Physical because it's easier to focus.
this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2023
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Physical. My ideal invention would look like a blank book. Pages would feel like paper. Insert a 'disc' and text downloads onto the pages. Now it looks and reads like a physical book. Perfect for camping/travel. After you finish the story, you can change the text to a new novel. Of course, you could have pictures and other illustrations. Probably wouldn't be a giant seller, but I'd want one.
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Digital most of the time, physical for the special books I like
ebooks. I read better with a back light, I have found, and generally read with light text on a dark background, both of which my tablet makes really easy
Digital works really well for me. My phone can carry an effectively infinite number of books. I can try before I buy with Google Play. I can grab library books with Libby.
For my kids, reading on paper is perfect. Nice big text. They can put their finger on the page. When reading long books, they see their progress as they work their way through.
If it's fanfiction/non-comics, then digital all the way. But if it's comics or manga, then having a physical copy is always super nice.
For all the logical reasons - space, portability, seachability yada yada - ebooks win all the time.
However, if I am reading in comfort at home and have the option I will still go for a paperback every time. Paperback, mind. Not a hardback, which have never appealed to me.
Reading Ebooks is like watching a movie on a (crappy) smartphone. Itβs just not as enjoyable for me.
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