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Friday, February 22, 2013
TGIF - Time to Hop!
So, the question of the week is: Do you prefer reading printed books or using an e-reader?
- Well, not so long ago, I refused to even hold an e-reader in my hand. I loved "real" books too much—I loved the feel of them, the smell of them, the whole bit. Then, NetGalley came along and I needed a way to read e-galleys (I still won't read a book on my computer!). So, I caved and bought a Kindle Fire. And guess what? I love it. I didn't think I would, but I do, I really do. These days, I still mostly read printed books, but I enjoy a fair amount of e-books (most of which are e-ARCs), too. I'm no longer anti e-readers because I believe what Stephen Fry said: "Books are no more threatened by [e-readers] than stairs by elevators." Too true.
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Great answer! I love both!
ReplyDeleteKendal
http://kinxsbooknook.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-blogger-hop-3.html
I agree -- I'll never give up printed books, but I love the convenience of eBooks!!
ReplyDeleteThis is almost exactly how I feel about it. Thanks for telling me about the hop!
ReplyDeleteHere's my post:
http://sarahsyablog.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-blogger-hop-printed-books-or-e.html
I love this question and seeing everyone's answers.
ReplyDeleteI guess we all may be won over at some point. I just hope there will ALWAYS be printed books.
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Love your answer. And, I love that quote by Stephen Fry. :D
ReplyDeleteI put the wrong link in my post.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
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My answer is similar to yours.
ReplyDeleteHere's My Answer
I hadn't heard that quote about e-readers. Love it! I used to be against them too. Until I got one. Sigh! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great quote.
ReplyDeleteYou and I are the same person! When everyone starting going on and on about how much they loved their ereader, I immediately went on this huge spiel about how printed books were 100% better. I had my ipad for about 4 months and one day when I was sick, I caved. I really wanted to read Catching Fire and had no energy to drive over to the bookstore. Instant gratification, I guess haha. And I love NetGalley and hate having to read on the computer. For books that are already published, I definitely go buy the real printed copy!
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