Discussion: Book Formats

 

I thought I would post a discussion post today.  The topic is something I see pretty often and I always like to see what people prefer.

 

Which book format do you prefer?  And why?

 

Audiobooks:

I just started listening to audiobooks last year.  I usually use them as a reread or for nonfiction books.  I like that I can listen in the car with my husband, but also at home using my Amazon Echo.  We have audible.

 

Hardcover:

This is my preferred format for books.  The print is usually a bit larger and my eyesight is bad.  Plus, they just look beautiful on the shelves.

 

Paperback:

I prefer my arcs this way when I can get them.  Again, my eyes are bad, so this is easiest for me.  I also like that they are cheaper for books that I purchase and they take up less space.  But I still prefer hardcover for finished copies.  I mostly buy paperbacks to try out a book I’m not sure I’ll love or if there is a great sale.

 

Digital/Ebooks:

I have a kindle paperwhite and I do love it.  I get the majority of my arcs as digital copies through Netgalley or Edelweiss.  Sometimes a publisher will send me a digital copy by e-mail, too.  I love that I can have hundreds of books to carry around in my purse.  But I think it gets to my eyes a bit and I find that I read a little bit slower on my kindle.  I’m not sure why because most people seem to read faster with it.  I think I space out a bit more and reread sections.

 

 

What is your preferred format for books?  Do you find that you read better with a specific format?  Any complaints?