My husband wanted his two books printed, and I agree. There’s something about the weight of a book in my hand that makes me happy. And the library was always my sanctuary as a kid.
I love both formats. An e-reader is great if you are short on storage, but doesn’t compare to a bookcase full of books or an end table with a stack of books. An e-reader can’t compete with the smell and feel of a physical book. I cannot imagine the world without libraries, so I do hope they’re here to stay.
I have just bought 4 new books with some gift tokens. With packing up our house and passing on a lot of our books to others, I had avoided buying any until we had moved and relied on my Kobo.. I am really enjoying getting my nose back in a book properly… hugs
When it comes to reading, a hard copy is best. Research agrees. Reading a book vs reading a tablet or Kindle? No question that the print on a hard copy makes it easier for reading AND retention. Libraries are booming…I rest my case. -Jennie-
Print on paper is better for the eye and probably the brain, but ebooks are great for travel and commuting. And libraries now offer ebooks for their users to borrow, and ebook readers. Libraries these days are leaders in popular technology, not outmoded institutions serving the unfortunate — as long as they continue to be supported by their communities, anyway.
ebooks are great for travelling and to just have in one’s bag for something to read at any time. They’re less bulky than carrying print books (especially being able to have a variety of books on the go simultaneously). I like the feel of a print book and as there is no screen glare there’s less pressure on the eyes. As an author the cheaper production costs and less cost than a print book for a prospective purchaser my books can reach a wider reading audience.
Hopefully the opportunity remains for both print and e books.
Yay. I’m for reading anyway you slice it, though I have a closer attachment to paper books. I stopped downloading on my Kindle a long time ago, I alrady have 200 books and not enough time to read. What about the 2,900 books holding up my house?
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Totally agree with this in every way!
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Great post, libraries were always my sanctuary as a kid. My husband wanted his two books in print, and I agreed.
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My husband wanted his two books printed, and I agree. There’s something about the weight of a book in my hand that makes me happy. And the library was always my sanctuary as a kid.
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As it was mine and many others Lily 👍😃
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I love both formats. An e-reader is great if you are short on storage, but doesn’t compare to a bookcase full of books or an end table with a stack of books. An e-reader can’t compete with the smell and feel of a physical book. I cannot imagine the world without libraries, so I do hope they’re here to stay.
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Agreed Michelle 👍😃
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I have just bought 4 new books with some gift tokens. With packing up our house and passing on a lot of our books to others, I had avoided buying any until we had moved and relied on my Kobo.. I am really enjoying getting my nose back in a book properly… hugs
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Good to hear you’re getting some RELAX and READ time Sally 😀
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When it comes to reading, a hard copy is best. Research agrees. Reading a book vs reading a tablet or Kindle? No question that the print on a hard copy makes it easier for reading AND retention. Libraries are booming…I rest my case. -Jennie-
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Print on paper is better for the eye and probably the brain, but ebooks are great for travel and commuting. And libraries now offer ebooks for their users to borrow, and ebook readers. Libraries these days are leaders in popular technology, not outmoded institutions serving the unfortunate — as long as they continue to be supported by their communities, anyway.
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Absolutely!
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ebooks are great for travelling and to just have in one’s bag for something to read at any time. They’re less bulky than carrying print books (especially being able to have a variety of books on the go simultaneously). I like the feel of a print book and as there is no screen glare there’s less pressure on the eyes. As an author the cheaper production costs and less cost than a print book for a prospective purchaser my books can reach a wider reading audience.
Hopefully the opportunity remains for both print and e books.
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Indeed Suzanne – Long Live Books and the stories they give us 😀
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Yay. I’m for reading anyway you slice it, though I have a closer attachment to paper books. I stopped downloading on my Kindle a long time ago, I alrady have 200 books and not enough time to read. What about the 2,900 books holding up my house?
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