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| Ghost Mountain Ranch Series |
“Hello. I’m a romance writer. Yes, I have published books. You can find them at Amazon. They are cheaper as ebooks.”
When I tell people, I write romance novels and hand them my card, hoping they will buy a copy of one of my ebooks, I often get the standard “Oh, I don’t read ebooks. I love to feel a real book in my hands.”
How do you come down on this topic? Do you prefer real paperback or hardback books, or can you make do with a digital novel on your tablet or cell phone?
An article written five years ago shows scientists were becoming concerned about the switch to digital. “Research suggests that recall of plot after using an e-reader is poorer than with traditional books." See the article Readers absorb less on Kindles than on paper, study finds in The Guardian.
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For myself, I have shelves of paperbacks and hardbacks. Mrs. Neff, my ninth-grade teacher, told us we should own books. And of course, my father collected books. My mother read library books all the time.
Over the years, I’ve culled my books, giving them to a charity book sale. But I still have hundreds. I also have hundreds of ebook downloads from Amazon. It's so easy to "Buy with 1-Click."" When I wait at a doctor’s office or when I take my lunch hour at work, it is very convenient to open the Kindle app on my iPhone and start reading. It's easier than carrying a bulky paperback.
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However, I like to use paperback when I’m doing research and underlining and taking notes. Yet, I find it’s easier to read an ebook on my iPad in bed. No trouble holding the book and turning pages.
So, I come down on both sides of the fence. Not totally for, but certainly not against. What do you think about ebooks? Do you prefer the feel of paper or are you digital all the way?
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I prefer physical books. However, I have a tablet full of ebooks that I read from. It is just harder to cuddle up with an ebook than with a physical book. Stephaniesuesansmith at gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I tried to find out on my Amazon account how many books I've downloaded over the years, but I couldn't figure it out.
DeleteI agree with you. I love paperback or hardback research books and books that I plan to reread. My kindle is so handy to read, though. I have way too many books downloaded. I simply can't resist a good book. My husband and I both love books and our house had several bookcases full of our favorites.
ReplyDeleteJan, I'm like you. I tend to buy fiction for my Kindle. I buy print for research. I'm one of those people who highlights, underlines, and dog-ears paperback books. I know. Sacrilege. But it is what I do. Like you, my office and home is filled with physical books!
ReplyDeleteIn my heart, I still prefer print, but when I read, it's from my Kindle. Most of my research is online, but I do still cherish the print books I've used for it. Since I still prefer traditional publishing, I will admit my one gripe with one publisher I have is the cost of print books through them.
ReplyDeleteI much prefer paperbacks but I'm getting used to using my kindle.
ReplyDeleteKatrinaDehart at ymail dot com
If you have an iPhone, have you ever tried reading on it? The type is tiny! It's easier to read on a Kindle.
DeleteI’ve switched completely to eva books. Much easier on the eyes than paper. Also I highlight on my Kindle if I need to look things up later.
ReplyDeleteI like both kind of books. But when reading a print copy I need to use reading glasses. And I live in a very small space so really don't have room for too many paperbacks so my Kindle holds so many! Plus I can increase the size if I need to.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a print book, fiction or research, but have e books on my tablet. I'm considering buying a dedicated reader, but am unsure what kind to get. The one time I prefer an ebook is when I'm on the treadmill.
ReplyDeleteI love reading ebooks because of convenience. My Kindle Voyager has a built-in light so no clip-on book lights needed. Plus, you can adjust the brightness of the light, change the font, change the size of the font, and buy a book to read in the middle of the night without getting out of bed! I carry mine in my purse so I'm never stuck waiting in line someplace without something to do. However, for nonfiction/research, I prefer print. It's just easier to look something up. The only time I buy fiction in print is if I've already read it in ebook and loved it so much I know I'll want to read it again and again.
ReplyDeleteI prefer hard copies but because of the cost and old eyes I read more on my Kindle app
ReplyDeleteA bit of both, usually physical.. but I've run out of space.. so I have a kindle which works well too. pores(at)live dot com
ReplyDeleteI read both but I favor print books. Just call me old-fashioned. I've been around too many moons before ebooks saw the light of day to be all that comfortable with them. In fact it was several years before I finally broke down and bought a Kindle and that wasn't until the Kindle was able to go online. More than a one-trick pony, if you will.
ReplyDeleteoops...forgot my email address in my post. kareninnc at gmail dot com Told you I was an old dog.
ReplyDeletePrint is always my first choice. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteNothing like the smell or feel of a print book. I had to get with the program, and yes I have a Kindle. I use it primarily when I travel. Can't cuddle up with a Kindle though. Love my print.
ReplyDeleteI will always prefer a print copy. Much easier on my eyes. Just feels right too.
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I had stopped reading a couple of years before I started reading on my Kindle app because I was tired of holding and carrying books. I used to borrow a lot from the library. Then I stopped. Finding the Top 100 Free on Amazon got me hooked on romance ebooks because they comprised 60-70% of the list. I like that I can read on my phone. Now I have a Kindle eReader that I call my "book". It fits snugly in my hand, has a backlight for reading in the dark, and I have ARCs on it too. I buy, or win in auctions/giveaways, paperbacks as keepsakes. I have many,many more ebooks than books.
ReplyDeleteI’ve never read at night in bed ... until I got my Kindle. Now I read every night before sleep...it’s been a godsend for keeping the nighttime nonsense worry at bay.
DeleteBoth for me, also. Having the kindle app on my tablet saves a lot of room in my suitcase when traveling. Also there are some books I want to read that are only available as ebooks. I like print books too, though. I will just read in whatever form it comes in.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Jan! Both. I have an extensive print library, but I'm also running out of space. Research books are always print. Pleasure reading can be either. You can't beat a Kindle or other such device for easy, especially when traveling. *sigh* Remember those days? LOL I'll be more than ready when that time comes again. 😁
ReplyDeleteA lot depends on where I am when I will be reading. IfI'm out on the beach, I prefer a hard copy. Just something about holding the book. It's probably a nostalgia thing. Other times, I'm happy with my ebooks.
ReplyDeleteprefer print
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