https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 00:39:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871421 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:43:20 +0000 sorrycharlie 871421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely not as satisfying. but I do like e books...I just hate that I can't easily share it with someone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871397 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:40:01 +0000 winniebee 871397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely not as satisfying to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871335 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:27:13 +0000 Mrs. PBJ 871335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I could give up either one of them. I love my kindle because it's small and more convenient to carry in my purse, and it's nice to have on vacations and long trips so I don't have to bring multiple books. It's also nice because I don't have to worry about bookmarks and losing my place! However I can't give up "real" books either! There is just something about holding an actual book and turning the pages that I love! It brings me more satisfaction! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871278 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:15:25 +0000 MrsMac 871278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before getting my Kindle I was definitely a "paper books for life!" kinda person, own hundreds and hundreds, loved wandering used book stores etc. </p> <p>But now... I think I actually prefer the Kindle! I find holding a paper book so awkward now, I love that the Kindle always fits in my purse (as opposed to lugging a hardcover around), and I LOVE being able to read in the dark. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871276 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:15:04 +0000 ShootingStar 871276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: I 100% agree. Never going back to paper books again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871247 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:10:52 +0000 Mrsbells 871247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer real books. E-books just are not the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871230 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:06:22 +0000 MrsRoo 871230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: Im a quick reader, too, and love my nook for the convenience of being able to buy the next book in a series as soon as I finish the first.</p> <p>I actually use my nook in the tub all the time! I have one of those tub trays with a book holder, though, so I'm not too worried about dropping it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871224 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:04:25 +0000 .twist. 871224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: I pretty much feel the same way!!! </p> <p>The only reason I have paper books now is to create my own home library. It's of books I love and I honestly am scared of a world without real books. I want my kids to know what a library is and to feel a real novel in their hands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871223 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:04:24 +0000 Dandelion 871223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope...we have a kindle fire, but it's loaded with games for DS. I like paper books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871214 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:03:00 +0000 wahine08 871214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I miss reading paper books and I love collecting them but I just can't give up the convenience of having options in one little ereader or on my iphone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871205 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:01:13 +0000 rsp213 871205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never thought I would give up paper books but I read almost exclusively e-books these days. Plus, I downloaded the Nook app to my iPhone and I love being able to sneak in a chapter or two almost anywhere with my phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871174 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:52:21 +0000 pui 871174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading off a tablet (or "colour e-reader" like the Kindle Fire) is terrible. The backlight hurts my eyes and being a device also connected to social media is distracting.</p> <p>However, I do very much enjoy reading off of an e-ink device (like the Kindle Paperwhite). Honestly, if what you're reading is good, you forget what you are reading off of in about 30 seconds. Also e-readers have numerous benefits to paper books. Paper books actually borderline annoy me, to the point where I would choose to read off my e-reader every time. I can't hold a paper book comfortably in one hand or read it in the dark without a separate light. I can't buy the sequel to a book while I am sitting at the park and dying to read more, and so many more things my Kindle offers me.</p> <p>Paper books are not environmentally friendly, they're expensive, wasteful and so inconvenient compared to an e-reader. This is coming from someone who reads A LOT and also once said they would never be able to get used to a digital book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871164 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:49:12 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 871164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. I prefer paper books. I can't ever see myself making the switch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871158 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:47:55 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 871158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love e-books. I read too sporadically to borrow books from the library with any consistency and I only buy books that I love and I know I will read again. And, in those cases, I love to have the *actual* book. </p> <p>I also like having the option to read on my cell phone in certain situations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871060 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:30:20 +0000 lovehoneybee 871060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No...like you, I like being able to read in the tub, and won't do that with an e-reader. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871059 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:30:13 +0000 jhd 871059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i love both, but agree that sometimes the ebook is not as relaxing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871058 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:30:04 +0000 BKCaribBaby 871058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love E-books. It made me a reader again. For some reason, seeing the percentage of the book I read motivates me. :happy: Plus, I love not having to lug a book around. especially on public transport where I do a large chunk of reading. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871051 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:28:42 +0000 Ginabean3 871051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love both! I get real books from the library so they don't take up permanent space. Ebooks are great for instant gratification and for traveling. I am a super fast reader and carrying 3-4 books on vacation weighs me down! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871027 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:25:05 +0000 Alivoo01 871027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I prefer "real" books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871023 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:24:43 +0000 Honeybee 871023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love both. We mostly buy ebooks these days but I love borrowing paper books from the library. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871010 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:23:04 +0000 Koolbreeze 871010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. And that's why I sold my Kindle and stick to paper books now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871008 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:23:00 +0000 Bao 871008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used an e-reader but have such a love for paper books I don't think I could give them up. I get joy out of seeing my progress of pages read. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-871000 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:22:12 +0000 TheReelDeal 871000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I enjoy it. I know I'm doing something good for the planet and my wallet because I don't need a new house just for my book collection. It was getting out of control. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-870991 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:21:03 +0000 MrsTiz 870991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>NO.</p> <p>I bought an e-reader but I always feel more accomplished when I read a paper book, plus my Nook is always dead when I want to read it. I don't read books twice so it kindof was a waste for me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-870989 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:20:47 +0000 mediagirl 870989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my e-books. The part I miss is dog-earing, though. Sure, you can DO it with an e-reader, but it's not as easy and not as fulfilling. Yes, I find dog-earing fulfilling. I love books waaaay too much. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-870984 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:20:30 +0000 Arden 870984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I adore my books and could never give them up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-870977 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:19:37 +0000 Adira 870977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>NOPE! Which is why I have ZERO interest in getting an e-reader. I love real books! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-enjoy-reading-an-ebook-as-much-as-reading-a-paper-book#post-870958 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:17:30 +0000 mrbee 870958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looove buying ebooks and will never go back to paper books. I have 6-7 shelves of paper books and was going to run out of room if I hadn't made the switch over to ebooks!</p> <p>However, I am finding that I don't find it as relaxing to read an ebook. I can't read them in the tub (without stress) and I can't curl up somewhere with nothing but a book. So overall, it's a less enjoyable experience for me.</p> <p>Do you enjoy reading an ebook as much as reading a paper book? </p>