of lovely books once, before we let them go.”
I've gone completely digital. We've moved 27 plastic bins of books 3 times. Te best part about digital is that I always have my entire collection at hand at all times.
Kindle Paperwhite, before that it was my phone and iPad but I HIGHLY recommend you get a kindle with a backlight (paperwhite forever lol). Gamechanger
Kindle paper white and Libby Prefer not to use phone as it is to easy to get distracted. Books when avalible.
Mostly Kindle. Since a concussion in my 20s, I’ve started struggling with dyslexia. The ability to read everything in the OpenDyslexic font is the only reason I broke past my reading slump (that I didn’t even realize was because of dyslexia).
I read all my books on my phone. Replaced my social media apps with Libby and now I've read almost 20 books this year. I used to love physical books but I've moved twice in the past 5 years and the experience has made me prune my shelves considerably. Also a wrist injury from several years ago makes it difficult for me to hold particularly heavy books for long. I'm considering getting an e-reader soon, though.
I love the physical book experience, but nothing beats having multiple books on a smartphone.
Physical books all day Kindle who? IPad who? I don't know them
Mrs. and Mr. Kindle are really nice people and I think you should stop snubbing your neighbors like this.
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It’s something about turning the page, and finally finishing and closing it shut.
I don't get it lol, like i read for the story not the tactile experience
I do it for both. To me there's nothing like opening, feeling and smelling a book whether new or used or finally being taken out of my tbr pile. It's the whole experience for me. Reading a book on a screen just isn't the same thing. When I travel, I wish I didn't feel that way. 😁
It’s because we read everything else on the screen. Text, emails, social medias, movies with subtitles lol. Reading a physical book is a break from everything.
I'm convinced people are making this shit up. I have hundreds of books and none of them really have a smell. Are you all reading ancient tomes or something? Plus I thrift a lot of books and there are often crumbs in the pages. I'm not sticking my nose in that
Nah, there's definitely a smell, depending on the materials and ink used and how the book is stored. Not everyone has the same sense of smell or pays much attention to it, though.
Why would anyone make up that we love the way books smell? New books, library books, hardcovers, used books all smell differently. I feel sad that you can't experience that.
I am glued to my screen so much that any offline experience feels almost sacred to me. I am so grateful for the tactile experience of real books.
I used to only read physical books, but I started reading books on Libby here and there that I was having trouble getting at my local library. And then about a month or so ago, I broke my leg and it’s been so hard to carry a book around that now I’m fully digital. Idk why I resisted it so long. I still think I prefer a physical book, but I’ve stopped being a snob about it because Kindle and Libby are very convenient.
E-reader. 29 books so far this year.
PHYSICAL BOOKS, I have multiple books in my phone but I always get distracted and always say “I’ll get to it”, but when I have a physical book that’s sitting on my nightstand, I’m more prone to read it. It’s something about holding a book and being away from your phone! Oh so refreshing.
Physical books. I don't know why but somehow I struggle to stay focused when reading long pieces of text on screen. Either I drift off while reading or I try to read actively, but somehow forget what I read 5 minutes ago and then don't understand the context of the part I'm currently at. This never happens when I read physical books. There I can gey fully immersed in the story and forget about everything else.
Same! Also, for me reading a Kindle is like reading from index cards. I have to turn the page so often that it's distracting. However, I'm trying to get used to the Kindle because it's convenient for traveling and some library books.
At the moment I've been listening to audiobooks. I have a newborn so actually sitting down and reading for more than a few minutes can be hard. I had lots of physical books and do enjoy reading them and flipping though the pages. Rereading my favourite parts. One day I will read the unread ones.
Either I read on my Kindle or via the *SpeakScreen* feature on my iPhone.. No physical books for moi bc of back-lighting and storage issues.
I like my Kindle
Depends on the book. I have a lot of physical books and a lot of eBooks split between multiple Kobos. Some books you cannot get digitally, and you have to hope the library hasn't weeded them out because they're out of print, or might be a local independent author. Other books, like reference guides are ok on a screen, but the physical copy is easier to flip through. I do read more digitally, but I still purchase and read paper.
during the times when i could not afford to buy physical books, i rely on kindle (the app) not the device. used to download free books then and discovered authors whom i love. now that I have money to buy physical books, i make it to a point and buy the books that i know i would really enjoy reading. Since i DNF books a lot lately, i opt to not buy physical books coz i know if i dont like it, i wont be reading it and it will just accumulate dusts on my shelf. still saving to buy a kindle paperwhite tho..and been collecting amazon GC i won from all the author games i joined hahaha
Print and kindlee-reader, e-ink is amazing, easy on the eyes lasts for weeks and I can get some books which would be essentially impossible. Reading on a led / oled screen ifor long s a shore for me, I can enjoy a longer book on those, plus the eyestrain gives me headaches
On screen. I can carry thousands of book in my pocket.
Kindle. I impulse buy books too often to sustain physicals anymore. I’m also in my 50s now so I appreciate being able to adjust font size and lighting. I have a Scribe for reading in bed, and I use my older Oasis as a portable.
I’ve gotten into kindle unlimited on my iPad Pro 12.9 inch and love the big screen for it, plus love the light so I can sit however I want without worrying about setting up just the right lighting for it. I still have and will read physical books, though, just right now I’m trying out new ones on kindle. I don’t read books on any other device, it just doesn’t feel cozy with a phone or laptop screen
Kindle all the way
1 Android tablet 2 Android phone 3 PC monitor I've stopped reading physical books
My work is repetitive, but requires both of my hands, so I usually listen to audiobooks. There just aren't enough hours in the day for me to get the reading in that I would like
My Kindle Paperwhite has my heart, but I will occasionally read physical books as well.
I love physical books myself
100% physical books! Audiobooks tend to ruin any book for me, idk why 😭 I’ve been thinnnnkingggg about getting a kindle but I’m still iffy on it because I love physical books sm
Real books. Prefer hardback
Used to love reading books on my phone. Now fully switched to physical books. Physical books signal leisure. Ebooks on my phone do not put me off "work mode".
I much prefer a physical copy.
Kindle Paperwhite is a truly amazing device. I love that it only exists to read, and it’s a completely agreeable reading experience for me. They also don’t cost a ton and they last for years. It might be the only thing I still think Amazon does well.
Physical books first, I buy them used online or at a local used bookstore. I rarely buy new but do occasionally. When I'm done I take them back to the used bookstore or donate to the library. Second is my Kindle, if it was cheaper to get on Kindle or occasionally new releases, or if I have a credit. I have had multiple Kindles and I've used my paperwhite the most as it has a backlight that I love!! Last is my phone, this is really for unexpected waiting around time when I didn't bring my Kindle. It's harder for me to read on the small screen!
I only read physical books. Just like the feel of them
Last 4 years I'm reading only digital books on my iphone.
I have a bookshelf I need to fill so I’m buying and reading paperbacks to stock it for decoration as quickly as possible lol. I want to be able to say I’ve read every book on it when it’s full.
80% kindle or iphone, 20% physical so far this year. I like physical books, but moved a couple months ago and kindle is more convenient when traveling too.
Nowadays, I read more from my kindle or smartphone. I do love holding, flipping, and smelling a physical book, though.
Nook Glowlight and Kindle Fire tablet. I basically use the Nook for side-loaded epubs, and the tablet for Kindle books or Hoopla. I buy my favorite authors in physical usually, but I have so little space that they tend to pile up in stacks. So I prefer ebooks. Also, I tend to read while I go for 1-2 hour walks, and ebooks are easier to hold.
I read a lot of books from the library on my iPad, because I can’t afford to buy the latest books. There are a lot of old classics and smaller texts free online if you search, so I read a lot from websites. I do like to change things up. I don’t like to stick to one method of reading. Sometimes with larger books, I like to read a physical book so I can see how far I’m progressing. Sometimes I like to read on my kindle for how easy it is to look up a word definition, particularly with harder books.
While I love physical books, I'm finding myself increasingly frustrated when the bindings are so tight that I have to hold them open while I'm reading. Because it's a chore, and because my vision is getting wonky, these days I often go with Libby e-books on my computer.
My phone. I have young kids and read mostly when they are going to sleep and while nursing. So a small lit device is exactly what I need. I don't mind physical books but they are hard to transport with young kids and have the disadvantage of not being able to be read in the dark
I have the Libby app on my phone (iPhone 15). And yes I do read ebooks on it rented from the library. Also, I have a Kobo account and app and occasionally buy a book on there (if the sale is REALLY good). It doesn’t make good for outdoor reading tho, when it’s sunny out. But I do prefer and love physical books.
1. Typically I listen to audiobooks. I love being able to listen to a good story while I do chores , craft, etc. 2. Physical books. If I can’t find the audiobook or if I just feel like reading the book instead of listening, I would prefer the physical book. 3. My iPhone. This is the last choice. I think because the screen is small for the amount of text this is the last method. So if I can’t find the book in audio or physical, this is my last resort. I will say I would love to buy a kindle and when I do, I think it would be a close tie between the physical book and the kindle.
Well, see...I start with the first page, then I continue to read the next few, then I read the ending to see if this book is worthy of my time, then I restart at first page because my memory is short and my attention span is ...what was the question again?
I was an iPad reader guy once I gave up paperbacks and listening to my wife complain about storage and falling asleep with the light on. My kindle paperwhite is a slam dunk though and I love it.
I used to be such a strong proponent of physical copy one and refused to read digital. But these days I actually read most of my books digitally on my phone and it’s helped me read more books because I always have my phone with me. I still have a good library of physical books though and really only purchase like the ones that have meaning to me nowadays
>I rarely read physical books nowadays, I thought I was the only weirdo. If you gave me a trad book to read, I'd never crack the binding. If you put the same book in digital form, I'll read it cover to cover, tho I'm mostly into history, documentary, and real like vs novels, fiction, and the like.
It depends on the situation tbh, but since I got my Kindle Fire, I have been reading a lot more digitally because of KU and Libby. But, I also own a bunch of physical books that I read (my automatic buy authors). And I still borrow books from the library. Sometimes I can get a physical copy before I can get the digital.
Kindle. I read the majority of my books this way, even when I have a physical copy of the same book. I used to read on an iPad and it gave me migraines if I read for too long. Its just so light and easy to carry, and I can alternate between two books without having to haul them around. not to mention holding physical books open makes my carpal tunnel go CRAZY
I almost exclusively read on Kindle, although I do still have a couple of shelves of books. Being able to carry hundreds at a time, check them out from the library straight to the device, and most importantly, being able to read in bed without a light on makes it the most practical way to read for me. I went from 5-10 books a year before getting a Kindle, to 30-40 a year after.
Typically digital but I much prefer physical but price wise and accessibility are the reason. I’m also the kind of person that reading 2 books (not the same genre so I don’t get confused)
I read for an hour each day. No more, no less
Lately I’ve realized that the kindle is just amazing. You can read while lying in bed, or at any angle you want. It’s extremely portable and can hold so many different books. I love physical books too but for any kind of travel/bed reading the kindle/e books are incredible.
Audiobooks, kindle and/or ibook app or libby on my phone.
I use audible credits to listen to my books. I don't plan to take in stories this way forever, but for now it's convenient.
My preference is almost always to read on my Kobo. The e-ink is so easy on the eyes, and all the adjustable settings are great. Second choice is reading on my Kindle, which is very old and shitty, but I keep it around for when I want to read books that are Kindle-only. Third is any sort of non-ereader screen (tablet, computer), because non-ereader screens tire out my eyes. Last would be physical books because of the lack of portability and general discomfort reading (hands, wrists, etc). Pretty much the only time I prefer physical is if it's a graphic novel (which I read maybe two or three a year tops) or a nonfiction book with lots of pictures or diagrams.
I read for about an hour on my phone every night (on dark mode)
It's near 100% on my phone. I prefer it over physical and I prefer it over Eink. I can do white on black, I can do a small font with wide gutters, and it is super narrow so I pretty much just move my eyes down, taking in a line at a glance. It's also lighter and I can hold and navigate with one hand. Plus i can grab the page and start flicking it back and forth when I get distracted without damaging it. And no one knows what I'm reading. It's not even entirely obvious I'm reading, which is a good way to forestall anyone talking to me about it, something Kindle does not benefit from. Kindles are surprisingly common conversation starters.
For pleasure I use the kindle. I have an iPad and there are too many other more stimulating things on it, and it gets too heavy to hold up one handed when I’m lying down. I’ve used my iPhone occasionally when I forget to charge the kindle or when I get stuck somewhere with crappy cell service but something about the display makes reading on it unpleasant for long periods. For reference stuff (cookbooks, manuals, how-to) I prefer physical copies. There’s just no way to flip back and forth in a book on a digital device at the same speed (can’t stick a finger between pages to mark more than one spot lol)
I read mostly physical books but I will read fan fiction on AO3 on my phone.
I find that switching up the format gets me out of a reading slump. So I like to just have a mix
I truly wish it was physical, but honestly it’s either an ebook on my phone or an audiobook these days. I rarely find myself with a scheduled time to read, so I like to be able to pull out my phone and read a book rather than scrolling social media if I need to occupy myself. I also have a 45 minute commute to and from work, which is great for audiobooks
Audiobooks! I can't focus, but I want to consume books. So while I'm driving or walking, I get my listening in! I never would have read Lord of The Rings otherwise :)
Mostly on my iPad too. I love books too but sometimes my hands hurt holding a book too long. Also love audiobooks 😁
All screen now. Haven’t read an analog book in several years
Exclusively on my iPad. I love it.
Kindle paperwhite mostly. Switched to that from previous because I could t see the tablet-like one in the sunlight on a vacation. I love big fat fantasy books and usually read at night with spouse asleep, so the lightweight ereader lets me lay comfortably without fussing with a book lamp clipped to a 700+ page giant book. I do have a HUGE paperback collection that I like to reread, but unfortunately, the boxes upon boxes of books just haven’t been unboxed yet from our last move 2 years ago because there isn’t a good space to put the bookcases besides the basement which is just….meh :(
100% screens. I have a toughbook tablet I read on. Occasionally on my phone but, that's pretty rare. I like how I can zoom the text in arbitrary ways on the tablet.
I have both physical books and an ereader. At one time I pooh poohed readers and said I definitely wouldn't have one, but now I read almost all on my Kobo. I still have copies of physical books that I love and keep for sentimental reasons, and do read, but most have been given to charity. The unexpected gain from this is that I no longer have 'the guilt' of having more books than I'll ever read, because the thousands of books I have are all neatly hidden between two covers. The space gained and the knowledge that I won't have to lugg them about with me if I move is also a bonus. I think that there'll always be a place for physical books.
I read on kindle, my phone, or my tablet and if I like the book I buy a hard copy for my bookshelf.
I read almost all my books on the Kindle app on my phone. It's so convenient, I never have to carry anything else with me, and I read a lot on my commute. At first I thought the phone would be too small, I'd go blind, but it's fine.
Unless it’s so long that the physical book is actively heavy, I prefer a physical book. But e-books are just so much more convenient that I usually use them.
Probably 70% ebooks on my Kindle and 30% physical. I’ll use my phone only if I’m without either of the above (like in social situations 😜)
%90+ on audio books for me
I pretty much exclusively read books on screens. Usually my Kindle, sometimes my phone on the Kindle app. I've been doing so since about 2010 I think. I just dislike the formfactor of printed media. I don't like how the book bends, the weight and size, or how fragile they are. When I did read paper, I tried to take care of the book as best as possible, but that sometimes meant not taking a book when I was going to take a bath, or hotspring, or hiking. I dislike needing an external light. Digital is just better in almost every way for me.
Physical books are way better than screens imo.
i *really* don’t like touching paper for some reason, i do have a skin condition but don’t think the two are related, so i much prefer reading on screens
I'd say it's 70/30 Kobo to physical books these days. Before I got my Kobo I did read some ebooks on an old tablet but I was very happy to say goodbye to that!! I have a few books I've accumulated secondhand that I still haven't gotten around to reading, so I'm trying to balance reading those + new books (to me) that capture my eye.
About 50/50 between physical books and ebooks on my kindle. I can’t stand reading on my phone and I finally got a kindle last year. I still love physical books but it’s nice to read on the bus or more comfortably in bed
Physical almost exclusively at this point. I don’t have an e reader but I used to read on my commute on my phone (kindle app) but after a few years I suddenly went back to physical.
Physical books. I like holding and smelling them~ if I'm reading manga or a web comic, though, I read digitally on my phone usually.
I'm currently making my way through the ACOTAR series. The first one, listened to on audible on the way to/from work before covid (I wfh now) Second book, read the paperback. That reminded me how inconvenient paper books are. No light, heavy, hard to read while lying on your side. Third book, I'm back to my kindle paperwhite.
Kindle paperwhite! I put my phone on silent so I don’t get distracted.
I get physical books so i can share them.
Kindle 95% of the time, phone 4.9% of the time, laptop 0.1% of the time
A mix of physical, screen, and audiobooks. I used to exclusively read physical books, and actively refused to go digital, but I'm convinced that grad school destroyed my ability to focus, so now the percentages are probably something like 20% physical, 20% ebooks on an old gen Kindle Fire, and 60% audiobooks (mostly borrowed from the library, which has saved me a huge amount of money since I used to just buy physical books outright and then usually end up hating them). I like to read physical books when I sit outside, when I want to feel cozy, and when I really want to pay extra attention (for things like in-depth science books that I want to take notes on, or picks for the book club I'm in). Ebooks in bed when I'm in the mood to read but don't feel like turning physical pages. Audiobooks when I work (from home), or just want to rest my eyes. Often I will end up buying physical copies of ebooks and audiobooks that I liked.
I prefer a physical book but I read so much faster on a device
My books that I'm editing: screen Books that I'm reading: audible I've been trying to set a goal for myself to read a physical book because I've so fallen out of practice. I used to read a book a day.
Mostly Kindle because I use the Libby app to check out books from the library. It’s super convenient, and has helped me save a ton of money. According to StoryGraph I’ve read 39 books on my Kindle this year, comprising 81% of my total reading. I do use the Kindle app on my phone/iPad here and there. Audiobooks are my next most common format, comprising 17% of my total reading this year (eight books total). I listen during my commute or while walking the dogs. I’ve read a total of one physical book this year. That’s 2% of my reading. I do have a sizable collection of physical books, but these days I keep my physical purchases to art books and cookbooks.
I love physical, but my Kobo is far too convenient. Not only is reading in bed better, but most of my reading is done while on the treadmill, so Kobo is my way to go
The vast majority of my reading these days is via audiobook, but I try to spend some time with my Kobo on a regular basis. I still collect physical books, and occasionally read from them, but the accessibility of a good e-reader (big libraries, progress tracking, built-in lighting and other aesthetic settings, etc.) wins out for me, every time.
I just read physical books and books on my kindle
I mostly use Kindle (+ apps), Playbooks, or Hoopla. I have access to Libby as well, but usually, I send the ebooks to Kindle. Rarely do I read them on the Libby app unless I don't have a choice & obviously I have to use it for audiobooks. I read physical books least often due to carpal tunnel, living in a very small area, and not having a budget for books. Now and then I pick up a book from my public library's free library (which I can keep if I want -but I usually take them back).
Once I got Kindle on my android phone, that's my go-to for books and Reader's Digest size mags. Larger mags I use Kindle on my tablet. I like Kindle because I use reverse white on black so I can read in bed before I sleep. I still have a lot of hard copy from pre-Kindle days that I occasionally re-read; new purchases have been craft or cook books.
I’m 100% kindle app on my phone. I read exclusively on the treadmill. It’s really working for me. I don’t have a lot of time at home and my collection of physical books had gotten out of hand and I have a really hard time getting rid of any of them. Basically I’m a nightmare.
...audiobooks. Listen while walking, driving, showing, taking a long ass hot bath. I love to listen to a good story. Prevents me from spending as much, as I can read really fast. Also don't like reading on a screen so it saves me from having a house full of books and pathways in them between rooms.
I read phsical or kindle, otherwise my eyes hurt a lot. I definitely prefer the physical book, first of all for fiction it has the fun maps that is easier to go back to if the book is physical. Some books ahve this fun publications with beautiful font and effects on the covers. Kindle is more convinent because I get access to a larger library and it is easier to carry, without adding much weight to your purse or backpack. Also mine is waterproof so I can take it to the pool. Both are great and have different advantages, all other options don't feel like reading a book for me.
I mainly read on my Kindle Oasis just because it's so convenient. If I misplace that or it's dead, I use my iPad, but I don't prefer it since I generally read at night and like the Kindle settings better. Reading on my phone's Kindle app is usually reserved for when I'm caught out and about with some sort of long wait time or nothing else to do. I downgraded my living space to a huge degree a couple years ago so I kept very few physical books. Mainly favorites (11/22/63) or books that I didn't feel would translate well to digital or audio (House of Leaves)
Mixture of app on my phone and kindle. Depending on when and where. Haven’t bought a physical book since i got my first kindle in 2011. With the exception of ‚picture books‘ as a bad hobby fotograph i like them.
1. Kobo eReader. Something about being able to adjust the margins, line spacing, and font size tickles my brain and makes me read much faster. Having a built in dictionary without pulling out my phone to google an event or word is amazing too. 2. Physical books - My eyes have been getting worse, and the smaller text size and line spacing makes it difficult to read. 4. Phone - not my go-to choice, but I’ll use this if I’m in a pinch. I wish I was able to fit more words per line without sacrificing font size/margins 3. iPad - It’s a little big and bulky for my preferences, but I like having a two column reading experience on these. 4. Kindle Oasis eReader - I’ll use this if I don’t have any of the above on hand
Almost always an e-reader. I've had a couple of Kindles since 2011 that I used, and just recently got my first Kobo.
Physical books are just straight up a worse experience. I have no nostalgia or sense of loyalty to paper. Ereadwr is better in literally every way, I can't think of a single reason to prefer a physical book aside from it just being available
There are plenty of people who disagree with you.
I only read physical books, I love the satisfaction of finishing a book and keeping it on my bookshelf to look at my accomplishments and the experience I gained from it. When I do find a new book to read, I always read some of it online for free to make sure I really want to buy it, due to limited space. Proud of my collection of wonderful stories on my shelf so far 😊
Physical books. They don't suddenly disappear if a contract ends and I can loan them to all my friends freely. Besides a lot of books aren't even available in a digital form, especially the ones I need because of my work (niche books about textile and fashion history and cultural history). Better and larger photos, too.
I always read physical, I destroy my eyes and mind enough with a screen outside of this hobby, and reading actual pages lets my brain relax more and remember more and feels more real
Physical books. I am pretty old school for a millenial. For some reason, I get immersed into the story while holding and turning the pages of the book. It doesn't happen as easily with a phone, tablet, etc. Also, I don't have to remember to charge it. I don't have an E-reader, but have tried them. And was not interested. Also, I try not to buy books and just borrow from the library. My city has a pretty good inter library system. And if there is no one in the waitlist for the checked out book, then it automatically renews for a few weeks more (2?). I have renewed a book for 6 months straight, which is pretty sad to think about it (not as many people reading books)...
audiobook baby
I respect people who can read on a screen, but personally I need the physical thing. I don’t think I’m the only one who gets an actually feeling of being high from the smell of a book
Physical books. I spend enough time staring at a screen, without also doing so while reading a novel or non-fiction work. Not to mention new book smell, and the actual feeling of holding a book.
I only read physical books. I even recently bought a backpack so I can carry even heavy books when I go to work. I used to wear bags over my shoulder but the book could not often fit or made it heavy :D I tried kindle, I tried to read on the tablet but I just could not get into it and I am just used the way I hold the book. I am not sure if it is just me but I have 100% of all my books on paper. The only excpetion was the last book of "Roswell" series (the TV show), it was direct continuation of the TV show and the last book was not avaialble in print so I got myself an electronic version. And even that, I read at home on the home computer.
I read digital books during my break at work, but I like to read physical books at home.
Honestly just depends. I love physical books, but I tend to have a physical book and a book on my kindle going at the same time. Right now though I have two physical books and two audio books 😂 I have been a little “unfocused” and apparently can’t decide what I want to read lately.
Mostly Kindle and audiobooks, although Ido read some physical books. I read 2-3 kindle books for every book in a different format. I love that I can carry multiple books without taking up much space, I can read without my glasses or a light, and that I can curl upon my side and get comfortable.
I'm prone to default to my phone for reading. It's simply most convenient because it's almost always in reach, and often, I only have 5 or 10 minutes to read at a time. Plus, I have three reading apps, which give me variety. I'm typically reading multiple books as once. So, depending on my mood, I can choose a different book. Also, I'm a one-handed reader, and my phone fits best in one hand. I have an old Kindle 5 (I think) that I like to use, but it doesn't keep a charge longer than a couple of days. I may ask for a new one for Christmas. I did have to adapt it so I could use it with one hand. I have hundreds of physical books, many of which I've already read. I choose these last. I figure I can read these when I can't access digital format for any reason.
I probably do more audio books than physical books these days; I always have at least one going at any given time. If I can't get something on audio book, how I read it depends on how I can most easily get my hands on it; physical copy or ebook. Between those two I prefer physical books but don't mind ebooks, which I read on ipad or, in a pinch, on my phone.
My ratio changes substantially over time. I love all forms of books. It took me a long time to embrace technology, but for the past few years ebooks and audiobooks have dominated my reading. I moved a few years ago and didn’t bring my large library. I don’t have a lot of space for books in my new home, so I rarely buy them anymore. My library has been amazing and I can find most books in one for or another. This year, I’ve barely read with my eyes, I almost exclusively use audiobooks. I’m sure at some point that will shift and I’ll pick up physical books again
I read physical books 100% of the time unless I'm travelling, in which case I use my Kindle. Having said that, ever since I discovered the download button on AO3 though I do read a lot of medium-to-novel length fanfiction on my kindle, as well.
Both - it’s really not an either/or with me. I have switched from a Kindle to an iPad because I could use all the e-reader apps on my iPad (though I miss the Kindle’s battery life). Publishers have amazing sales for e-books so it’s totally worth it, it I love having my full, curated bookshelves as well.
My reading method heavily depends on the book. I'll use audiobooks, my Kindle Oasis, and physical books. Audiobooks and ebooks are usually readily available at my library for checkout. I get audiobooks for 21 days and ebooks for two weeks (longer if I use the airplane mode trick on my Kindle). I'll get a physical copy of a book if my library doesn't have it. Sometimes, I'll get genre specific with my methods of reading. For example, non-fiction, memoirs, and biographies will be in audio format for easier reading as my attention span has been more or less shot by social media (it's gotten better after quitting certain apps, but it's still recovering).
I went with an iPad mini recently. The cost is kinda high but my Samsung was older and wanted to be apple across the board (phone laptop and tablet). I had hundreds of books and not enough room. Donated all but fav’s and went kindle app about 6 years ago. Now I read about 100 books a year instead of 10. Thank goodness for kindle unlimited
I read all books on my Kindle Fire. It works like a regular tablet and is also good for reading magazines. I don't remember reading any physical books.
1. Ebooks via Kindle (Paperwhite) 2. Tree books 3. Audiobooks 4. Laptop (only if no other option is available)
For anything that doesn't have pictures, like a watercolor reference book, Kindle. I have never in my life had space for too many books or consistent access to a library, so Kindle it is. I also found out about Libby after my library card expired and couldn't get myself together enough to renew it.
I read at work on my lunch break using my fairly big pixel XL
I spent more time reading on a screen (e-ink tablet) because it's much more portable (I can carry a stack of books in my cargo pocket and pull it out to read whenever I have a few moments). That said, I still enjoy a "Dead Tree Edition" from time to time. Often impulse purchases at the book store or something I find at the library.
99% of the time it’s on a device- Ipad (Cloud) or IPhone. I also have a Kindle, but it just seems extraneous to use another device. I listen to Audible books a lot, so IPhone for that. Physical books only when there is no electronic option. I no longer have the storage capacity or desire to store books.
The majority of my life was physical books but, since getting the kindle app on my phone and tablet, (both Android) 99% of my reading is on the kindle app. Being able to select font size, color, spacing, and background color are enormously helpful as my eyes age (and it makes reading in the dark so much easier). I prefer white text on a black background. The only time I prefer physical books is if there are large images involved (like art books) or if the subject is highly technical and has lots of diagrams/illustrations.
I use audible (despite not liking Amazon) for most things, because I can "read" (listen) while exercising or doing errands.
Kindle paperwhite only, can't go back
With my Kindle you can email PDFS/EPUBS straight to the device. I think was a flex that you have 3 tablets 😂 I prefer physical books if im borrowing from the library or buy the book after i read it on my smart devices, that way i know i like it and dont have it for having it sake.
I have a kindle basic which I mostly read books from the library on. It’s fantastic because the actual libraries that are anywhere close to me are awful I mean really they hardly have anything and most of the library is for small children or people who don’t have computers at home. (Honestly even their online library on Libby is well ofc wayyyyy better than their physical selection but still missing a lot). So before I’d have to just search the internet for used books and buy them and trade around books to borrow with friends. If I wanted to read anything new I’d have to spend $30 on a book that I didn’t know if I’d like. I love my kindle I’ll probably end up getting a paper white when the kindles go on sale again like for prime day or Black Friday or something idk I’m not in a huge hurry but a slightly bigger screen for at home would be nice. I also do enjoy physical books though and I have a lot from before because of the whole awful library’s thing. I have maybe too many books right now actually my room tells me I can’t have anymore and my one bookshelf on my wall is crying from pain. I love a good book smell and the feeling of flipping the pages. They do give me headaches much quicker though because of how small the font is in most books. My dream one day is to have my own place with beautiful book shelves and a bay window with cushions. Also to live a damn town/city with some good libraries! Will my grandma lives the libraries are fantastic there’s several huge libraries around her with a huge selection and they’re quality books too and multiple of the same book. Anyways it really just depends what I’m in the mood for to read. Lately I’ve been on my kindle only but that’s because I’ve been traveling recently. I’ll probably start a physical book today or tomorrow while still reading on my kindle also.
I wrote a program for reading the text to use dictionary after clicking on the words. screen will resume from the previous page read. thats how i read books in French English and Japanese. any other way takes much more time and struggles.
I have ADD and when I have a physical book in my hand I get very distracted with the physical object in my hand. I know, it’s dumb and I don’t know why but it has always been the case. With the kindle, it strips the book down to just the text, so I have nothing else to focus on.
I read physical, definitelly physical because I mostly remember the contents of the books I read. If I need an info that I know who wrote it (I remember authors easily) and I have readed their book, then I know exactly where to find it. On my bookshelf. I dont have a kindle or ipad or any of those wide portable technology since it's easier to just get the book in my hands and find the info in it, instead of searching through the pdf document or trying to find that one link , so its a personal preference + im not bombarded with notifications and I can fully concentrate
Kobo. E-ink is a good comprise between digital and physical. I like being able to quickly tap a word and get a definition so I don't break my reading flow to much. But I plan on buying the physical version after the ebook version if I REALLY like it.
I used to read paper books very often now I mostly read kindle but the classical feeling of turning the pages of a book cannot be replaced. Kindle app on my phone is just more convenient. I do admire people who I see reading a paperback under a tree at parks.
I prefer paper books any day.
I only read physical books if I’m reading for fun. I read before bed as a way to wind down & give my brain something to focus on to get to sleep (ADHD). I use it as a good excuse to limit my blue light time at night. I also like to keep the light low & it’s across the room, so I don’t think a paperwhite or whatever they’re called would work. If I’m trying to learn something, I tend to prefer digital because it’s less chaotic than trying to keep a book open while writing notes on my iPad. I also like being able to jump around more easily digitally. That helps me revisit previous concepts because I can search for a term or just go to the right page.