FabSwingers.com forum: Book readers. Which do you prefer? A kindle or a paperback/hardback?

By *exxyyDy11 OP Man
16 weeks ago

North West

I don't mind kindles, but for me I prefer the hardback/paperback books.

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By *isskxxyvWoman
16 weeks ago

Reading

When the film comes out OP xx

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By *rdere OpusCouple
16 weeks ago

Brum - ish

Real book for the win. But Kindle is handy for travel.

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By *exxyyDy11 OP Man
16 weeks ago

North West

"When the film comes out OP xx"

That's cheating 😂

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Kindle.

Don’t have room to store real books.

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By *estructionDollyWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester

I prefer a proper book but I do have a Kindle for ease when I want to read out and about. And for my smut that I don't want up on my book shelves 🤭

Nothing beats the smell of books and the feel of the paper in a hardback.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
16 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

"I don't mind kindles, but for me I prefer the hardback/paperback books. "

There's something satisfying about the sound of the paper being folded back, and the smell...

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By *avie65Man
16 weeks ago

In the west.

I prefer a paperback, hardbacks are too heavy and they can give you a sore one when you are falling asleep. I have recently got a Kindle and it is very handy but it’s a bit of a pain having to move pages every 30 lines.

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By *ad NannaWoman
16 weeks ago

East London

An actual book, with real pages to turn, but, having books downloaded onto my phone means I don't have to carry a book on a train journey.

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By *allnHandsome12Man
16 weeks ago

Teesside

Been getting back into my books lately, definitely prefer an actual book so I can escape screens for a bit.

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By *vaRoseWoman
16 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

I prefer a nice floppy paperback for comfort reading although most of my books live on my kindle. I will occasionally add to my shelf trophies (hardbacks) if a book I’ve read on the kindle is good enough.

I read a lot though and couldn’t afford to or carry enough books around with me to read

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By *ad NannaWoman
16 weeks ago

East London

You can't take a Kindle into the bath with you.

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By *rdere OpusCouple
16 weeks ago

Brum - ish

Real books with pages and the smell of paper

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

The Mrs is a kindle freak I prefer an actual book.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
16 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

The tactile nature of holding a book, turning the pages getting to the end of the book and closing it.

A piece of electric crap can never replace that, plus there's something special about booking shopping browsing the shelves picking up a book and flicking through the pages.

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By *inky MelissaTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Aberdeen

I'll read articles and short form writing on my phone. If it's a book's length, I prefer the tactile nature of paper pages I can turn.

Borrowed a friend's kindle once and just couldn't get the same satisfaction as a book gives.

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By *vaRoseWoman
16 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

"You can't take a Kindle into the bath with you. "

My phone is waterproof and I have the kindle app

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By *inky MelissaTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Aberdeen

"The tactile nature of holding a book, turning the pages getting to the end of the book and closing it.

A piece of electric crap can never replace that, plus there's something special about booking shopping browsing the shelves picking up a book and flicking through the pages.

Stated so much better than what I was trying to say. Concise and blunt

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By *ulieScrumptiousWoman
16 weeks ago

North West

Both. I enjoy a real book for the feel and smell. But having hundreds of books at my fingertips, one handed reading (yes that too 😈) and the dimmable frontlight for bedtime reading means that the kindle probably just wins for me.

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By *eoBloomsMan
16 weeks ago

Springfield

I like something traditional I can hold and feel, whether it's soft or hard.

For reading I use a kindle.

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By *WANDTGCouple
16 weeks ago

Borough of Greenwich

I have a kindle with 60 odd books on it, but still like a paperback. As others have stated kindle is great for holidays.

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By *avie65Man
16 weeks ago

In the west.

I’ve also started listening to books. My local library has an app that lets you download some but not all books. It is okay but I find myself having to rewind quite a bit if I get distracted.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Funnily enough I was on the kindle app on the other window when I read this..

Probably kindle, rather than traditional books as I'm trying to save physical space..

Did the same thing with music years ago and got rid of hundreds of CDs and tapes and saved them to a few usb drives.

The kindle app works well if you already have a tablet with a big screen. No need to go and buy an actual kindle...

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By *issmorganWoman
16 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

I like both to be honest.

I like the convenience of having a few books on my kindle, but I love the feel and smell of a good book too.

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By *idssissyTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Nr cricket ground birm

Have used all 3

Hardbacks usually kept for authors I can't wait for new books to come in paperback

Have more paperbacks, mostly Charity or second hand

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By *urvelover87Man
16 weeks ago

London

I love paperback/hardback books and if I had the space I would love to have a proper collection...however I have to default to digital books to save myself the hassle of hauling boxes full of books whenever I move home (and I'm basically changing house every year).

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By *eliusMan
16 weeks ago

Henlow

Real tactile, printed pages, I love the smell of books … but happy to read graphic novels on my iPad as I can get loads on there.

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
16 weeks ago

wonderland.

Proper book. I have stuff on my tablet but only for emergency reading needs.

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By *estructionDollyWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester

"I like something traditional I can hold and feel, whether it's soft or hard.

For reading I use a kindle."

Dirty boy

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By *tevew9Man
16 weeks ago

Lanzarote

Real books , especially hardback, for anything that I would want to reread. Then tend towards audio books for one offs or new authors

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By *rettydevouringnotesWoman
16 weeks ago

Wakefield

Kindle for Kindle Unlimited as I read A LOT so works out cheaper, although if I read a great one than I'll buy the paperback.

Also love audible 🎧 for when I'm feeling lazy

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By *inxy777Woman
16 weeks ago

essex

Books, kindle when on holiday x

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By *exxyyDy11 OP Man
16 weeks ago

North West

"Kindle for Kindle Unlimited as I read A LOT so works out cheaper, although if I read a great one than I'll buy the paperback.

Also love audible 🎧 for when I'm feeling lazy "

Oh yeah audibles are pretty great. I just prefer the feel of a good book though

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
16 weeks ago

Crumpet Castle

A paperback ......... a lovely new sniffy paperback that I can bend the spine on and deface with a marker and feel that i've had a deep relationship with it

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By *midnight-Woman
16 weeks ago

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Audiobook - it's company for me 😎

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By *exxyyDy11 OP Man
16 weeks ago

North West

"Audiobook - it's company for me 😎"

I could never get into audiobooks. Think I prefer the feel and touch of a book

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By *eekyTattsCoupleCouple
16 weeks ago

Tyne and Wear

I read kindle books but I do miss the feel/look of a real book.

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By *tevew9Man
16 weeks ago

Lanzarote

As a preference I love the feel of a real book, and the expansion of the imagination that it gives. But I do like an audio book for ease. As its harder to find the time to concentrate on a real book nowadays

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By *rLothbrokMan
16 weeks ago

Lancs

It depends on the book really. If I read one in a series that has me gripped, I buy the paperback/hardback. On the opposite end, I have a few graphic novels that the author signed for me, so I bought the digital version too.

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By *anManCoolMan
16 weeks ago

Camborne

Paperback...i buy mine from a local book stall in a market, then when ive finished i give them back. It supports the stall too

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By *ellhungvweMan
16 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Paper books. There is something satisfying about turning pages.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

We buy books we want to keep in hardback.

We buy some books in paperback for round the pool etc

We both use kindle for many reasons; mainly as you can dip your toe into genres, authors and specific books for no risk.

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By *midnight-Woman
16 weeks ago

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"Audiobook - it's company for me 😎

I could never get into audiobooks. Think I prefer the feel and touch of a book "

I use them when walking

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By *tevew9Man
16 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"We buy books we want to keep in hardback.

We buy some books in paperback for round the pool etc

We both use kindle for many reasons; mainly as you can dip your toe into genres, authors and specific books for no risk. "

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By *oo boo bearWoman
16 weeks ago

hull

I’ve hundreds for cookbooks &’they have to be a physical book

General novel reads kindle all the way

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By *indergirlWoman
16 weeks ago

somewhere, someplace

Books I love or want to keep then paper/hard back.

Light reading of something then it's my kindle.

Plus it's the space needed as well, between me and my daughter we have pushing 200+ physical books to shelve 😬

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By *akedMMan
16 weeks ago

Witney

Books for me, hardback, i do have some on my phone as well

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By *a_brunetteWoman
16 weeks ago

Wiltshire

Paper ones

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By *eoBloomsMan
16 weeks ago

Springfield

"Audiobook - it's company for me 😎

I could never get into audiobooks. Think I prefer the feel and touch of a book

I use them when wanking

Aural sex

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By *teveinYorkMan
16 weeks ago

Pocklington

Paperback for novels etc. Hardback for reference and Kindle for holidays.

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
16 weeks ago

Reading

I switch very easily between paperbacks, kindle books and audiobooks. Sometimes have all three (or more) on the go at the same time. Just ease for whatever format is better at that time.

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By *exxyyDy11 OP Man
16 weeks ago

North West

"I switch very easily between paperbacks, kindle books and audiobooks. Sometimes have all three (or more) on the go at the same time. Just ease for whatever format is better at that time. "

You not a fan of hardbacks?

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
16 weeks ago

Reading

"You not a fan of hardbacks? "

Not really, no. I read them on occasion but only when I'm DYING to read a book. But that doesn't happen often.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
16 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

I've been reading a lot lately on my phone lol, portable and lightweight

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By *midnight-Woman
16 weeks ago

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"Audiobook - it's company for me 😎

I could never get into audiobooks. Think I prefer the feel and touch of a book

I use them when wanking

Aural sex

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By *cribeMan
16 weeks ago

Bridgend

Hard or paper back. Never a kindle.

I’m a proper page turner.

Tactile and like to feel a book.

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By *exxyyDy11 OP Man
16 weeks ago

North West

"Hard or paper back. Never a kindle.

I’m a proper page turner.

Tactile and like to feel a book. "

I'm the same. Love the feel of a book

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
16 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

I like the smell too

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By *rLothbrokMan
16 weeks ago

Lancs

"I like the smell too"

The new book smell is heavenly! If we could replicate that scent identically, someone would make a fortune.

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
16 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

"I like the smell too

The new book smell is heavenly! If we could replicate that scent identically, someone would make a fortune. "

Absolutely

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By *liceDarkTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Worksop

Paper book. Can't imagine having to stare at one more screen.

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By *eliWoman
16 weeks ago

A physical book.

Never owned a Kindle or similar.

Never going to.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

I don't mind any format but kindle allows me to adjust the font for easier reading.. I'm enjoying Audible now too

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By *tevew9Man
16 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"A physical book.

Never owned a Kindle or similar.

Never going to. "

Real paper over electronics

. But as said before audio is making inroads to my preferences

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By *tevew9Man
16 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"I don't mind any format but kindle allows me to adjust the font for easier reading.. I'm enjoying Audible now too"

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By *uenevereWoman
16 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

I much prefer a physical book.

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By *eliWoman
16 weeks ago

"A physical book.

Never owned a Kindle or similar.

Never going to.

Real paper over electronics

. But as said before audio is making inroads to my preferences "

I've never really got on board with audio which is weird as I'm very aurally focused. I suppose it's because I'm very particular about voices and the wrong reading/emphasis/accent that doesn't align with the one in my head would put me off listening further.

Tl;dr? Too much of a twunt to enjoy audio.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"A physical book.

Never owned a Kindle or similar.

Never going to.

Real paper over electronics

. But as said before audio is making inroads to my preferences

Tl;dr? Too much of a twunt to enjoy audio.

High Grant reading 'A Christmas Carol' is a delight

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Chichester

Proper book

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By *r.ZeistolfMan
16 weeks ago

Nottingham

Paperback for ease of reading, I like it when a book looks a little rough around the edges and well loved.

Hardback for display purposes, I used to have a full collection of the Inheritance cycle of books that I cherished as a kid but they have gone missing.

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By *olyGlamorousWoman
16 weeks ago

Altrincham

I hated switching from books to the phone app but now prefer it, can whip me book anytime I want, Audible too, love it!

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By *rookedsmileMan
16 weeks ago

Derbyshire

Like a bit of audible but love a real book.

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By *a LunaWoman
16 weeks ago

o o OO o o

Proper book. I find the sound of the pages turning over very soothing.

I always enjoyed re-reading books I had read on holiday as you could still smell the faintest whiff of sun lotion.

Don’t get that with a kindle!

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By *tevew9Man
16 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"I hated switching from books to the phone app but now prefer it, can whip me book anytime I want, Audible too, love it! "

I like the accessibility of kindle/ phone books.. miss the feel of a real book but the convenience outweighs the feel

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By *eliWoman
16 weeks ago

"A physical book.

Never owned a Kindle or similar.

Never going to.

Real paper over electronics

. But as said before audio is making inroads to my preferences

Tl;dr? Too much of a twunt to enjoy audio.

High Grant reading 'A Christmas Carol' is a delight "

I don't think you know me well enough to know how truly perfect a suggestion that was to seduce me over to the audio side. Thank you.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Bit of both but currently reading on the kindle

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By *olyGlamorousWoman
16 weeks ago

Altrincham

"I hated switching from books to the phone app but now prefer it, can whip me book anytime I want, Audible too, love it!

I like the accessibility of kindle/ phone books.. miss the feel of a real book but the convenience outweighs the feel"

Yeah I agree with you on all that

I had books all over my house at one time, but now they're all in my phone

Can reread them over and over again, listen to them over and over again and never get bored

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By *ust JuicyWoman
16 weeks ago

east london

Real books unless travelling then a kindle

Recently got into audio books - great for a little fettish read or just when on a train without a seat

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By *GreyWolf68Man
16 weeks ago

Tonbridge

I prefer paper, but I just don't have space for any more books.

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By *veragecouple2000Couple
16 weeks ago

South Wales

I switched to a kindle a few years ago as I read a lot and we just don’t have the space for books.

I love my kindle but it’s a lot more painful when I fall asleep reading bed and it hits me in the face! Xx 😄

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By *riel13Woman
16 weeks ago

Northampton

I like books... I need less screen time so not up for a Kindle and just can't do audio books either

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By *ildbillkidMan
16 weeks ago

where the road goes on forever

Hardbacks,and paperbacks, for real reading, my cell for short or on the go

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By *aizyWoman
16 weeks ago

west midlands

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By *aizyWoman
16 weeks ago

west midlands

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Wrong thread, need my reading glasses on! 🤓

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Central

Definitely printed on paper

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By *lofeldMan
16 weeks ago

Redhill

Proper books all day, can't beat the look, feel and smell

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By *tacie-JaneTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Birmingham

Paper every time…have all six fifty shades on my bookshelf😊

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
16 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"I don't mind kindles, but for me I prefer the hardback/paperback books. "

Hard back. My sweaty hands destroy paper backs...or if I drop it in the bath. Lol!

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By *ampireLoveMan
16 weeks ago

Essex

Need the paperback so you can have in in your bookshelf!

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By *effdelightMan
16 weeks ago

Grimsby

Paperback all day. But there's definitely a great place for a Kindle as much as i don't like to admit it. I love books though.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
16 weeks ago

Wirral

I never thought I'd love the kindle but I do! It's just so convenient; can't remember the last time I read a physical book that wasn't a textbook or cookbook.

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By *issolvedOrdersMan
16 weeks ago

Bristol

Not a kindle, but I’ve tried reading books on an iPad, and nothing beats having a proper paper copy in your hand

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By *wertyjk01Man
16 weeks ago

NW London/Kent/Midlands

You know what I actually really enjoyed using, I had a galaxy fold (before I snapped it in half accidently) and as it had a hinge you could hold it like a book and it still had a large screen.

Preferred that to my kindle or iPad.

Nothing beats a fresh book though. Do you like to preserve the spine or crack it open straight away?

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I recently got a kindle paper white and absolutely love it, I definitely read faster and more often on that, I've been converted.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I'm not a huge reader but for me the kindle is for traveling and experiencing new genres. You can use the Kindle to support a real book. Mainly for reading the books you know you won't keep.

I think of it the same way as a sex toy. They are great at getting you off and arguably more efficient and take up less space. But the real thing just feels, smells and handles different. And, when you have the time, the real thing provides a much better experience. Xxx

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By *oughmanMan
16 weeks ago

Sunderland

Has to be paperback or hardback.

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By *umalotagainMan
16 weeks ago

a town called malice

Not a big reader but on holiday definitely prefer the actual book paperback /hardback

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By *onnyJohnMan
16 weeks ago

Doncaster

Both, personally i think both have their good points, sometimes i like to have the flexibility of a tablet to read from i.e. multiple books available or to browse and download, and sometimes i like the tactile aspect of physically turning a page...

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Nothing like a physical book

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By *idnight RamblerMan
16 weeks ago

Pershore

Tried Kindles several times and in theory see the benefits. But not for me, a book every time.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
16 weeks ago

north

I prefer real books to a kindle. But I’m dyslexic and I drive a lot so I’ve been getting my book fix by listening by to audiobooks when I’m on the road for the most part recently.

Helps me enjoy the book without having to reread each paragraph 3 times and it relieves the boredom on the long drives.

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By *BWLOVER1965Man
16 weeks ago

Ipswich

Paperback old school can pick it up when you like and put it down

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By *orphia2003Woman
16 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Paperback / hardback

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By *eroLondonMan
16 weeks ago

Mayfair

A book, a real book. It's the tactility for me. The thumbing of the leaves, the satisfying page turns, the old musty smell, the 'weighty' feel that's absent from a lightweight Kindle™ or your smartphone, and the undeniable 'foxing' of the pages from an old book.

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By *ensualMan
16 weeks ago

Sutton

I am not bothered about the medium, it is the words (and pictures in regard to graphic novels) that count to me.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

I think Kindles are a god send for people with limited space or who move around a lot. Being able to transport hundreds of books in your pocket or bag is liberating.

There's a place for all the different ways to access the written or spoken word I think and while kindles don't seem so popular they certainly take up less room in the removal lorry when I flee from yet another disappointed lovers abode...

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