Ebooks vs. Paper books: The final showdown

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by poleprediction • 7 months ago

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5555624• 7 months ago

At this point, it looks like 2025 will be the first I neither bought nor read a physical book. I still read every day; but, they've all been ebooks this year. Since I read on my phone, I don't need to carry a book or ereader. I used to read physical books before going to bed; but, this year, I found myself reading fewer books at the same time. (As opposed to a couple on my phone and a couple of physical books before bed.)

onecommentman• 7 months ago

Opposite for me, I read more physical books, primarily >50 years old. Reading more for pleasure now, I find the physicality of books deeply satisfying. Also prefer paper magazines for hobbyist content.

I still refer back to ebooks I had bought primarily for the novelty value, and especially PDFs of public domain works that of which I purchase paper copies when I have the chance. For staying current, it’s predominantly electronic media.

Ebooks vs. Paper books: The final showdown

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