I started reading again this year after spending my whole childhood living in books then one day forgetting they existed. I have a kindle and use the library’s app. I set a goal for myself at the beginning of the year and I’m already past it. I really love reading again.
I didn’t know what I liked to read so it was interesting to find out more about myself. I enjoy reading on my kindle but there are these two books I have read this year that I cannot stop thinking about. They were beautiful. I have to get the physical books. Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh and The Vegetarian by Han Kang.
Does anyone ever buy the physical books? Do you read them? I think I would flip through them but not read them.
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I don’t read the physical books. It’s hard on my eyes. I only occasionally buy a physical book in anticipation of having the author sign it.
i have not bought a physical book for myself in nigh ten years. i bought a lot of physical books for my kids, though
I tend to keep a Lending Library shelf of my favorites at home. Friends and family are free to borrow, if they are so inspired and I charge a fee of “a coffee and a chat” to discuss their thoughts in payment. Also, a good conversation starter for guests who visit. Always fun to see serendipitous connections form.
75/25 Kindle. Physical copies are normally special editions, hardcover (of authors I like), or otherwise.collectable. I sometimes also grab trash paperbacks if in the mood when I travel. There just something about keeping a paperback or two around in my bag when traveling.
I only buy physical as far as comics/graphic novels go.
I read physical books almost exclusively. But occasionally I’ll get a ebook, and if I enjoy it enough, I’ll get the physical version of what I read.
I think it’s to do with being a author myself. It’s much easier to flick through physical novels for inspiration or to study a certain writer’s style.
Also, I have always enjoyed collecting. And I prefer having a shelf for my books.
I thought ebooks would be a cheaper, easier to store option.
In the end I find myself in a vicious cycle of impulse buying, getting the paper back of the books I enjoy, then coming back again for the hard back box set because it’s on sale.
Then I feel down the rabbit hole of audio books. Turns out that with practice you can understand 3 times speed quite easily. An entire book in 4 hrs… With no eye strain.