EBOOK VS PRINT

We all knew this post was coming, now didn't we?

I downloaded a super cool app called Phonto so I'm going to make thumbnails like this a lot more often..

I've always been a book nerd. I was introduced to books practically from birth, where my parents would read to me even before I could string together a single sentence. Once I had the ability to read, I'd always be found with a book in my hand. I was surrounded by the magic of reading, and still am to this very day, as I own hundreds upon hundreds of books, and am a constant library-goer. So, for me, the whole Ebook Vs Print Book debate is something that I find really interesting.

Personally, I prefer print books, mainly because of how portable they are. I also love that classic book smell of which they all hold. So Kindles and electronic reading devices confuse me. It's like being given the option to have icecream or a bowl of sprouts, yet choosing sprouts because they're apparently easier to get the hang of - I could cope with the sprouts, but I'd been severely lusting over the icecream. You know what I mean?

Even so, for the purpose of this post I am going to try to be as unbiased as possible, although I can't make any promises.

Okay, so with my new app Phonto I've created two lists of pros of both print books and ebooks specially for this here post, despite the fact that I found it hard to find positive points for the former..



Research shows that 53% of readers prefer ebooks, with print books falling short at 47% - despite the obvious fact that print books rule. I'm pretty dumbfounded by this, especially with the pros listed above. 

What are your opinions on this?

And yes, this post is a day early instead of late for once!


12 comments:

  1. I agree, i prefer printed books too. I bought an Ibook before but it's not the same.

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  2. I prefer real books because it's nice having an actual book to read and it feels more real than an ebook if you know what I mean

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  3. I actually looove real books...something about turning pages and feeling a book makes me so attached to it...Great post Amy-Anne! I love that you're posts are always about different things! And thanks for stopping by my WoW :) Did you get a chance to see my last poetry post? I know you usually read those and it's one of my all time favorite authors so check it out if you can :)

    Here's my post

    Xoxo. Alexis @ Lexi Swoons

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    1. I totally agree! And sure, I'll check it out straight away!

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  4. Grr this makes me sad too! I love books so much and it's devastating to think that in a matter of time they might hardly be used anymore. I'll always be a collector of my favorite paperbacks... I don't think I'll ever go to ebooks.

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    1. It actually really is - it's pretty disheartening.

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  5. Phonto huh?? I am going to check that out. I love the graphics you made!!! So cute and clever. I don't really have a preference over one or the other. I read a lot of real books because that is mainly what my library has. I do like that ebooks are light weight and so much easier to read in public (like in lines). If I had to pick one or the other I would pick real books.

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    1. It's great, and thank you! And I agree with you to some extent but at the same time, you really can't beat that classic book smell!

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  6. I think I would like books better, I'm not good with i Thinks!! :P Lovely post.
    Grace xxx ♥

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