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Giada at Dr. Stravagante's Traveling Book Circus: @hatshepsut0011
Misha at My Love Affair With Books: @Misha_1989
Velvet at vvb32 Reads: @vvb32reads
Jodie at Books for Company: @BooksForCompany
Misha at My Love Affair With Books: @Misha_1989
Velvet at vvb32 Reads: @vvb32reads
Jodie at Books for Company: @BooksForCompany
Janine at Me The Book Nerd: @CurlyGirl11
The question under discussion:Do you prefer e-books or print copies of novels, and why?
Related topics to consider:E-readers:- Do you have a specific e-reader that you prefer?
- Why did you choose that particular e-reader, did you try any others, and what were your experiences with them?
Print Copies:-Do you prefer hardcovers or paperbacks, and why?
Host @MoonlightGleams says:
My personal preference is reading print copies over e-books. The whole experience choosing a book off your bookshelf, flipping through the pages as you read, and then placing the book on your shelf when you're done is what I really enjoy. I don't get the same experience when I'm reading e-books on my e-reader.
For my e-book collection, I do own a Kobo e-reader (Wi-Fi edition) that I received for Christmas. It works great and I do enjoy using it a lot! It is perfect when you are on vacation, and want to pack light, or when you're carrying a lot of things but still want to read on the bus for example. I am actually hoping to get a Kindle in a few years from now as I believe there are so many great deals for e-books on Amazon and I love the feel and look of it as well.
I personally enjoy the Kobo as it’s very light weight, and has other benefits such as use of Wi-Fi and you can insert a memory SD card to save more e-books. I just wish that there was a built in light so that I can read at night without turning the light on in the room or without having to get a light add on.
In regards to Paperbacks vs. Hardcovers, I would have to go with paperbacks hands down. They are easier to read, and best of all don’t take up as much space as hardcovers do, so that means more space on my shelves for more books! *Winks!*
Guest @hatshepsut0011 says:
I have read a few e-books on my computer lately (I don’t have an e-reader), and it has not been good for my eyes. Maybe with an e-reader it is different, but I can’t say. Right now I prefer print copies for this reason. However if I had an e-reader, I would surely own certain novels only in e-book format, novels that I like, but do not wish to keep on my bookshelf (like the endless Anita Blake series). Still there are many books (in particular *picture books*) that I would buy to keep on my bookshelf. I can’t imagine reading a picture book on an e-reader. Or artbooks! (Drawing Down The Moon by Charles Vess *_*)The important thing I forgot to mention is…. I am a collector. I like book collecting, but I collect books that I really love. So to answer the question *hardcovers or paperbacks*, I have to say hardcovers. I’m always careful not to damage my books and they are usually like new when I finish reading them. It’s easier not to ruin hardcovers and that’s why I prefer them. And I think they look better than paperbacks on my bookshelf. :P
Guest @Misha_1989 says:
Do you prefer e-books or print copies of novels, and why?Print copies! I love holding an actual book, feel the pages beneath my fingers. And I love the smell of books (is that too weird?). Ebooks are very convenient, but will never replace print copies for me.
Do you have a specific e-reader that you prefer?I have a Kindle.
Why did you choose that particular e-reader, did you try any others, and what were your experiences with them?I haven't tried any other e-reader. I just read up a lot on e-readers, and Kindle seemed the best to me.Do you prefer hardcovers or paperbacks, and why?I don't have any preference. Both are alright with me. Books are books after all, whether paperback or hardback. However, if the hardback is too costly, I usually go for paperback.
Guest @vvb32reads says:
Good morning, Bookie Brunchers, I'm joining in today with a cuppa Peet's French Roast coffee with a cloud of half-n-half (well maybe more than a cloud - I like my coffee blonde).
In regards to e-books vs. print, I say Team Switzerland!
If you had posed this question to me a year ago, I would have said PRINT hands down. Again for the usual reasons of feel of the paper, smell of fresh print and view of the rockin' covers which all still appeal me. Plus, the added benefit of sharing the book by passing it along to a friend.
Then, I got a kindle and my reading world changed.
The likes (for kindle):
- easy to read via e-reader instead of on a computer especially during commute or away from computer
- ability to acquire books/stories with a click of a button - no waiting or delays in shipment
- the light portable non-bulky feel - I don't have to worry about cracking a paperback spine (one of my peeves)
- free and inexpensive offers via online book sites or authors - I’ve been introduced to many authors i would not have normally discovered
- ability to download review copies offered by NetGalley (link: http://www.netgalley.com/) also with ease
Things to improve (for kindle):
- I would love the ability to organize the list of ebook content by author name or title instead of its current format which is by latest downloaded or read.
- I would love it if they were able to convert ePub books instead of having to using a 3rd party software to reformat
As for types of e-readers, I can only vouch for the kindle which I have enjoyed over the past year. I chose it mostly because of its popularity thus far and its huge selection of titles.
I have not tried other e-readers. If I were to try another e-reader it would most likely be via iPad. The reason being that I am considering getting one in the future.
Ahhhh, beloved print copies that attract me are PAPERBACKS. The size and weight place a big role. Paperbacks are more convenient to carry in my purse (like the kindle).
So yeah, when it comes to ebooks and print, for now I am Team Switzerland!
Guest @BooksForCompany says:
Do you prefer e-books or print copies of novels, and why?This is a question l have both thought about a lot and also spoke about a lot. Everyone is different and my thoughts on this always changes a little bit but it’s mostly always the same, l prefer PB.Why? Because there is nothing like having a PB copy of a book you have been waiting for come in the post or seeing it on the shelf and then buying it. If I’m honest l don’t really get any sort of satisfaction from getting a kindle book because l never actually really ‘see’ it. I love getting to see the covers and holding it! Another reason l love my PB books is because l love to swap books and l can’t swap kindle books and even if it becomes available within the UK it won’t be the same as swapping PB copies.A strange thing l have found lately is how l tend to read PB books a lot quicker than l read on my kindle which makes no sense to me. If I’m honest then kindles are much more convenient because you don’t even really need any hands free, only one to press the button to turn the page. When I’m reading a PB l need two hands to read and therefore can’t read at times l can with the kindle. A problem with the Kindle is the fact it can break. I often leave a book lying around which may mean my dog lays on it or such but with my kindle l have to be so much more careful so l find l am much more likely to take a PB with me than a kindle.Do you have a specific e-reader that you prefer?I have a kindle which l do love, even though l have mentioned l do prefer my PB.
Why did you choose that particular e-reader, did you try any others, and what were your experiences with them?The reason l got a kindle is because my eyes started to hurt by reading on books on my laptop that aren’t out in PB and l found out kindle uses a special ink which means you aren’t damaging your eyes. With some other e readers they are just like computer screens which are rather bad for your eyes. So far l have had great experiences with my kindle and amazon. My kindle broke which was actually my fault but amazon had replaced it and l had a new kindle within 2 days!
Do you prefer hardcovers or paperbacks, and why?Basically, l love my PB books so much more but l wouldn't be without my kindle as it gives me the chance to read books l wouldn't be able to otherwise.
Guest @CurlyGirl11 says:
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I haven't got an e-reader yet, so I can't really say much about e-readers vs. print books. I can definitely see the advantages of e-readers in portability, space saving and having access to some books you can't get otherwise. I have problems with my eyes, so I can't read e-books on laptop, which is another reason I'm thinking about getting Kindle, but I'll see.
ReplyDeleteNext, paperbacks vs. hardcovers. I'm pretty much impartial here, I buy both kinds. Paperbacks take less space and they are easier to hold - hardbacks can be very heavy and my arms start to hurt if I read too long. I think both paperback and hardback covers look beautiful and I always take good care not to damage books, so in this aspect paperbacks work fine with me, too. Hardbacks somehow feel more prestigious, though.
I could never read books on a computer screen, so an iPad was out of the question as well. I have a kindle and I love it. I travel a lot on buses and it has come in so handy, as it is so lightweight and I can have multiple books with me. I find the screen really easy to read as well. I didn't think I would like it, but with the cover I bought for my kindle, makes it feel a bit more like you are reading a book. I have also found lots of authors through ebooks that otherwise I would never have got to read. (Oh as a side note.. @vvb32reads you can organise by author or title (top right hand corner) well at least you can on my Kindle) I haven't tried any other e-readers and although I love my Kindle, I'll never be a complete convert. (I want to make my very own library, like the one in beauty and the beast... yeah I know... wishful thinking..)
ReplyDeleteAs for whether or not I prefer paperback or hardback books... Well I don't mind. I buy both. I do know some people that will never buy hardbacks and will wait for the book to come out in paperback, I will never understand that. I love the feel of a hardback and the way it looks on a shelf. However they are quite bulky and weighty, so paperbacks have the advantage there... So yeah I'm on the fence, I love both of them!
Argh sorry for writing so much... Great Bookie Brunch once again guys, Well done! :)
I think there are advantages to both, and i use both.
ReplyDeletetraditional paper books are good for a change of pace, if im at home then im usually more inclined to read a paperback. if im out though i use my kindle, especially in dimly lit places or too bright places, i can make the text bigger which was the main reason i got one, i need big text and some paperbacks the print is so small my eyes strain to read it.
Yes i still like the feel of the paperback, but sometimes not so much the smell (i do sniff books) they can get musty. also where do you put all those paperbacks? i have over 200 books on my kindle, i could never fit that many ppbs in my room.
it may seem im biased towards kindle, but im not. I love both of them and i read both, i woudl be very sad if ppbs became exinct.
Thanks for having me as a guest! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great to read everyone's opinions.
Like Jodie, I read print copies faster than Ebooks. Plus like her, I have to be extra careful about my Kindle. So that's yet another reason why I prefer physical copies.
I definitely prefer print books over eBooks, but I do read eBooks from time-to-time on my computer. The thing I like about eBooks is that with my library's collection, there are some titles that we only have available as eBooks. I read the first Pretty Little Liars book as a print copy, but I had to download the rest of the books to my computer, as my library doesn't have print copies of the other titles. That was fine with me; it was nice to be able to read the rest of the series in any format I could. The other advantage I've found with downloading eBooks from my library is that since it's still such a new service, I'm able to get certain titles that I would otherwise have to wait for. For example, I had the print copy of The Iron Queen on hold since the end of June, and I was still waiting for it because one person who had it checked out wouldn't return it--it was overdue, and if that person would have returned it, it would have fulfilled my hold. I got tired of waiting, and as it turns out, we have The Iron Queen as an eBook, and it wasn't checked out, so I was able to check it out as an eBook instead. I don't plan on buying an eReader any time soon, though. I wouldn't use it enough to justify the cost of it at this point.
ReplyDeleteAside from all that, I like print copies because I like to use sticky notes to mark certain things that stand out to me, I like holding a physical book in my hands, seeing the books on my shelves, picking them out, organizing them, flipping through the pages. Basically, I love everything about print books. And I prefer hardcover over paperback, just because they're more durable, but as someone else pointed out, one advantage to paperbacks is that they take up less space on the shelves, which is always nice.
I've read a few short books and novellas online (Cory Doctorow has a wonderful habit of putting PDFs of everything he's ever written on his site), but my eyes just can't do it, so I usually end up printing the whole PDF out and reading it that way. Way to kill a bunch of trees!
ReplyDeleteso yes, I'm on team Print Book. I mentioned it on Fluidity of Time, but books, as physical objects, tell you so much about the reader and the reading experience - is the spine busted up? edges bent? pages marked? is it a copy from the 60s with cheesy cover art? so many things that add to the experience that I feel you just can't get with e versions. ok, I'll get off my soapbox now!
on to paperback vs hardback - I always go for paperback. Much more comfy for bathtub reading, and they usually fit in my purse better.
Do I prefer e-books or print copies of novels? Print copies all the way!
ReplyDeleteI love the feeling of flipping through the pages of a book. I love the smell. I love to pe able to hold it, and then put it in my bookshelf where it's all pretty with my other books. I love how you can see the love a book has had in its pages.
E-readers:
I own a Kobo, simply for my books from NetGalley. I've never bought any ebooks, simply because I want the print copies so badly that I won't waste money in buying both.
Print Copies:
-Do I prefer hardcovers or paperbacks?
Paperbacks for the budget and hardcover for the look. I do think Hardcovers are better when you carry your book in you purse because they do survive better in this hostile environment (there's a lot of stuff in my purse, ot be honest)
Fun :D
ReplyDeleteOk I do not have a reader but I have borrowed one from the library, bebook neo and I like that one. Sure it is nice but I do not love ebooks since I want blurbs, I want to be able to go to a page at once, I do not like that it takes a while to open everything.
So print for me. I am just bad at waiting
OMG loved the video and song. :) Great answers everyone.
ReplyDeleteI personally still love reading printed books - love the feel of a book in my hand, the smell of the printed pages and how beautiful they look on bookshelves all lined up (mine are by colour acutally - http://bookwormygirl.blogspot.com/2011/02/bookcase-of-week-starring-chrystal-of.html)
I do have an ereader - Sony Pocket Reader (in PINK) It's great for reading many of the self published books out there are most authors and puublishers prefer sending their books in ePUB or PDF format (and my reader can read both). Also - NETGALLEY and GALLEY GRAB are pretty awesome ways to read ARCs - so an ereader is essential. I also have a light for my ereader that I attach when I want to read in bed at night and not disturb my fiancee. :)
I have read PDFs on my computer before, butl ike mentioned above it hurts my eyes more than my ereader.
And I come back to printed books being my preferred format to read. I love the look of hardbacks, but for price I generally pick up paperbacks (trade paperbacks mostly). I don't mind with HB or PB, but I try to keep series all in the same type (they look nicer in groups like that.)
Great topic! :)
I am a huge fan of print books, and never thought I would want to read a lot of e-books. I sit in front of a computer at work, so by the time I get home, I'm usually not in the mood to read on the computer. However, I always thought an e-reader would make a lot of sense for traveling --- if I'm driving, I tend to bring a bag of books with me, so I don't run out of reading material.
ReplyDeleteThat logic worked really well for me this Spring when I took a trip to Italy. I bought a Nook (using up 2 gift cards and some Christmas money), and loaded up a few books. There would have been no way I could have traveled with a bunch of print books, especially hardcovers. Taking the Nook meant I had plenty of material, and it was lightweight.
I chose the black/white basic Nook for a couple of reasons:
* The Nook works with the product my library has to offer e-books and audiobooks. Amazon, at this time, has not worked out the business details to work with this product, although they say they will by the end of the year. However, in the meantime, I can download 5 books at a time onto my Nook. I can return them easily, and download more --- and I was able to do this halfway through my Italy trip, thanks to my Nook and my netbook.
* I didn't want a Kindle. I suppose my attitude it a bit snotty, but I didn't want to give Amazon more business. I'm not wild about them overall, and more to the point - I didn't want to have to buy all the books I wanted to read. I'm happy to use Project Gutenberg and other sources for free e-books, but for popular titles, give me the library any day.
That being said, I still prefer print books, although I'm currently reading and reviewing a few e-books. There's something about the tangible page, and smell of the paper, and feel of the book that I enjoy -- and while I like my Nook, I don't have the same reaction.
I'm still an old-fashioned type, and loyal to print books. I can see the perks of owning an e-reader (for travel, for example), but I can't bring myself to own one. I do think that they're destroying real life bookstores, and I like to physically own the things I purchase. I don't trust only owning something digitally - it can always be taken away. Kind of like prefering cash to credit.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I overall prefer paperbacks. I'll buy either used, but I make it a point to buy the hardcover copies of my favorite books.
When the ereaders first started to become popular I was so against them!! However once I began my love affair with Netgalley and how easy it was to convert ebooks to a Kindle/Nook I was sold.
ReplyDeleteI wound up going with the Nook and I really LOVE mine. I still read plenty of hardback and paperback books, but my Nook goes to the lake, the dentist, any travels and even the grocery store while Im waiting in line. Its pretty great. And not to mention my addiction to .99 cent nooks, seriously I could go broke!!..:)
@Pepca, I would definitely suggest a Kobo if you want something that doesn't cost too much and also if you are not sure if you would be using it often. Otherwise, if that isn't the case, I would suggest a kindle as I know many friends who have one and they prefer it the most in comparison to others. I know what you mean about being impartial between Paperbacks & hardbacks, if I find a hardback at a really cheap price, I would normally buy them at the deal LOL, they are pretty and they last longer (don't damage as easily).
ReplyDelete@Jennie, I really want to get a Kindle!! I also buy both paperbacks and hardbacks. I usually buy hardbacks of my favorite books to make sure that they won't damage as easily (plus they are really pretty hehe!) Thank you so much for writing so much! I appreciate you stopping by!
@LunaMoth, Agreed! There is definitely an advantage to both ebooks and print copies!I sniff books too lOL, Yo're not alone there! Right now I'm at nearly 300 books and still growing daily (just bought another 5 today *face palm* LOL! I hope to make it to 1000 someday! But definitely love the fact that ebooks are easier to organize!
@Misha, Thank you so much for being part of the post today! I'm having a lot of fun reading everyone's thoughts as well! *HUGS!*
@Kelley, I prefer print books as well! You make some really great points about ebooks being taken out at the library. I haven't tried the service yet but I definitely plan to (once my tbr shelf gets a little smaller LOL) but thank you for pointing that out!!! I am definitely like you when it comes to print copies, I love having them, seeing them, picking them up, everything! Thank you for stopping by!
@littleredreviewer, hehe I love your response! I actually take extreme care of my print copies, keeping them in zip locks when I'm reading one (the one I'm currently reading) so that they don't get damaged in my purse. (okay maybe that's a little too extreme, but I really want to keep my books in the same condition as I bought them LOL). *Thumbs up for paperbacks!*
Great topic! I will always choose print over e-books. I love the feel of a book in my hands and the smell of the pages and ink. :)
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do have a lot of e-books and I enjoy reading them, too! I don't have an e-reader but I do have a Kindle App on my PC as well as Adobe Digital Editions, and of the two I prefer the Kindle format.
@A Beautiful Madness, Same here with print copies!! YAY! hehe :). Kobo is definitely great for NetGalley! I know some of my friends have trouble uploading the ebooks to their e-books so I'm glad they work for the Kobo! LOL I am also torn between paperbacks and hardbacks when it comes to price and looks! Thank you for stopping by!
ReplyDelete@Blodeuedd, I also prefer print copies!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
@Chrystal, Isn't the video great!? I also really enjoyed reading everyone's response! :) Thank you for sharing your link! I will definitely check it out! OUUU I didn't know that ePubs can be read on Sony Pockets! Interesting hehe *whistles innocently* I will definitely need to check that out! You can definitely convert PDFs to ePub format to help for easier reading on your ereader! Thank you!!!
@Jo, okay, you went to ITaly?? I am super jealous! LOL, I have a whole bunch of family there! okay back to books LOL! E-readers are great for trips, especially when you're on the go. I still walk and read but sometimes I get so focused on trying to flip the page that I don't pay attention to the sidewalks and always trip lol (never fell thankfully). but ereaders really do help! Great to hear that you are enjoying your nook! Thank you for your thoughts!
@Sarah, I agree with you completely hon! I do think that ebooks and ereaders have effected real life bookstores as well. I also buy used books! No shame in that! Hardcovers do sometimes come in great deals! (just found great deals at chapters today 5$ for 5 books (1 dollar each) because they were having a sidewalk sale! Thank you for stopping by!
@Tina I was also against ereaders at first! I got my ereader for Christmas so it came more as a surprise, but then once I got used to reading on it, I began to enjoy it. That being said, I still prefer print copies!!! I haven't tried the nook, but do plan on taking a look at it as soon as I get the chance! Thank you for sharing!
@Lieder, Thank you hon! Definitely agree with you on the print books! I also have a good selection of ebooks to read from and like others mentioned, it's great for eGalleys for ARCs!!! Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you so much for everyone who has stopped by so far for this discussion! I really love reading all your thoughts!! I hope more stop by and share their thoughts! *HUGS!*
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the video! It is soo cute and the song is really nice! :D <3
ReplyDeleteTo the topic- I prefer print, but i may switch side for two reasons- save trees and convinience. I don't own an e-reader but reading online is so tiring esp on the eyes! @ BooksforCompany- so cool on the ink, an added point on e-reader then!
I guess kindle after the less-hurtful ink bitsy! :P oo or maybe an Ipad..the touch deal i soo cool! *sheepish grin*
I prefer paperbacks!!! they are cheaper and so much easier to carry around!
and with that I clear out my dish of scones and slurp the last of my coffee! It was a great Brunch folks! :D
Do you prefer e-books or print copies of novels, and why?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to be like everyone else and say that I prefer print books over e-books. I just love the feel of real books, and I agree with @Jennie I always wanted to have a library like the one from "Beauty and the Beast".
Do you have a specific e-reader that you prefer?
Not really.
Why did you choose that particular e-reader, did you try any others, and what were your experiences with them?
I had a Nook and I really liked it, but I took it back and got a Samsung Galaxy. On my Galaxy I have the Kindle and Nook apps; I think they are both good for e-books.
Do you prefer hardcovers or paperbacks, and why?
Although I do think that paperbacks are easier to care around; I prefer hardcovers because they seem classier. And I find that hardcovers always have a pretty cover.
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I definitely prefer print. There's just nothing like holding a book in your hands. I love the feel of the pages and, I agree with Misha, I love the smell! Especially the smell of a new book I've just bought. If they bottled that smell, I would buy it.
ReplyDeleteI don't have an e-reader, but I have downloaded a few e-books on my laptop using Adobe Digital Editions. I do like it, because my library has a digital portion of their website where you can browse and borrow e-books. The books are downloaded to your library for two weeks and returned automatically. No fuss!
As for paperback or hardback, it really doesn't matter to me. Hardbacks tend to have pretty dust jackets, but that alone isn't really worth the extra cost of a hardback. Typically, I'll just take whatever I can get. I do tend to have more paperbacks because they're cheaper.
@Kiwi, Thank you for stopping by hon! I definitely agree that e-readers are convenient and that it is definitely hard on the eyes to read at the computer. Make sure to test out all the ereaders before you make your decision if you want to get one!!!
ReplyDelete@The Diary of A Sparking Star, I would looove to someday have a library like beauty and the beast as well hehe! It has always been a dream since I was a little girl watching that Disney classic! Great to hear about the Samsung Galaxy! I never had the chance to test that one out! Thank you for sharing!
@Samantha, I love the smell of new books especially as well! I also use Adobe Digital Edition to manage my ebooks, it also helps to use this to transfer my ebooks to my Kobo ereader. (Just in case you decide to get one, I thought I'd give you a tip lol). Thank you for stopping by!
There is nothing like opening up a new book for the first time and breaking in the binding. However, when I travel, my Nook is a godsend because I no longer have to pack a bag just for my books... (Anyone else have to do that?) Then I jump back to the feel of a book, after you have read a bazillion times (IE To Kill a Mockingbird). And then that whle I get it immediately when it comes out thing.
ReplyDeleteAHHH I am on the fence. I don't know! Can I flip a coin?
OK
Actual paper books - final answer.
Phew that was tough
@Mflick1, LOL I do have to bring a bag just for my books whenever I go on vacation, trust me I understand! :)! hehe thank you for sharing your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great conversation. I haven't heard of Bookie Brunch and will have to watch out for them in the future! Thanks to @RandomMagicTour for telling me about it on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteI loved the song/music video by @CurlyGirl11 and will be following you now. It was so much fun!!!
I agree with what a lot of others have said in this conversation. I love my nook, but I have trouble getting away from a real book. There's nothing quite like holding one in your hands and feeling it and smelling it and seeing the pretty cover and interior design, esp. since I'd one day like to design such things.
I still buy more books than I do e-books. I also like books to match: If they're hardcover, they all are. If they're paperback, they all are. Ebook? They all are. So I'll keep buying real copies of Jodi Picoult and Rick Riordan and Tamora Pierce and a bajillion other authors, thank you very much.
But e-readers are great, too. There's some really good self-pub stuff out there for CHEAP. Like, $2.99 or less. And NetGalley/Simon & Schuster have awesome e-ARC programs that would be impossible without my nook since I hate reading on the computer for long periods of time. Plus, as a writer, I like putting the book I'm working on into my nook so I can refer back when I'm writing at work or home and don't have my computer on.
So they both have pros and cons. I like both physical and electronic books! I also liek both hardcover and paperback. If it's a book I don't LOVE or think I won't read twice, I might buy the paperback. But hardcovers last a lot longer, are much prettier, and can be cheap if you buy them online early enough (or late enough). I didn't always own hardcovers, but now I do. Some authors I've read for years go from pb to hc b/c I couldn't wait for releases any longer!
@A Backwards Story, Thank you so much for stopping by! I also buy more books than I do e-books, I'm not sure I will ever be able to make it the opposite, unless I really do end up running out of room LOL! I personally enjoy reading self-published novels as well! My favorite serious would have to be from Lori Pescatore (Blend Series): Human Blend, Earth Blend, (third to be titled). Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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ReplyDelete@moonlight gleam - sorry late for the followup, but thanks for having me
@jennie, thanks for the kindle hint
@curlygirl, ha! love you video! take it on the road!