I have never had an e-reader, so I can't say if I would like it more or less than an actual paper book. I do love my paper books though! How do you prefer to read books, on an e-reader or an actual book? I've been debating asking for an e-reader for Christmas...
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I prefer the feel of actual books. I buy the paper versions of books I have been waiting for. I have a Nook that is collecting dust since I downloaded the Kindle app on my phone. Having books on my phone comes in handy for my commute and for late night reading in bed.
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I prefer reading actual books but it's easier and less clutter to download and read books on my iPhone.
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I prefer the feel if paper books too, but the convenience of a kindle wins out usually. Especially while commuting the kindle was so much better, and now it's easier for nursing as well. But something really important like Harry Potter I'd still buy the paper.
I thought I wouldn't like ebooks, but I had a really long flight coming up so bought the kindle so I could carry on a whole bunch of books and really love it. The one thing I don't like is you can't really share books for the most part, but they also don't take up space on your shelves.
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I have had a Kindle for the past 3 years, and it is just so convenient. Besides the obvious plus of being able to have access to multiple books for a trip or commute, and downloading books instantly, I like not having to keep the book propped open. It makes it much easier for reading the book in bed (while drinking tea or something), while nursing, and on my lunch break at work. I prefer the Kindle to reading on my iPad because of the backlight on the ipad.
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I read ebooks for myself... and paper books with the kids.
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I prefer paper books. My DH likes his e reader.
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I prefer paper books best, but sometimes the convenience of an e reader sure is nice. I sync them between my iPhone and ipad so if I ever get bored I can just pick back up on my iPhone. I just need to be more consistent about buying books solely on my ipad.
I love having all of my books out on display on my bookshelf though.
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I bought an iPad thinking that I'd start reading books on it during late night feedings. I just can't get into a e-reader. I'm an avid reader and much prefer "real" books. The iPad has certainly come in handy during feedings so I can play candy crush and surf Hellobee.
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I thought I would hate e-readers and didn't want one at all, but was gifted a kindle (1st generation - so no ads!) and love it. It is so convenient and I don't have to pack paper books for our trips anymore. (I used to pack 4-5 books for our 2 week trip to Colombia every year.) I had a hard time getting used to the feel of holding kindle until I got a fold-over case that made it a little more substantial in my hand, so I would definitely recommend getting a case.
DH uses the kindle app on his iPad, but I really hate reading on it because of the glare.
I also have a friend who gave me +700 books that had been converted to PDF, so I have rarely bought books in the 4 years I have had the kindle. Since they were not through the Amazon site, the quality of the books is sometimes a little off, but it doesn't bother me.
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I definitely prefer paper books. But where we live now it is difficult and expensive to find English or French language books without having to order them, so I have been using my iPad more frequently. I don't like that you can't resell/share books, but they do take up way less space.
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I prefer paper books, mostly because I do the bulk of my reading in the tub. My kindle is handy to gave when I'm not at home, though.
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I like both but definitely prefer the feel of a real book.
I haven't done any pleasure reading in a long while. /saaaaad. Game of thrones 3 is only half done and calling my name. I miss it. *sigh*
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I actually prefer e-readers. I'm usually eating or getting super comfy when I'm reading so to not worry about holding the book down/up and possibly losing my page, etc., is a huge plus for me.
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Same as @stine_ciro: I was sure I would hate it- since I love paper books so much, but my husband got me a Kindle for Christmas- best gift ever! I use the app on my phone a lot too if C falls asleep in the car when we are out and about or at night when the lights are off.
I still re-read my books, and storing them is so much easier since I rarely get rid of books I love.
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I 100% prefer a real book.
I have a Kindle Fire, and it is nice, and I do read on it sometimes, but for the most part I just use it as a tablet to surf the internet.
If I had the original Kindle, I would probably read more on it.
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I love my e reader. I was leary at first but it is great. Especially when I fall asleep reading in bed I don't lose my page.
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I had a kindle but sold it because I never used it. I 100% prefer real books. It's also cheaper for me to read real books because I always buy used. The main plus to an ereader, imo, is its lighter to hold.
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@HellOnHeels: totally agree. Thought I was crazy for preferring my kindle after reading through this thread, but I love being able to read with one hand without getting a hand cramp, especially long books.
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In a book, but more specifically, a paperback book. Hardcovers are so annoying! (except for kids' books)
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ereader, 100%. i never lose my place, i can read one handed, it takes up almost no room in my diaper bag, i can bring many "books" on a trip without the weight.
@lovehoneybee: i read my kindle in the bath on the regular.
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@jmarionsmith: Lol, I tried once, but was so paranoid about dropping it (even though I've never dropped a book!) that I couldn't relax and enjoy it at all!
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I'm a grad student, so I mostly read for school. I much, much, much prefer paper for those--I highlight, write in the margins, flag pages, need to flip between sections and the notes in the back of the book, etc. I've tried to read some academic books on my ipad and it just doesn't work for me.
with novels/fun books though, I prefer an e-reader, mostly because I own SO many books for work that I don't have the physical space in my apt anymore! especially now that we're making room for a nursery--I did a major, major book purge recently.
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I definitely prefer paper books but I had so many I actually had to purge because I had NO room in my office space.
I now have an e-reader and it does the job.
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I prefer real books.
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I love my e-reader (kindle paperwhite). It's more compact, takes up less room, but still looks like a book while reading.
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I love my kindle! I can hold it one handed, read at night without turning on a light and borrow books from the library without going there. It's also light and I don't have to worry about storing all my books. I don't like reading on my iPad though. The lighting bothers me.
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Paper books hands down!
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I prefer real books!!!
BUT I am excited about Amazon's Kindle MatchBook and once that rolls out, I think I might actually ask for a Kindle. Bringing a Kindle when I travel (or at work when I pump) would definitely more convenient than having to lug around real books!
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i love paper books but the convenience of my kindle is great. i thought i would miss real books more, but i'm surprisingly okay without them.
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I got a kindle when they first came out because I was living abroad and I couldn't get English books at reasonable prices. I bring it on vacation with me now, I usually have at least 3 books going at the same time, so it's convenient for that purpose.
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I prefer real books. I read lots of free books on my kindle (and love it), but if I want to read a book that I'm going to spend money on, I buy the paper copy.
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