paper books or e-books ?

I have always thought that someday computers could take over our lives most especially in learning and reading. However, after using tablets and kindles, I have realized that these things could never compete with books themselves. I think there's an unusual thing about kindles and tablets that I don't like. I don't like the fact that the light is against my eyes instead of a book with the light behind me. I can spend more time reading a paperback book than the kindle or tablet. Not to mention the odd 'feel' of not being able to flip pages with your fingertips or just browsing the pages with my thumb while reading a page. The kindle or the tablet feels robotic and stiff, while a paperback feels comfortable. Not to mention the smell. I would still prefer paperback books compared to e-books any time of day. Have a great MyLot experience ahead!

I also feel that, that something is missing, i'am not really a fan of e-book but since i'am always on the computer i trying to read some e-books but compared to paper books it gives me unusual feeling. In e-books it seems i'am not that relaxed compared with paper books since i can bring it anywhere and read if i have time to. For me, i didn't really like reading in mobile gadgets.

I do not have an e-reader and I hate downloading onto my computer. I "won" a copy of a book which they sent me a chapter at a time via email. I kept putting off reading the chapters until they had piled up in my inbox so had to read. Fortunately the font was large so it was easy to read. But I am still a real book advocate and always will be. Recently I entered a giveaway for a book (there are lots of them on goodreads.com). I didn't win the giveaway but the author offered to send me the e-book (for my reading pleasure and a review). I told her I did not have an e-reader. Know what she did? She sent me the paperback! That's right. In my opinion, I just made one small step in helping keep books alive!

I'm twenty-three and while it seems everyone around has submersed themselves into e-books, driving small second hand book shops out of business, I still prefer a good old paper in hand book. It's the feel of curling up with it in bed, not something I can get from an e-reader. The feel of it in my hands, the smell of the pages. Also e-readers hurt my eyes and give me migraines. I know that a lot of people like them because they are so mobile, and so many books can be held in one small device, and it's better for the environment, I know - I'm a tree hugger, but I can not get myself to give up my 'real books' for e-books.

I generally prefer e-book because they're easier to transport,cheaper and I can have books that aren't sold in book-shops in my country,which is great for me,because I read only books that I find to be unique and when I want a book,I want it really bad.Yet nothing can really compare to the experience of lying in some shade reading a paper book and it might sound silly but I like the smell of paper and the ruffling of the pages.I guess for me it comes to preference against convenience...

With e-books you don't get to build a library, or increase your collection of paperbooks that are visible in your home.. I think in the future publications will publish less books on paper; well, that's environment-friendly.

I like both, but the advantage of ebooks goes beyond portability. When we have a paper book and want to find a passage to reread it is time consuming and sometimes fruitless to flip through the pages until we come to it, whereas in the e-book we can search electronically using any keyword and BOOM, there it is. The advantage of paper books obviously comes to the front when we are inside a building with no windows and the signal does not get through, or when the power is down. But then we can use the battery powered e-book reader as a flashlight, rflol.

First, to answer your question, some of the 'young generation' just can't be bothered to read at all. They don't even read the daily newspapers, much less pick up a book. I remember when as kids we used to go and visit the locla library to borrow books and enjoyed reading them. Now the advent of gadgets and the likes, books are being placed on the back burner. That said, I still like my books...I have no plans ot buy an e-book, or read one. There is nothing better than turning the page of an actual book.

Personally, I prefer reading paper books. I enjoy holding the book in my hands, and reading from a paper book. I find that I also have an easier time reading when it's on paper. I get tired a lot more quickly when I read something on a computer screen, or something. I've always preferred reading paper books.

I've gotten so sick of discussions like this (and one pops up every few weeks) that I largely ignore them. But I'd like to say, at 21, I consider myself part of the "younger generation" and I cannot stand e-books at all! I hate tablets, and I don't have a smart phone nor do I want one. I don't want a library I can carry in my pocket. If I can carry it in my pocket, then it's not a library! lol I'm a huge reader, I typically finish 3-4 books a week and they're all made out of paper. I just don't like being dependent on technology I guess. I'd rather my life didn't run on things that were plugged in or sapping up batteries.

I'm 19 and I prefer paper books. I usually download ebooks just because they're much cheaper and more convenient and can be read anywhere but if I could afford to buy as many paper books as I want, I would. It's still a different feeling reading from paper. It's unexplainable but when reading ebooks, it doesn't really feel like I'm reading a book.

i prefer 100% paper book.it is true that e-book are easy to take and you can have them with you everywhere,and that makes them a great choice if you travel. but in the every day life the paper can't be beaten. keeping a book in the hand gives a plus to the pleasure of reading.

I am a voracious reader, I carry a copy of a paper book everytime I went out, though I found it a little heavier and I need a larger bag instead of a pouch only. When this e-book thing came out, I am so much excited that I keep on downloading e-book in my mobile phone and do not need a larger bag anymore. But since I only have a little mobile phone I did have a hard time reading. That was the time I did came back to a paper back and I found it much more interesting reading with a cup of coffee indeed. I still have e-books on my mobile but I seldom read it anymore since for me it is much fun reading in a paper book.

Maybe it's just the realism of actually having the book in your hands and feeling the pages as you flipped through them effortlessly, or maybe even the new / old smell of the book as you open it (as I have a certain love for), in contrast with simply using your index finger to flip through a page and see it all lit-up. Being in High school, I think we still use the traditional way of borrowing a book, but our school announced that they'll be giving out Ipads to the freshman for the convenience of not having to have the "Freshman Backpack", or having 6 tons of books in your backpack, alongside other school equipment. Maybe it's just our neighborhood, but it's a start, a start to an improvement to how we read books.

I will be 31 this month, and while I do have a kindle and I do ENJOY my kindle, I will still always prefer a paper book. There is a tactile difference in curling up with a good fat paperback, or just grasping a slender e-reader. I have always carried a paperback novel in my purse, so that's no big deal for me. And I do a lot of my reading while soaking in a tub. If I accidentally drop a book in the water it is more easily replaced than if I accidentally drop my kindle in the water.

I like to read books and read them once in awhile. I do have ebooks in my phone that are convenient and portable somehow and allow me to read anytime I want. But I still have paper books at home and still buy sometimes, I used to buy books in booksale and second hand which are really cheaper than the new one.

If you asked me a few months ago I would have said paper books, but the ebook is cheaper, I can read at night with no lights on, and if there is a word i don't understand I can highlight it and find a definition. They also have highlight features and book marks. I still like paperbooks, but I would rather look for vinatage books at a used book store instead of going to a Barnes and Nobles. I also like the fact that there are a lot of free eBooks available.

I am 18 and i still prefer reading paper books rather then ebooks, I dont know why i guess just because i am always on a screen either (computer or phone or tv) and i just like when i read to just have a good old paper book.

I admit that e-books are indeed more convenient for most people. But I still prefer paper books as it really gets you the feeling that you are really reading a book. Plus, the smell and feel of a real book in your hand just beats the feeling of an electronic book everytime, despite its weight. I always carry tabloids or books with me when I am travelling.