Prefer e-book or paper books?

To be fair, I must admit I have never tried one of the new ebook reading devices they sell now. Maybe that would make a difference. But my impression is that I definitely prefer paper book over ebook. To complicate things a bit, however, I have really come to enjoy audio books. I hope it is not lazy of me, but I really do enjoy the audio books. They really keep you moving through the book.

For me whichever is available.

I have yet to try one of the eReaders, though I've considered buying one. I know several people who use them and love them. I wouldn't mind giving it a try. However, there is something to be said for holding a book in your hands. The smell of the paper, being able to flip through the pages. Also, I love to take a long hot bath and read a book while I soak. I would be very reluctant to use an eReader in the bath. But with an eReader, I could have all the books I want without all the clutter that they would cause. There really is something to be said for both.

I prefer the traditional paper books, as they`re easy to carry in my bag and I can read them everywhere, even lying down in my bed. However, with ebooks I can`t do that, and my eyes start hurting pretty soon, so it`s better for my health not to try reading books in that format. It`s true that traditional paper books take too much space in our homes, but I think it`s a good partner :)

I love reading books. Reading through paper books and e-books have their own advantages and disadvantages. I would still prefer reading paper books because it is not so strenuous to the eyes. And I've been used to turning the pages when I read. hehehe. I also like e-books though especially when I'm traveling or waiting because with the use of my phone I can read anywhere and I don't have to bring the book along with me. So e-books are cool with me if I read them through my phone. But if I were to choose between reading an e-book in my laptop or computer and reading a paperback, hardbound or simply paper book I would definitely read the book itself. Reading using laptops and computers is stressful to the eyes plus you have to consume electricity. I am into conserving energy and as much as I can I try to lessen my electric consumption. Another is, if you are reading paper books, you can bring it outside..you can read under the tree, in a hammock, in the sea shore, anywhere but if its an e-book, good thing if you saved it in your cellphones, but it you have to bring your laptops or notebook..oh i don't like bringing along a lot of things especially when it is supposed to be my leisure time. On second thought, one big advantage of e-books for me is that if those were textbooks and "school" books..I would very much like it because it means I can study and review anywhere as long as I have my cellphone with me...I guess I love books...be it paper books or e-books...what I will prefer will depend on the kind of book I want to read, where I want to read and why I need or want to read them. I hope I made sense. Have a good day and happy myLotting! :D

E-Books and softcover/hardcovers each have their own pros and cons. But one thing is for sure that in spite of the high level of sophistication linked with the e-books it never will lead to the decline in demand and popularity of the the paper versions (softcover/hardcovers)

Bless you. As an a used online book seller I am afraid my opinion is probably buyist (spelling?), since books made of paper are my livelyhood, but even if I did not sell books I would prefer paper over internet or online reading. I spend enough time on line as it is when I read a story I like to get away from the computer for a while, lay back and relax and read, and get my eyes off of the scream for a while.

I definitely prefer reading paper books. I actually like being able to hold a book in bands and read it. I feel a lot more comfortable reading a paper book over an e-book. I can easily say that my eyes get tired a little more quickly when reading an e-book. I don't have the same problems when reading an actual book.

Personally, I prefer paper books over e-books. I enjoy holding the book in my hand and turning the pages as I read. E-books just don't quite give me the same satisfaction when it cxomes to reading.

I am old school in this sense. I like my good old fashioned BOOKS books. I remember when the biggest debate was not between "online" and "offline" (real) books, but "paperback" and "hardcover". LOL. I don't have a Kindle or anything to read these books on. And a lot of the "e-books" you can read on the internet are made by scam artists trying to get you to become a referral to their pyramid scheme.

i will always have a fondness for the traditional paper book. it is what my reading was brought up on. E- books are convenient, but they just aren't the same.

I prefer the paperback ones over the e reader ones.I feel that paperback ones have an old fashioned touch and i like the feel of the papaer when i turn the page. I do however use e books and have one of those e reader tablets that allow you to store thousands of books on something that is the size of a small paperback novel. I like to visit the library though to borrow books and i only use the e reader when i am traveling or do not have access to a paperbook where I am at.

i preffer paper books rather than e-books

Peper book!

Reading traditional paper books is good for our eyes, which is one of its advantages. And sometimes, I like to go to bookshops, sitting there and reading books that interests me. I like being surrounded by lots of books. But, e-books alse have their great advantages and I do think that it's a huge improvement since e-books appear. We can find digital books via the Internet, and it saves a lot of money to some extent. So, both of them do have distinct advantages, and I don't even know which one I prefer. But, good books cannot stop people's love to them.

I still like reading paper books rather than ebooks. I don't know, ebook is boring me more than reading paper books. LOL I know it sound weird but it does. Actually, something about turning the pages of paper books have an effect on me. Maybe it's the excitement that you're aware when you look at how thick you've already read and that makes me want to read more because I know that I'm nearing the middle part or the end of the book.

well i still prefer paper books because of the feel of it. but i know the advantages of ebooks.

I always prefer paper books to e-books and that should be my evaluation of e-books for ever.

When reading books about tutorials and lessons, I would prefer reading it in the form of E-Book. It's because of the convenience of the links provided for each lesson especially if it points into other references that was essential or useful to fully understand the lesson. Those are one of the useful features of reading from an E-Book. But if what I'm going to read are stories and such long text that doesn't consists any links, I would prefer reading the paper books instead. In fact, I wanted to have my own small library of books someday into my house. Compared the two, I would prefer reading paper books more. I only read E-Books just for the convenience of links and nothing more. -)

When it comes to reading for hours, especially fiction, I clearly take paper books at any time. I even love the smell of a new book, and they certainly look better. (Do you ever think back to the days when a book was a work of art, and miniaturists could spend a lifetime decorating just a few pages? I would love to see anybody try to produce high-quality e-books, with images, drawings, cleverly inserted hyperlinks, interactive features and so on). For reference materials and non-fiction books, I try to find the electronic version, if possible, just because the search function makes my life so much easier. What's also neat about e-books is the chance to re-read the classics whenever you feel like it. So many great books are now free of copyright and available on the Internet. I wouldn't read the entire Odyssey all over again, but sometimes it's neat to open it in a browser window and read a few lines, just to put daily activities into perspective.