Do you still buy physical books?

HLS · 10-28-2023, 10:58 AM

Do you still buy physical books? Until yesterday, since 2010 I bought only 1 physical book and that is only because my favorite author responded to my email and sent me a signed bookplate so I got the physical book for the book plate. It was Red Window by Alma Katsu.

Yesterday I had an urge to go to Barnes and Noble and buy books. I purchased H.P. Lovecrafts Complete Fiction(B&N Collectible Edition), Hurricane Wars( B&N Exclusive Edition), A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Starling House( B&N Exclusive Edition). I am kinda excited to read an actual real book. I never realized how bad my eyesight is trying to read the small print. Good thing I have a strong pair of reading glasses on hand. Not sure why I bought these, I guess I kinda need a change of pace with my reading.

HappyCalibreUser · 10-28-2023, 11:16 AM

Currently the only author I still purchase physical books, is Nathan Lowell, epub's and physical books.

Sirtel · 10-28-2023, 11:26 AM

Only when there is no digital edition (which sadly is sometimes the case with local books). If an ebook exists, I prefer that. I don't like to read paper books anymore.

HLS · 10-28-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Only when there is no digital edition (which sadly is sometimes the case with local books). If an ebook exists, I prefer that. I don't like to read paper books anymore.

Same, I think I was just needing a temporary change of pace with my reading. its so easy to buy ebooks and not read them. I have like nearly 2,000 ebooks and probably only read 500 or less. I am hoping I will be more likely to read and finish with these.

Sirtel · 10-28-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HLS

Same, I think I was just needing a temporary change of pace with my reading. its so easy to buy ebooks and not read them. I have like nearly 2,000 ebooks and probably only read 500 or less. I am hoping I will be more likely to read and finish with these.

I'm far less likely to read a paper book than an ebook. I have piles of paper books I have never even opened, because I just don't want to read on paper.

Apache · 10-28-2023, 01:27 PM

The last time I read a paper book was because I had to go to court. The local courts do not allow any electronic devices at all except for court officials and police officers.
Apache

neil_swann80 · 10-28-2023, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Only when there is no digital edition (which sadly is sometimes the case with local books). If an ebook exists, I prefer that. I don't like to read paper books anymore.

Same! And as gifts for people that don't have an ereader.

DNSB · 10-28-2023, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

I'm far less likely to read a paper book than an ebook. I have piles of paper books I have never even opened, because I just don't want to read on paper.

There's a word for that: tsundoku.

Martinoptic · 10-28-2023, 01:58 PM

I used to be guilty of it. Piles of books all over the house including in the bookcases. Not now though since I got an e-reader.

John F · 10-28-2023, 02:19 PM

I just read fake books these days.

BionicGecko · 10-28-2023, 03:20 PM

Only picture-heavy books, e.g. art, architecture, cookbooks, etc. One such book I recently bought is The Food Lab by Kenji Alt-Lopez. Definitely worth having a physical copy in the kitchen!

issybird · 10-28-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BionicGecko

Only picture-heavy books, e.g. art, architecture, cookbooks, etc. One such book I recently bought is The Food Lab by Kenji Alt-Lopez. Definitely worth having a physical copy in the kitchen!

His method for hard-boiling eggs is a life-changer!

JSWolf · 10-28-2023, 03:55 PM

Anyone adult who needs to learn how to hard-boil and egg should stay out of the kitchen.

neil_swann80 · 10-28-2023, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Anyone adult who needs to learn how to hard-boil and egg should stay out of the kitchen.

With every post you further cement your self-proclaimed "Curmudgeon" status.

issybird · 10-28-2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Anyone adult who needs to learn how to hard-boil and egg should stay out of the kitchen.

In fact, I cook as little as possible and love to avoid the kitchen. But hard-boiled eggs can be hard to get right and Alt-Lopez's method results in shells that almost fall off the egg. And no ice bath, either. He boiled 700 eggs to finetune his method, which shows it's not all that easy even for a professional cook.

10-28-2023, 10:58 AM	#1
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,083 Karma: 15107670 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	Do you still buy physical books? Do you still buy physical books? Until yesterday, since 2010 I bought only 1 physical book and that is only because my favorite author responded to my email and sent me a signed bookplate so I got the physical book for the book plate. It was Red Window by Alma Katsu. Yesterday I had an urge to go to Barnes and Noble and buy books. I purchased H.P. Lovecrafts Complete Fiction(B&N Collectible Edition), Hurricane Wars( B&N Exclusive Edition), A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Starling House( B&N Exclusive Edition). I am kinda excited to read an actual real book. I never realized how bad my eyesight is trying to read the small print. Good thing I have a strong pair of reading glasses on hand. Not sure why I bought these, I guess I kinda need a change of pace with my reading.

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10-28-2023, 11:16 AM	#2
HappyCalibreUser Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2022 Device: none	Currently the only author I still purchase physical books, is Nathan Lowell, epub's and physical books.

10-28-2023, 11:26 AM	#3
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,555 Karma: 230505502 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	Only when there is no digital edition (which sadly is sometimes the case with local books). If an ebook exists, I prefer that. I don't like to read paper books anymore.

10-28-2023, 01:27 PM	#6
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,211 Karma: 90000000 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	The last time I read a paper book was because I had to go to court. The local courts do not allow any electronic devices at all except for court officials and police officers. Apache

10-28-2023, 01:58 PM	#9
Martinoptic Bibliolater Posts: 5,872 Karma: 4147318 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: England Device: none	I used to be guilty of it. Piles of books all over the house including in the bookcases. Not now though since I got an e-reader.

10-28-2023, 02:19 PM	#10
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,552 Karma: 67891011 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I just read fake books these days.

10-28-2023, 03:20 PM	#11
BionicGecko Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 3893015 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Czech Republic Device: Voyage, Oasis, Scribe, Colorsoft, Libra Colour	Only picture-heavy books, e.g. art, architecture, cookbooks, etc. One such book I recently bought is The Food Lab by Kenji Alt-Lopez. Definitely worth having a physical copy in the kitchen!

10-28-2023, 03:55 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,510 Karma: 136565488 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Anyone adult who needs to learn how to hard-boil and egg should stay out of the kitchen.

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