https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:23:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-332067 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:09:29 +0000 DigAPony 332067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: It seems we're always eye-to-eye. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331996 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:45:22 +0000 MaisyMay 331996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an ereader but find that I can usually buy paper books cheaper. But I'm also known to read nearly anything, so I don't usually go searching for a specific title. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331969 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:41:02 +0000 annie624 331969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really love actual books. When ebooks became all the rage I swore I would never even go there because I love the look and feel of actual books too much! But then... I got an iPad. It's too easy to get free kindle books &amp; just download them whenever you want! If it's a bestseller that will probably be just as expensive for the e-version, then I'll usually buy a hardcopy. Also, I have hardcopy textbooks for all my classes. I think it'd be far too difficult to do electronic versions of textbooks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331889 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:10:36 +0000 mrsjyw 331889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a mix of both! last year i read a ton of books on my kindle. recently, i've been reading actual books and magazines and my poor kindle hasn't seen the light of day. charged it up the other day though, so i'll probably dl some new books soon~ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331576 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:29:51 +0000 Arden 331576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DigAPony: "I tried to get into a book via the Kindle, but just couldn't, and this was a book I'd already read and loved a few years prior. It just wasn't the same kind of experience on any kind of sensual level. I love the literal and metaphorical heft of a book, and for me, e-readers eliminate that entirely."</p> <p>THIS. Exactly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331559 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:19:03 +0000 JerricaBenton 331559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only read paper books. I understand the appeal of e-readers to someone who travels a lot or commutes, but nothing will ever be the same to me as a paper book. It makes me really sad to imagine a future with all or mainly e-books. I also can't imagine ever reading to children on an e-book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331554 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:14:06 +0000 Honeybee 331554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do both.. We don't have a bookstore anywhere near us (the nearest one is... 30 minutes away? at least), so if it's something I have to have right away, I buy it on my Kindle or my husband's Nook. I browse at the library weekly, though, and on Barnes and Noble's website pretty frequently for paper books that look interesting. </p> <p>In the town we used to live in, there were a milion dusty, badly lit used bookstores that I LOVED. I miss that quite a bit, and I would buy all my books used, if I had the opportunity. Sigh, it's just not an option where we are now, so I have to buy online or borrow from the library. I miss the experience of book stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331519 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:55:27 +0000 Meridian 331519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do a mix of real books and reading on my iPad. Sometimes I'll be at a bookstore and see something that catches my eye and I'll buy it. I also love perusing discount bookstores and sections! </p> <p>Other times, I LOVE the ease and immediacy of purchasing an e-book! If I hear about a certain book that sounds good, I'll immediately purchase the e-version via Amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331451 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:23:19 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 331451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: yeah it's great! It is the canadian version of the Kindle I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331438 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:11:51 +0000 Mrs. Pen 331438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: same!!</p> <p>I LOVE technology - I have spent a lot of time on my new iPhone this weekend and I'm on my mac consistently throughout the day... But I cannot stand reading for long periods of time on an electronic device. There is something refreshing and uplifting about an actual paper book in my hands and the tangibility of it. The smell, turning the pages etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331432 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:08:51 +0000 Pepper 331432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am obsessed with all things related to technology (as I type this post from my iPhone), but I just can't get on board with e-readers for actual novels. I love holding a book, turning the pages and displaying them on our bookcases. I enjoy reading articles on my phone, but I love reading stories from actual paper books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331399 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:47:46 +0000 yin 331399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I borrow books from the library and would like to start buying more books. I have borrowed a few ebooks and read them on the iPad. It was okay but I prefer a physical book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331360 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:30:01 +0000 mediagirl 331360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read either on my Kindle or my Kindle app on my tablet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331356 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:29:04 +0000 spaniellove 331356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read most of my books on Kindle via my ipad or iphone. I'll only buy a paper copy if it's not available on Kindle and I think I'll be referring to it often, like a cookbook or a reference guide, or I'll make an exception for a beautiful coffee table book. And some childcare/education books where I just can't see myself taking the time to find my phone, go to the table of contents, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331345 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:24:07 +0000 wheres_c 331345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: Basically everything that you said :)<br /> I love to read, whether it's kindle or paper. We dont have room for more books though without getting rid of old ones, and I've already gotten rid of anything I can bear to part with.<br /> If I buy new, I buy kindle. If I go to the thrift store, I may pick up some interesting paper books but then I give them to my mom when I'm done reading. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331324 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:16:58 +0000 Alivoo01 331324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer reading a paper book, but I do on a rare occasion read some things on the Kindle app on my iPhone or iPad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331303 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:05:40 +0000 lavender 331303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>75% of the time I read on my kindle, and usually get books via my library. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331300 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:03:17 +0000 ChelseaRose 331300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: I read almost all library ebooks on my nook. It doesn't even require a trip to the library!</p> <p>I recently received an ipad, so I'm making the switch from ebooks on the nook color to ebooks on the ipad. I use mainly overdrive media console to read free library ebooks. I still have some paper books that I haven't read, so I save those for reading in the bath or at the beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331282 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:51:45 +0000 ladyfingers 331282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love books and reading, so it doesn't matter much to me whether it's in e-reader or paper form. I don't see an e-reader as much different from a paper book. I think it's even better because it makes books a lot more accessible. I guess I just don't understand how you would understand information differently based on where you're reading it. I can see if you're reading on your computer or smartphone, but an e-reader? I'd be interested in learning more (not that it would change my mind). The only thing I would say is obviously our kids are not reading their children's books on a Kindle. </p> <p>We still own a ton of books, but anything new I buy on Kindle. We don't have the space for more books without getting rid of existing ones, and we've already pared everything down to the bare minimum. And not that we're going to move for some time, but packing and moving physical books is a pain in the butt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331164 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:49:01 +0000 SugarplumsMom 331164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is sad, but I've given up on traditional books. Kindle has made my life so much easier, it's hard to go back. But I do miss my HB first editions back home ;( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331143 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:33:54 +0000 sheskrafty 331143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Kindle! I read soooo much more now since it is so easy to download a book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331139 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:31:18 +0000 Adira 331139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: @MungBean: Completely agree with you ladies! I don't want to ever make the switch to an e-reader! I LOVE having books and having my house full of bookcases! One of my favorite things to do is spend time browsing the book store!</p> <p>The only thing I'd like an e-reader for is reading my lady porn, haha. I love a steamy romance novel and there's only so much room in the bookcase in my bedroom. Those are the kind of books I don't want just lying around for my kids to find, you know? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331129 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:23:10 +0000 Andrea 331129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's a mix. If I'm going on vacation, I will usually download a few Kindle books so that I don't have to lug around a bunch of books. If it's a book that'll look good on our bookshelves, I will buy the paper one. I also borrow a lot of books from the library. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331105 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:49:00 +0000 heffalump 331105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paper books. I haven't read any books on my kindle, we only use it for the internet. I feel like I'd have trouble following along and I think it would be too bright for my eyes/migraines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331083 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:18:37 +0000 Rubies 331083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy all my books! I'm old fashioned, hehe. My book collection is crazy, but I love them all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331076 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:07:42 +0000 dagret 331076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I mostly do paper books, bc I'm cheap and go to the library weekly. I read pretty quickly - probably at least 6 books a month - and it would add up! </p> <p>Our library offers e books but the waiting lines are too long. I generally buy 1 ebook a month for my book club. I use the kindle app for iPad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331062 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:59:42 +0000 looch 331062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one of the original kindles and I find it doesn't hold a charge for very long, so I am still mostly reading on paper books. I find this kind of surprising considering I really thought I'd use the kindle a ton since I live abroad and we have slim pickings on English books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331037 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:09:59 +0000 Boogs 331037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a paper girl. I've never used an electronic for reading books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331032 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:44:33 +0000 lovehoneybee 331032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lately I've done most of my reading in the tub, so definitely paper books (because I know myself, I would drop my Fire in the water). I occasionally read books on my Kindle when I'm in bed nursing, but more often I use it to surf the web or play games. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-read-mostly-on-a-kindleebook-reader-or-do-you-read-paper-books#post-331030 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:38:08 +0000 DigAPony 331030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another paper book fan here. I adore books, bookstores, libraries...I know logically that e-readers are the wave of the future, and they are positive in a lot of ways, but part of me wishes they were never invented. They are literally changing the way people understand information (something I studied a little in grad school and find both fascinating and terrifying!).</p> <p>We got a Kindle as a wedding gift, and while I envisioned my husband and I fighting over it, he's the only one who uses it. I tried to get into a book via the Kindle, but just couldn't, and this was a book I'd already read and loved a few years prior. It just wasn't the same kind of experience on any kind of sensual level. I love the literal and metaphorical heft of a book, and for me, e-readers eliminate that entirely. </p>