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Do you buy ebooks?

I like how fast you can have them and are cheaper. But certain books I rather the paperback versions
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itsok · 31-35, F
Occasionally. But more often I use my library card to check out the book on Libby, and it lets me transfer it to Amazon/kindle, so I’m not buying it
hunkalove · 70-79, M
@itsok I don't do business with Amazon. I much prefer the way books look on Libby. My Kindle app didn't work at all for years. Now it kinda works.
itsok · 31-35, F
@hunkalove Amazon owns kindle, don’t you have to get your books from Amazon if you’re reading them on kindle?
hunkalove · 70-79, M
@itsok I don't read them on Kindle. I read them on Libby. The library pays Amazon a few cents.
Prince0217 · M
I prefer physical books because I can add them to my library and easily reference them later. For professional reading, I'm methodical and regularly review these books against new trends. I buy eBooks when necessary.
LavidaRaq · F
I love books. Actual books, vintage books. However, I enjoy my kindle as well. Easier to carry around and like you say they are instantly downloaded.
spookyweestar · 26-30, F
I just feel more present and mindful with a physical book. I find my mind drifts reading from a screen.
No, but that's from a quirk of mine, I love the feeling of a book in my hand. I love the feeling of a page turning in my hand. A screen tires my eyes, where a page on paper never does. Another quirk, though I sadly never read anymore. I used to go to quiet bars to read, and so much conversation could be created just by a book in hand. I think sometimes I used them that way, to create conversation, because much is said in who notices what you are reading.
Jenna76 · F
I more borrow them then buy them. you can use your local library or hoopla or libby to borrow them.
No need, I use the Libby app to get them for free. In the beginning, I missed the feel of real books but I’ve become accustomed to and quite comfortable reading ebooks.
@OlderSometimesWiser yes but there are books that you can't find for free
@Lovebird Of course, in which case purchasing is a good option to have.
SW-User
Generally not. I like physical books too much. I have read ebooks before, and I have nothing against them, but if I can get a physical book, I will choose that. Any time I would try to read on my iPad, I would just get distracted by the other apps anyway. 😑
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
@Miklee02 it's a great option sometimes. Like I bought this ebook in German and could translate it and everything
4meAndyou · F
Nope. Until my Kindle stopped working properly, I downloaded them for free from my local library.
However, if I don't mind tying up my laptop, I can download them from the library on my laptop and read them here.
Cigarguys · 41-45, C
Yes for my daughter she loves to read. She prefers paper books but ebooks are easier when we're traveling.
Not tried them yet. I've been buying audio books, but nothing matches the experience of a physical copy.
AdmiralPrune · 46-50, M
Yes. I much prefer having a real book but they take up too much space in my home.
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hunkalove · 70-79, M
I'm going blind and can't read real books anymore. I get an email every morning from Early Bird Books. Ebooks for $1.99-2.99. I also get them from the library. I much prefer real books but that's life.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
I went hunting for an ebook collection of crossword puzzles to do. Then I realized that never a crossword was spoken..😷
fun4us2b · M
Yes and audible...occasionally a physical book.
@fun4us2b audible yes though that's the format I would say I use the least
fun4us2b · M
@Lovebird while commuting, especially after work, I close my eyes and listen. Gives my eyes a rest.
@fun4us2b while going for walks is great
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
I did when I was going to school because it was easier to put them on a tablet.
But I prefer real books otherwise
SleepingWithGhosts · 46-50, M
No, I want the physical copy
tobynshorty · 51-55, F
Yes I have quite a few right now.
GoFish · 41-45, F
I just read SW and YouTube subtitles
No, they're free on YouTube and from the free library of Philadelphia, and other sources.
Go hog wild!
@Roundandroundwego the ones I buy are hard to find
@Lovebird my favorite books by my favorite authors are almost always free on YouTube, including interviews with the author and reviews.
I can only read ebooks for text enlargement and large print hard copies, my eyes are getting worse...
@Jenna76 Most of them were free or heavily discounted, You have to know how to search, the trick is to filter priced low to high.
Jenna76 · F
@NativePortlander1970 a favorite genre?
@Jenna76 Non fiction, scifi/fantasy, horror, comedy

 
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