Reading vs television or internet?

I still very much read books. I read the newspaper most days too. But I supplement what I get in the paper online. I rarely watch television news any more.

Visuals don't always outsmart the book, If you want a good story read a book from the library. If you want a news article check out either the TV, Computer and magazine.

There are some things that you just can not get from the internet or television. I enjoy reading the local newspaper, yes. I also rather enjoy the Western Gardener series as well. The information in the traditional books are priceless. Sure, one can find much valuable information via the internet but sometimes, I just rather consult a regular book. Other times, I do rely on the internet. Sometimes I use both. I seem to get tired fast when I read eBooks, online or even saved to my PC to read later. Not sure why. I almost want to print them out and then read them. Not sure why that is either. I have always liked to fall asleep by reading too. I enjoy reading, offline. Lately I have been reading magazines that contain some delicious recipes. There are times that I rather watch the news hour too but then when I go to read the newspaper the next morning, it suddenly doesn't contain any new news because I just seen all the stories on the television during the evenings news hour the night prior. I agree that T.V. has dramatically effected the habit of reading for many people. So has eBooks online. I have seen several established book stores close in the past couple of years which I attribute to the new digital era of online books. The internet could crash but we can still rely on our faithful hardcovers.

Hi bystander. I do rely on the Internet for my news and weather reports. That is only because we don't have a T.V. present in our home right now. So, I will just see the news on Yahoo when I am logging in into my Yahoo email account. I do love reading books, I just have not found the right time to read it like I would want to.

I am so guilty of this. I have been so dependent on the internet for the longest time. Seldom do I read books, I get the information I need in the worldwide web. One thing good though, I'm still practising my reading skill. (ehhehe) It's just that the materials that I might stumble on to may not be very reliable. Oh I don't have tv for two years now. That's one good accomplishment. At least, reading and writing are still practised religiously with my current set-up.

Hi bystander! Maybe that is true people are listening or watching T.V. to get updated with the events happenings in the world, but I guess it is because people find it easier to watch it than read it and besides they have TV so maybe most people would prefer it than spending more money to read magazine or newspaper, especially in the developing countries. As for me, in our home we don't subscribe to any local news paper, we buy it when we want to or feel like buying. Television is our main medium to gather news 7 current events especially the oldies. And also, for me, I also use internet media by reading articles mostly in yahoo and also from the websites i registered where they feature news, blogs etc. I still read though, like what i said, I read articles from the internet, and also reader's Digest-my fave mag, and other books: novels, fiction or non fiction, and academic books. ^^

From time to time you will find me reading a Good book, especially if it is something like the Bible. When it comes to Newspapers there needs to be something worth my interest to read it otherwise I will read about what is going on usually via the Internet or watch the News. I can say for the most part I continue to do a lot of my reading each day via the Internet more than anything else for what is going on around me in life.

I find that in my life there is a time for using the Internet, usually during the day when I am working - because it is part of my work. Then there is time for reading, Usually late afternoon if I have finished my work and will just wind down for a while. Each evening though I crash out and watch TV. There are many people who tell me this is not good because it is like wasting time. But I don't care what people say. I enjoy just sitting there watching TV even if it is as mind-numbing as people claim. I read a daily newspaper each morning, but not all the way through as I don't like to read about misery and how the world is collapsing around us! _Derek

Yes, reading is becoming a lost art. I personally don't read the newspaper bacause by the time I get the paper, the news is old. In my family, though, reading is treasured, I love to read and I've taught my children and their children to love reading. As long as you have a book, you can't be lonely or bored. Books are far more entertaining than television, now I like tv, I watch it often but books are the better entertainment. They force me to use my imagination, I have to picture the charactor, I have to picture what they are doing and where they are. Tv and movies takes away that mental imagery, that to me, is boring.

Hey bystander! I think that although I do love the Internet and television for getting my news and other information, I still love reading books and don't think that will ever change! I enjoy curling up at night with a good book to help me relax before going to sleep, or in my case trying to fall asleep since I have severe Insomnia! I will admit that I haven't read a newspaper in years, but on occasion will read a magazine while waiting to see the doctor or dentist!lol But, I still enjoy getting into a good book! When you read you can "get away" for awhile by getting into the story! I don't think that books will ever become obsolete no matter how much people love the Internet and television!

I am still reading the newspapers that they give out in McDonald's or Jollibee. But I also tune in to the radio early in the morning and watch the television news in the early evening. The children, however, are content to learn the current events from me and from the bits and pieces that they stumble upon while doing their homework. My time was hitting the library and the hunting for knowledge in the periodicals or the archives or whatever Dewey decimal tells me. My children's learning are totally different from mine. Their time is technology at its best. We all have our stories and our age. Let us be grateful for what we had.

Hey my friend, I'm fond of reading, watching TV and browsing internet. If you ask, "How"? Well, reading paper books don't require electricity, but the electronic books do. That's why I still continued the habit of books and newspaper. I watch uncommon entertaining and informational programmes on TV, I use internet only when I visit paying sites and to collect essential information. Have a nice day.

I am one who still reads books. The books that you hold in your hand. Not the books online. However, I wouldn't mind one of those Kindle's to read off of. They are pretty neat. I love going to the library! That won't change for me. It is nice a quiet, and I can just sit and explore all the different types of books that I want to read. I do research on the internet. And, I do watch the news. But, there is nothing like picking up a good book and curling up on the couch and reading!

I am not so much into news, but i love my books. I will read as much and as long as possible. TATA.

Yes, television and internet bring great changes to people in reading habits. Before they were invented, the only way people acquiree information was through newspaper which was slow in updating. People had to wait till next day for the latest news. Television provided quicker and visual news. With the improvement of living standard, people began to possess family televisions. But still, internet is beyond comparison in the speed of providing news. What happenes this moment can readily be consulted online the next minute, and more and more people prefer to resort to internet for the latest information, especially people who are busy and cannot spare much time to read newspapers.

I don't really watch much TV. The only times when I watch TV is during news telecast. Other than that, I would either read a book or surf the Internet. I think that's a better use of my time.

I still read newspapers for information, but that much anymore. think I am starting to rely on internet or watching TV because in an way, they are summarized and sometimes more detailed

Hello bystander! I enjoy television and the internet but when I have time to myself I almost always head to the library to find a book. I love to stoll through the stacks and pick up books at random and in every section, both fiction and non-fiction. I prefer to pick up a book rather than read online and I can't get to sleep at night unless I spend time reading quietly. Reading books is how I escape and how I unwind.

I stopped reading the local newspaper because of it's leftist views. Now I watch TV/internet and bounce around channels/sites as I please. I rarely read books before, and that hasn't changed. I've just never had the patience to read books. Between TV and internet, I feel I'm more informed than I was when I was reading the local newspaper.

I am guilty over reading news over the internet or watching TV to be updated, but I still do read for entertainment purposes and relaxation. I am still fond of buying tons of books and make sure I get a new book to read after finishing one.