do you like paperbacks or hardcovers better?

Question

why?


personally, i like paperbacks better cause of the smallness of the size and text. and cause they're cheaper!

Answer 1

Hardcover but I normally can only afford paperbacks.

Answer 2

I like hardcovers because I love the sound of cracking open a new book. I just don't get the same feeling with a paperback. Plus, my paperbacks don't last as long as my hardcovers.

I have to admit though: paperbacks are more portable.

Answer 3

If Im buying the book for some long term investment..

eg: harry potter 1st edition books

im buying hardcover.. coz I dont have to take much good care about it.. :) and..it's almost maintenance free..

while for paperbacks.. if I just like to read the book for fun n yeah..it's much cheaper and lighter too.. xD

Answer 4

Paperbacks......cheaper

Answer 5

When reading from a book I find it easier to have a hard surface to hold onto and it keeps the pages flat. Hardcovers are more durable and I like the weight of them. I feel like hardcovers are more of a collectors item; or that they look better on a shelf. To me, a hard bound book just looks more nice.

Answer 6

I prefer hardcovers because they are easier to read. But paperbacks are much cheaper.

Answer 7

I'm with you, paperbacks are way better. They're cheaper, smaller, and I can bend the book without worrying about breaking it. =)

Answer 8

Hardcovers.

Answer 9

paperbacks are easier to read, and take places. They fit in a handbag, and you can fold the covers back. Hardbacks look better on a book shelf

Answer 10

when I travel I prefer paperback but for my home library I prefer hardcovers but I have both