I’ve tried it, not on a Kindle, but an iPad. It’s genuinely not as good and I just didn’t really connect with it as well. Not sure what it is, maybe just the actual “page turning” which I miss, but yes, sticking to paper at this stage despite the technological advances.

I still prefer the hard copy’s too.

I prefer hard copy: It’s easier on the eyes, your kids can actually see you setting the example of reading (not using a screen), and there’s just something about books. That said, ebooks are good in certain situations, notably when out and about or travelling.

I love books! Both kinds. I found though that I was collecting too many paperbacks and it was turning into clutter. Now if I buy a book it’s electronic on my kindle. I have recently discovered the borrow box (free app) for iPad and I use it to borrow Ebooks from the library.

i like the real ones! can’t beat a good book. i have read ebooks and that is good if you are not sure that you will like a new author or book, it is cheaper to have a try at new things.

I still use hard copies, i like it better

Yeah I have a book case full of books too…

I have switched to a Kindle. I resisted for ages, because I though I wouldn’t enjoy it as much as a real book. But now I love it. I always have a book waiting to be read, and its small and light and I can slip it into my handbag to read while waiting for appointments, etc.

Definitely tho old fashion hard copy book is my choice!

I agree with MOM90758 – cookbooks. I love my hard copy cook books that are smudged with stains and well used and loved with all of my favourite recipes.

I love my hard copy books, the beautiful covers, the feel of the books, stacking them in the bookcase, curling up with a book and I just love my hard copy books. I do see the benefits of electronic books if travelling or in hospital or if short on space.

I think that slowly ebooks will become even more available to everybody. I don’t mind reading some ebooks sometimes. But for example there are some books that I absolutely WANT to have printed: picture books for children (ebooks are not the same in my idea, they don’t capture kids’ attention and interest the same way) and cooking books. I love owning my cooking books and ebooks are just not the same! 🙂

I have a kindle which I love. Generally the books are cheaper (sometimes free) and you can buy a new book instantly if you decide at the last minute that you want to read a new book. I miss the feeling of buying a new book or spending hours in a book shop (before I had children!) but I love the convenience. I am also exposed to so many new authors as Amazon gives you recommendations based on your purchases.

Sorry but I forgot to mention. I now don’t have as many hardcopy books which means I don’t have to worried about where to put them, as the bookcase is full. As they are all stored in my kindle.
There are still some books that I buy hardcopy as they are not available in electronic format. Hope this helps

I have a Kindle & love it.
I buy the books at a cheaper rate then hardcopy books.
When I travel I can have as many books with as I want & it takes up the room of one small book in my shoulder bag. I have friends that also have a kindle & love theirs too but I also have friends that like to have the hard copy as they like the feel of it & actually turning the pages. I think it is just personal preferences.

I read sometimes some books on my iPod but I definitely prefer paper books!!

I have tried, but enjoy hard copies much more.