Poll: Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?

Posted on August 17, 2014 | 26 Comments

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26 responses to “Poll: Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?”

Lisa Alber | August 17, 2014 at 2:32 pm |

Curious about what the “other” is …

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- Dru | August 17, 2014 at 3:52 pm |
  
  Other could be audio
  
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Kay Bennett | August 17, 2014 at 2:43 pm |

I only read printed books. It just would not seem without having that book in my hand!

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judy grogan | August 17, 2014 at 2:46 pm |

Printed

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Barbara Daley | August 17, 2014 at 3:27 pm |

I read books but prefer printed books. There’s something about physically holding the book and turning the pages.

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Katreader | August 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm |

I do read e-books, if I have to do so, but the question was prefer-so I picked printed only.

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Marisa | August 17, 2014 at 3:38 pm |

I read only ebooks (perhaps one print book at the year …)

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nancylynnjarvis | August 17, 2014 at 3:47 pm |

I want paper…unless it’s 10:30 at night and I need a book now.

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Shannon Baker | August 17, 2014 at 4:31 pm |

Completely indifferent.

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Pat | August 17, 2014 at 4:51 pm |

I love printed books at home but when I travel having an ereader is more convinient – more books, less space used – and when I am driving long distances audio books on CDs make driving more fun and less tiring. So I guess I am a fan of all forms. 🙂

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Nancy Funkhouser | August 17, 2014 at 5:27 pm |

I read both but really prefer print books.I haven’t done the audio and since I don’t travel in the car much I probably won’t unless I run into vision problems.

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Lois Rotella | August 17, 2014 at 5:28 pm |

I really enjoy holding a book in my hand. I also use an ereader sometime. Books came in handy when I had no power for a week. It is easy to share a book with a friend also.

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Linda Chudej | August 17, 2014 at 5:41 pm |

I like the ease of buying e-books & having them immediately available to read but I love the look, feel & smell of books, especially if they are older books & are illustrated. I don’t enjoy illustrations as much on the e-reader as I do in a hardback or paperback.

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Lindar | August 17, 2014 at 5:54 pm |

Print, digital and AUDIO (more & more often)

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Robin Coxon | August 17, 2014 at 6:01 pm |

Although I have an e-book reader, I love the feel of a book in my hands. The cost factor balances out for either so the savings for a print book or e-book doesn’t matter.

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Gram | August 17, 2014 at 6:44 pm |

I have many free ebooks on my PC, that said I do not get to read them as I spend so much time here that when I read I want a print book.

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Melody Gonser | August 17, 2014 at 6:53 pm |

I prefer a printed book.

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Rita Wray | August 17, 2014 at 7:10 pm |

I prefer printed books. I do read e-books but love holding a real book in my hands.

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Becky Prazak | August 17, 2014 at 7:17 pm |

Prefer print books.

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Jane R | August 17, 2014 at 7:55 pm |

I read both although I would have to say that I’m still partial to “real” (print) books. But, when traveling, you sure can’t beat the convenience of an e-reader.

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Cozynookbks | August 17, 2014 at 7:59 pm |

I prefer print books. I am reading my first e-book right now because I couldn’t get the paperback edition. It’s okay…..I like that I can read in the bed at night. But I prefer the feel of a real book.

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Maureen Hayes | August 17, 2014 at 10:15 pm |

I was unsure how to answer as well as some of your other commenters, but since it said PREFER I chose print books. I do also read e-books, especially when I am away or can only access the book that way. I also listen to audio books in the car and when cleaning house. It is ice to have options, but it will always love the feel, smell, weight, etc. . . of a printed book!

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Ovidia Yu | August 17, 2014 at 11:02 pm |

I picked ‘both’ because though I prefer print books I actually buy more e-books… then if I really love an e-book I may get the print version as well (like I have copies of Louise Penny, Laurie King etc in both formats)

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Pamela James | August 18, 2014 at 12:00 am |

I really like print books. But e-books can be read on the go better.

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Vicki Lemonds | August 18, 2014 at 10:37 am |

I would have said both ebooks & printed but with all the vision issues, it’s just easier on my eyes to read ebooks so I can adjust the font size.

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Cynthia E. Blain | August 19, 2014 at 7:26 pm |

Both work for various situations, and my husband and I also love our audio books for when we are driving anywhere, even just to Lowes!!!!!
Cynthia

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