Ebook or paper book?

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I love having the physical copies of books to put on my shelves and certainly reach for them first, but when it comes to curling up in bed with a book, it is much easier to get comfortable when using an e-reader.
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Definitely physical copies are my favourite! The felling of turning the pages, the slow making of a collection and the coloured shelves on my library are amazing! Plus, you may call me old school but ebooks are only a necessity for me, eg for travelling! I don't like them much 0:)
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I can go with either ebooks or printed books. I love having a full bookshelf and the smell of the pages but an eReader is more convenient whenever I go on trips.
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Post by Michael_Cries-a-ton »

Well, I guess none of you heard this:

If all the printed Harry Potter books' pages were to be lined side by side, they would cover the Amazon. Ironic, since what they already did when they were trees.

All of you who love paper, remember that a lot of trees, a lot of pollutants, and a lot of displaced wildlife were incurred just for you to get touchy-feely with a story you could've read on small LED bulbs.
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I prefer physical book to e-book. Light from the screen cannot allow me to focus on an e-book for long. Besides, a physical book can still be used in the case of power outage.
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I've always enjoyed reading a physical book. Something about touching the pages, flipping through the book and looking at the covers. However, recently my I was given a Kindle. Didn't think I would like it but gave it a try. I love it. I still have the sensation of flipping pages with the swipe. Most importantly, I can place notes instead of writing in a notebook. Never thought I would enjoy ebooks
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Despite eBooks being more portable and arguably more convenient, nothing beats the smell of a new book or cosying up with your favourite novel! #paperbooks
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There's nothing that replaces a book. I feel that I'm more focused with the book in front of me and I'm able to flip through the pages. However, sometimes it's inconvenient to carry around a book all the time so if I am not at home I will usually bring my ereader with me so that I am still able to read.
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Paper books any day.There is nothing like reading a book,on a hammock,under a leafy tree, on a warm sunny day,turning the pages, smelling the paper,and using a colorful book marker.E-books may be convenient and portable,but I will never be able to resist the allure of a physical book.
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A live copy in your hands is so much better than e books according to my experience.
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I much prefer reading a paper book, but I'm not opposed to Ebooks. I usually switch to Ebooks when I have to fly.
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Paper books anytime. The feel I get when I read a paper book can never be replaced by ebooks.
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Post by Ericack »

I've always loved reading a paper book.
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Post by ccundall2130 »

I love both! I always have a paper book to read every night before bed. But I love the accessibility of an e-reader for when I am out and about. I like to take my book with me, but there are times I have a few minutes to read and just didn't have my paper book. I'd rather read than waste time playing games!
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