I know some of you saw this title and are shouting “ebook” or “audiobook”. I do love my ereader for traveling, and other times when it’s convenient to have esomething light to throw in the purse. I don’t do a lot of audiobooks because my mind drifts too much and I miss important information. But, I have been using them more lately since I have fee audible credits. That’s not what this post is about though. The majority of my reading is still physical books. So, that will be the focus. audiobooks Printbooks vs ebooks

Paperbacks

My first choice is typically paperback. They’re lighter and take up less shelf space. I trade a lot of my books at paperbackswap.com, so it’s also cheaper to mail. They “feel” like a book should feel. They’re more transportable than hardcover and don’t add as much weight to luggage (because yes, I bring real books and my ereader when traveling- batteries die).

Hardcovers

While paperbacks are number one, there are some instances when a hardcover is preferable. If you’ve already waited two years for the next book in your favorite series, it’s not worth waiting for the paperback release. Hardcovers also last longer, so if it’s book I’m planning to keep, I’ll go with hardcover. I’m also more likely to pick hardcover for my classroom library because the books will be handled by grubby student hands with different standards of book care from mine.

Which book format do you prefer?