Do you still read hardcover or real books?

[kriss72]

In 2001 I dumped the lot and went digital. I still read a lot but I do that at home on a 27 inch screen. Now 1000 novels only takes up about 1.5 gigs on my harddrive, and if I'm going to be away from home a couple of books take up minimal space on my phone - the only thing phones are good for in my opinion.

Is it like, each page blown up the full with of the 27 inch? I don't know about your setup, but isn't it hard on the eyes? - I have been sitting in front of a computer working for years, but when I work, it's not like constant reading one line and the next, it's more dynamic, switching between different windows/tasks, I'm just trying to understand how it is to read a whole book on a computer screen...

 

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Is it like, each page blown up the full with of the 27 inch?

You can set it up to behave as you please, I use Calibre for managing my collection and it's ebook reader program. I don't have page breaks in what I read, I see the entire book as one continuous long page. I can adjust the fonts and sizes to suit my tastes and I can set the background colour as I please too.

https://calibre-ebook.com/

 

[Jumpinbare]

I was always an avid reader, mostly of fantasy fiction but I like a bit of sci-fi and suspense thrillers too. I used to always carry a book with me, it was a good way to shut the rest of the world out because most people will leave you alone if they see you reading a book.

In high school, I always had a paperback (usually sci fi) on me. Between classes, I walked reading the book, using my peripheral vision to avoid collisions. That helped to diminish the chaos of all the bodies and noise in the hallways, plus eliminated any expectation of making eye contact. If I had time after reaching class, I would continue to read until the class started.

 

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If I had time after reaching class, I would continue to read until the class started.

I used to have a novel in my lap during class. Maths was my favourite lesson because it was so easy, all I had to do was scribble a few answers down and then I could go back to my book.

By age 7 I'd finished everything the likes of Enid Blyton had ever written and moved on to mainstream novels. I was heavily in to space and technology back then so Larry Niven and Isaac Asimov ruled, but I loved all of Spike Milligan's books too because I grew up hearing The Goon Show on the radio.

 

[Jumpinbare]

By age 7 I'd finished everything the likes of Enid Blyton had ever written and moved on to mainstream novels.

Understandable. I quickly tired of childrens' books too. Even the "young adult" section of the library was mostly too simplistic.

 

[Southern_Gentleman]

I still use old fashioned books. I use books for reference and recreational reading. I like the feel of a book in my hand. Shoot, if the local paper still printed I'd get a subscription, but they've gone digital.

 

[Toirtis]

All that I read are 'real' books...I find e-readers quite awful.

 

[Cryptid]

I have PDF copies of most of my TTRPG gaming books. They're on my iPad, which makes it easier to carry and use them in gaming conventions.

Otherwise, my hard-cover books stay in my man-cave.

 

[LunaticCentruroides]

Absolutely. Reading a book is actually one of my favorite things to do. Reading something on tablet or notebook is not comparable. I love the smell of a new book and the sound of flipping pages. Reading a book under the sun, with a freshly brewed coffe is the definition of happiness to me.

 

[Cryptid]

Still reading "An Illustrated History of the Philippines" by Jose Raymund Canoy.

I highly recommend it for those who want greater knowledge of other cultures.

 

[Harmonie]

I am ADHD, I think physical reading is rarely stimulative enough for me and my wandering brain. It's not at all that I don't enjoy the content. However, nowadays my primary way of consuming books is through audiobooks. I listen to them primarily at work.

I think the last time I read a physical book outside of college textbook materials was 2016. lol

 

[Masaniello]

I read nonfiction books for the most part but I’ve got some favourite fiction authors such as John Steinbeck and Armistead Maupin. I tend to go for paperbacks but I’ll take books I don’t want to hang on to down to those little street libraries you see around.

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

I have about four books part read hanging around used to read a book a day. Now working on The DNA puzzle with my wife. Covid kept me busy resolving that puzzle.

 

[marc_101]

I read nonfiction books for the most part but I’ve got some favourite fiction authors such as John Steinbeck and Armistead Maupin. I tend to go for paperbacks but I’ll take books I don’t want to hang on to down to those little street libraries you see around.

Love Steinbeck. Just finished East of Eden and now I'm reading his journal about writing East of Eden. Such a good writer (and thinker).

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

I just ordered a hard copy version of Holy blood holy grail for my library. Got the paperback to give my son as he thinks I'm going down a rabbit hole. Got a 2nd cousin and 4th cousin on board helping me.

 

[FayetheAspie]

I cannot say how much even with deficit how much I enjoy a good book.
And I think using too much screens is bad for your eye sight and leads to eye strain
So I still love reading a real book.
Well now I went back to it.
Does anyone read real books anymore for leisure and enjoyment?
And to learn things?

I love books . Especially reference materials like old encyclopedia sets.

 

[FayetheAspie]

Does anyone else like the smell of old books ?

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

I have one bedroom dedicated as an office and library in my house. Lots of reference books.

 

[Jumpinbare]

I love books . Especially reference materials like old encyclopedia sets.

I read the encyclopedias at home for pleasure as a kid

 

[WhitewaterWoman]

I have many, many hard bound and paperback books. But I now mostly buy electronic versions because they are cheaper and I have run out of storage space.