I'm currently reading/cycling through 3 paperbacks.
I love the smell of an old, used paperback. They're cheap. They give me a sense of nostalgia, too, because I used to read a TON of paperback books when I was a kid. I like flipping through the pages and feeling the weight of the book in my hands.
I also like audio books, because they're great for "on-the-go" listening, like during a commute or road trip. But I haven't tried digital Kindle or Nook or whatever is popular right now. It lacks that genuine feeling of reading a physical book, but I can see the appeal.
I'm also somewhat of a "collector" and I own well over a hundred paperback and hardcover books on my book shelf, TV cabinet, night stand, coffee table, etc. They make great decoration, and they're a great conversation starter when guests come over.
I love the smell of an old, used paperback. They're cheap. They give me a sense of nostalgia, too, because I used to read a TON of paperback books when I was a kid. I like flipping through the pages and feeling the weight of the book in my hands.
I also like audio books, because they're great for "on-the-go" listening, like during a commute or road trip. But I haven't tried digital Kindle or Nook or whatever is popular right now. It lacks that genuine feeling of reading a physical book, but I can see the appeal.
I'm also somewhat of a "collector" and I own well over a hundred paperback and hardcover books on my book shelf, TV cabinet, night stand, coffee table, etc. They make great decoration, and they're a great conversation starter when guests come over.