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E-book :lol: But if I had to choose, I'd definitely go for paperback. I travel a lot, plus I'm a student, so it's easier to run around with paperbacks since they're lighter.
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Post by lennycamacho2019 »

Decodemymessage wrote: 01 Mar 2009, 19:53 Which do you prefer? I am neutral and have both. Lol. When ever I get a series though I tend to get them all in paperback or hardcover. I know... I'm a snob. :roll: :lol:
Paperback of course.

I only get hardcovers when there's a special edition, or an anniversary edition that I'm interested in through which I fan but not read.
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Post by Miranda_420 »

either really but i prefer paperback actually
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Post by H20butterfingers »

Defintely paperback. It feels more comfortable in my hand when I'm reading. And the sleeves for hardbacks can be annoying.
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Post by An35 »

I will read from both but I much prefer paperback because it feels more like a book to me than a hardcover and it's a lot easier to handle a paperback also.
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I always have my book in my bag, so I prefer paperback because it's lighter
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Post by Nightreaderx »

I love both but there is something very calming about a nice paperback.
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Post by homelight »

Hardcover books are characterized with a thick and inflexible protecting. This protecting allows safety for the pages and makes the e book long lasting and usable for a long time. Oftentimes, a hardcover e book has a dirt jacket that protects the books from dirt and other put on and tear. Some books are even made durable through using leather-based or calfskin as a eBook masking. Another function of a hardcover eBook is that it has a special protecting at the e-book’s backbone.
On the alternative hand, paperbacks use reasonably-priced paper, typically newsprint. The cause for this is to decrease production charges and being effortlessly made available for the hundreds. The paper in a hardcover e book is normally stitched together earlier than being glued, stapled, or sewn to the e book’s backbone. Due to the stitches, a hardcover e-book can have signatures, a place where the binding threads are seen.
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I think I would definitely choose paperbacks. They are cheaper and weigh less, so you can buy more and pack more in your suitcase when traveling! :lol:
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Post by HeatherEi »

I definitely prefer hardcover books. More often than not, my paperback books get damaged during travel. I also don't like book jackets. I seem to damage those too!
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Post by rmac1209 »

Definitely paperback! I like to read in bed and am on my side often. I like that I am able to bend the book so I can comfortably hold it.
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Post by Moodykelz_10 »

Paper back.... Simply for the old book smell you get off them. It's a favourite.

Plus just easier to handle.
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Post by BlueEyedMisfit »

Paperback is easier but I prefer hardback because it's easier to keep in good condition. It usually looks nicer as well. But, if it's a book I don't own and am reading, then I would choose paperback since they're usually easier to read.
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Post by Lefrog »

I prefer hardcovers because I find new paperback cover edges too sharp. Though, I will read used paperbacks.
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Paper back. Always. It's a much better feeling when reading in my opinion.
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