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By *ind Paddy OP   Man
over a year ago

South County Dublin

Since the lockdown I've found it hard to read books. I prefer Books over Kindle

I've just finished reading my first book in ages,The Dublin Marathon celebrating 40 years.

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

I don’t like that e books mean more screen time . Tend to prefer physical books , and papers . Audio books are wholly dependent on the narrator ….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like books, the feel and smell of them but i also use kindle and audible,

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By *agnus5000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere

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By *agnus5000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere


"Since the lockdown I've found it hard to read books. I prefer Books over Kindle

I've just finished reading my first book in ages,The Dublin Marathon celebrating 40 years."

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Did you manage to read it under four hours though?

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By *ind Paddy OP   Man
over a year ago

South County Dublin

I've never used audio books, must try that.

One thing about the local council libraries is they share books which gives you more access to some great books

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By *ind Paddy OP   Man
over a year ago

South County Dublin


"Since the lockdown I've found it hard to read books. I prefer Books over Kindle

I've just finished reading my first book in ages,The Dublin Marathon celebrating 40 years..

Did you manage to read it under four hours though?"

No did not reach my target, have to increase my reading to do so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried Kindle and audio books, prefer the real deal.

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By *ealmc1973Man
over a year ago

Limerick, Clare, Tipperary

Books!

CDs!

Magazines!

...and real skin on skin! None of the new age virtual stuff

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By *ealmc1973Man
over a year ago

Limerick, Clare, Tipperary


"I like books, the feel and smell of them..."

Old libraries with books older than cars. The smell of old paper bound in leather cover, the old, hand carved wooden shelves and smell of old ink.

Oh lordy, the energy, spirit or genius loci of those places is unreal...being naked with partner in crime in on of these is on my bucket list

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Books!

CDs!

Magazines!

...and real skin on skin! None of the new age virtual stuff"

Hear!hear!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I relented after many years and got a kindle.

Nothing beats being able to get a sequel at 3am, for a fraction of the price, packing light for a trip or reading away til the wee small hours to my heart's content without needing a light on that caused rows.

Worth it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do prefer a real book but e readers provide features that make it easier to read for me, so fir that I absolutely love my kindle

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Real book for me..

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Prefer a real book ...in fairness if you're reading sitting on the toilet and you run out of toilet roll you can't wipe your ass with a kiddle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you're like me and have multiple books on the go at the same time then Kindle multiples that problem by 10!

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By *3nsesMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Much prefer the kindle as it makes the praticalties of reading a lot easier when you don't have to physically hold something.

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By *otownkid1967Man
over a year ago

Portlaoise

Prefer books but do have a kindle for holidays

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By *huCullainMan
over a year ago

Rathowen

If the book is good enough they'll make a movie out of it

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By *ind Paddy OP   Man
over a year ago

South County Dublin

I always enjoy reading a book and see how it turns out in the movie. Sometimes the film is not as good as the book.

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By *umpingJackFlashMan
over a year ago

Anywhere

Have tried kindle and audio books but still revert back to the book. Can't beat it.

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By *astelloWoman
over a year ago

Far far away

I have a kindle but I prefer the real book... Its the tactile nature, new paper smell...

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By *ind Paddy OP   Man
over a year ago

South County Dublin


"I have a kindle but I prefer the real book... Its the tactile nature, new paper smell... "

The one thing about a real book is you can pass it on to a friend

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By *B 4099Man
over a year ago

North West, Outer Letterkenny area

Always books for me. Not even close.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only read autobiographies on sports or Musicians tbh and they have to be a book because besides preferring books everytime ..if...now IF ..lm lucky enough to meet that person I can get them to sign it

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By *ildGroverMan
over a year ago

rathfarnham

Always books, haven’t tried a kindle yet.

I try and read a book a month or so.

Mix of fact and fiction. Murder mysteries in particular

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By *ddieBauerMan
over a year ago

cork city

Audible is so good. I love it

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By *s979Man
over a year ago

same

Love a bedtime book when I'm on my own

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By *ineapple_PrincessWoman
over a year ago

in the waves

Real books for me too

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By *ind Paddy OP   Man
over a year ago

South County Dublin

My favourite book is Stumpet City by James Plunkett all about 1913 lockout told through the story of Mary and Fitz. Read it a few times.

I've started to read Conversations with God, by Neale Walsch

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
over a year ago

Portstewart

I've been enjoying listening to audio books on YouTube lately and some very good stuff

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By *allyWally19Woman
over a year ago

The Road to Nowhere

I definitely much prefer the real deal but for travelling, kindle/audio books are so handy

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By *ulu00Woman
over a year ago

Donegal

Kindle is handier but nothing beats the familiar feeling for your favourite book in your hands

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By *dfabMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne

Never tried Kindle but I will always want the actual Stephen King book in my hand and to keep in the collection for reading again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Books for sure but kindle is making more sense space wise

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