Paperback or Hardcover?

[Petra1791]

I like paperbacks better for reading. They are lighter, and I don't mind if they get messed up. I also collect signed 1st editions in hardback, but I don't read them. I usually have the same story in paperback.

[Readeatrepeat1]

Paperbacks are easier to actually read and lighter to carry around, although hardbacks are awfully pretty

[tforgas7]

Paperback all the way! I do like how hardcovers look on a shelf, but I feel like they have to stay in pristine condition so I’m hesitant to take them places with me.

[KitKat733]

Paperback. It's usually easier to use and generally more convenient. Plus it ways less haha. The biggest upside to hardcover is that they are usually nicer looking.

[AndreaCruz]

Most off the time i will go for paperback, for a couple of reasons, first they are cheaper than hardcovers, and second it is easier to carry them, but if I finish reading them and I really like the book, I will buy the hardcover for safekeeping and re-reading for home, because most of the time when I travel I exchange the paperback version for an other book, usually an other paperback.

[Clorinda Donovan]

I like hard cover books because usually the print is big and clear. Sadly most of my books are paperback but one can dream☺.

[MelodyR24]

For books that I buy I want hardcover for longevity. For books just to read in general, I don’t have a preference!

[Aisha_123]

Most definitely paperback. It's easier to handle and move about. Also, it's easier to find.

[grace crawford]

I prefer hardcover over paperback because hardcovers don't rip or bend as easily. I don't have to as careful with a hardcover and to me, it's easier to hold!

[cyberyamato12]

hardcover is a bit heavier and will protect your book for many years. if I have a special or important book I rather have it with hardcover than in paperback something made out of leather or something like that.

[nadams4862]

I prefer to read a paper back book because it is more comfortable for my hands. However, I hate lending people paper back books because they get bent so easily, and not everyone is as cautious about keeping their books in nice condition as I am.

[Elizabeth14]

I prefer paperback only because it is easier to hold and although it gets torn up more easily, it is cheaper than the hard cover so I don't mind as much.

[CHewitt1811]

I do prefer a hardback book, but I find that I always have to take the sleeve off while reading because I RUIN THEM!!!! I'm constantly stuffing the books in my bag and ripping covers.

If it's a book I know I'm going to keep I'll go ahead and get a hard cover as well. If I'm pretty positive I'm going to safe it in I'll get paperback for sure.

[Ellie6us]

I much prefer paperbacks to hardbacks. I like the feel. And they’re not too heavy or cumbersome.

[KatiesReading]

Definitely Paperbacks! Hardbacks hurt much more when you drop them on your face!