[Kate!]

For me its half the pleasure to physically buy and possess the book and treasure it but do you prefer the convenience of downloading onto a kindle eg?

Whats your preference?

[Lostie!]

Physical books

[Mokka]

I don't have a preference... Both have their own attributes.

A physical book, that you hold and feel and smell is delightful... And it's safer in the bath.
An ebook is handy on that device you carry around every where, so you always have it with you on the go, and it doesn't weigh you down.
Sometimes I read the same book on both formats. I will have the hard copy at home, and the epub version in my pocket.

[jennyjuniper]

Definately real books. The feel of them as well as the contents are what I prefer. I download recipes, but even then I want to have them on paper.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

Definately real books. The feel of them as well as the contents are what I prefer. I download recipes, but even then I want to have them on paper.

This.

[Niamh.]

Actual books, I've never actually read a book on a kindle or whatever

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Actual books, I've never actually read a book on a kindle or whatever

This.

I love books.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Kindle for years now

not read a book book for ages

[Locke.]

It doesn't count if it's not the actual book

[LeatherTrumpet]

when i go to bed and put the kindle fire on I can have a wee look at the internet (weather stuff), check to see if Marsh has been banned and look for celeb bikini shots on the DM and then just flick to my current book all without moving. Plus its nice and bright and if i am in an auction waiting and i want to continue reading my book it knows (on my phone) where I am in my book and then at night my kindle knows how far i read on my phone

its much better

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

when i go to bed and put the kindle fire on I can have a wee look at the internet (weather stuff), check to see if Marsh has been banned and look for celeb bikini shots on the DM and then just flick to my current book all without moving. Plus its nice and bright and if i am in an auction waiting and i want to continue reading my book it knows (on my phone) where I am in my book and then at night my kindle knows how far i read on my phone

its much better

[BigSister]

actual book for sure

[LeatherTrumpet]

Plus books clutter up houses as people still are reticent to throw a book out when they should - very few books are worth keeping

[Princess]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Plus books clutter up houses as people still are reticent to throw a book out when they should - very few books are worth keeping

They don't clutter. They're pretty and make everything all book smelly.

Real books forever and always. I'd never buy a Kindle.

[Lostie!]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Plus books clutter up houses as people still are reticent to throw a book out when they should - very few books are worth keeping

Who is anyone else to say when other people should get rid of books? People will keep books for as long as they wish, they don't have a set expiry date.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Who is anyone else to say when other people should get rid of books? People will keep books for as long as they wish, they don't have a set expiry date.

I take lots of books from dead estates and houses are cluttered up with books that mainly end up in skips. they are dust magnets and take up valuable space in peoples homes.

The days of having books in your house to try and tell people how educated you somehow, are are over.

Dump them and free some space up

[Lostie!]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I take lots of books from dead estates and houses are cluttered up with books that mainly end up in skips. they are dust magnets and take up valuable space in peoples homes.

The days of having books in your house to try and tell people how educated you somehow, are are over.

Dump them and free some space up

Quite an assumption on your part. I have no immediate plans to get rid of any of my books (even the ones I've finished), for the simple reason that I like them and would like the option to read them again in the future.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Quite an assumption on your part. I have no immediate plans to get rid of any of my books (even the ones I've finished), for the simple reason that I like them and would like the option to read them again in the future.

have you ever used and owned a Kindle?

[Kate!]

Books needn't clutter. I recycle by returning them to the charity shops which is where I buy the majority.

[LeatherTrumpet]

yes the paperwhites will not glare but the fire's will as they are LCD (although for a few pounds you can get an anti glare screen protector)

paperwhite below

[Ashley.]

Actual books, kindles are bad for eyesight.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

Actual books, kindles are bad for eyesight.

Wrong

reading books in poor light IS bad for eyes, Kindles are good for eyes


http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/...Your-Eyes.html

[LeatherTrumpet]

No glare in bright sunlight

Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, the latest Kindle Paperwhite reads like paper – no annoying glare, even in bright sunlight.
Won't tire your eyes in the dark

Kindle Paperwhite guides light towards the surface of the display with its built-in front light – so you can read comfortably without straining your eyes. Adjust your screen's brightness for great reading in any light.
Charge monthly, not daily

Kindle Paperwhite won't leave you tethered to a socket. A single charge can last up to six weeks (based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at ten).
Read comfortably with one hand

Thinner than a pencil, lighter than a paperback. Hold Kindle Paperwhite comfortably in one hand for long reading sessions.
No distractions

Kindle Paperwhite is purposely designed as a dedicated E-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions such as e-mail alerts or push notifications.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm not the biggest Book reader.

But I do prefer physical copy to it being put on a Kindle, the latter just feels too clinical.

[MTVN]

Probably would have voted actual books when this thread was made but I got a kindle paperwhite a while back and it's amazing. I've read a lot more since I've had it and read books and authors which I would never have known existed. You get to download a free sample of any book on there and you get recommendations based on what you've already read.

I do still read the odd book because it is nice to have a physical copy sometimes but I use the kindle a lot more