I am a Librarian, and I love books. When I first purchased a Kindle, back in 2008, I completely stopped buying physical books. I will never go back to buying physical books. I recently moved, and I had to figure our what to do with my 2000 books, I didn't have to think about it with the Kindle. If nothing else, reading a 1000 page book is much easier to read on the KIndle.
I agree Karen. I too had to move with text books, personal books and reference books as I am a nurse. It was very hard and I don't miss the weight or space they take up.
I agree. I read The Count of Monte Cristo in bed on my Kindle. It's a 1300 page book. With my disability, I would not have been able to hold up a book like that for long in bed or carry it around to read.
I am glad of your opinion, but having a few books shouldnt be bad. Are Kindles losing popularity? Kindle Reader Sales - The E-Reader Device Is Dying A Rapid Death. E-reader device sales are falling rapidly. Devices such as Kindle e-readers, Nook, and Kobo are all suffering from a rapid drop-off in sales. Yet, readers are still buying and reading ebooks. Dec 27, 2021 I am glad that some people buy the Kindle books, instead of the used books, so I can get the used books all for myself. I bet most people with Kindles live in mansions that could have room for a library.. In my small town there are 2 places where I can get the best & most books used for a dime or quarter, or free. This is what you miss. Worst problems are first. Most books are not on Kindle. Price too high. Your Kindle tears up often, you lose your books. Too much hassle sharing books. Can you bookmark them or make notes. Books not available on Kindle, it puts your eyes out, they dont last, you lose your books, you pay too much. Too hard to trade, buy, or sell books.
@@myronhelton4441 I don't think it matters too much whether Kindles or paper books sell more. It all depends on what works for the individual person. I have both Kindle and paper books. Neither are bad, it's just that the Kindle is more convenient for me personally. I kinda don't think you've ever had a Kindle. Mine hasn't "torn up" in the 7 years I've had it. You can indeed bookmark and make notes on the Kindle. Kindles are waterproof and lightweight, where most books are not. I have never found a book not available on the Kindle that I wanted to read. Also, you have the luxury of living near a second hand store for books. Some, like me, don't. I live in a very rural area. The nearest bookstore is an hour away, and the books there are new and expensive. I can get Kindle books for .99 cents. I've never wanted to sell or trade my books as I love them very much. I'm glad paper books work for you, but don't assume they are for everyone. 😀
After reading exclusively on my Kindle for several years I find myself reading a physical book for the first time in a long time. And I miss my Kindle. I have arthritis in my hands and Kindle is so much easier to hold. Plus I love being able to increase the font size. And, unlike your Kindle, mine has color so each book cover still looks unique. I do, however, understand your position. It is a position I held for many years before being converted to the Dark side.
I would say that there are way more reasons to be using an e-reader than not if im looking at it from a logical viewpoint. Unfortunatly my emotions get the best of me when it comes to books. I do suspect that an e-reader gets more comfortable when I have become comfortable in the role as a bookworm.
@@MichaelRomeoTalksBooks haha that is not a Kindle. That is a tablet. A Kindle usually refers to the ones with e-ink technology which doesn't damage the eyes. Your Kindle fire uses the same technology as any iPad or any Android tablet. It's not for reading ebooks!! You may damage your eyes if you read for long.
I love my kindle for practical reasons but occasionally need to switch things up. I buy daily deals and books that I really want to read but not wait for on my kindle. I have anxiety about paper usage so I prefer to spend money on digital copies. I borrow physical books from the library. I love switching back and forth between the mediums. I also read so many books a year that I’ve come to realize i can’t own every single book I read and have come to really appreciate the library. Either way, reading should be an enjoyable experience and what that looks like varies with each person! ❤️ happy reading!
It sounds like a good way of doing it. I hope I will reach that day when it will not be responsible buying more books due to prolific reading :) Thanks!
Loved this! Welcome to the bookworm world🤓 I have been a reader all my life and now I’ve just turned 62. With hundreds of physical books I also own a kindle and use it for too pricey or obscure to get from the library books, also the ability to change font size. And I do like the light for reading at night. But! I as I am surrounded by my lovely physical books friends I can get one off the shelf that’s calling me to skim through or reread a section. I love my books but will continue on with my kindle. ❤️
Thank you! The world of books is a lovely place to be :)! Sounds like you have found your kindle-niché or what I should call it. Sometimes I miss the ability to increase the font in my physical books..
I no longer buy physical books. I find the kindle to be way more practical and useful than a book. I find having a dictionary at my figure tips to be a great advantage over books. Also, being able to read under any lighting situation to be a great asset. I use Kindles specifically because of the ability to use voiceview (text-to-speech). I use that almost everyday while I am doing some other house chore, like dishes. Portability, being able to carry it anywhere compared to a book , even a small paperback is not as portable as a kindle. I live in Mexico, so getting books in English has its challenges and higher costs. Being able to get low priced books and free books is great. I can find what I want no matter how old or new it may be. You can't do that at a books store. I live in a small home, so bookshelf space is limited. And I don't want to hang on to books after I read them. No point as I normally don't go back to reread them. Too many books to read to begin with. I am not personally emotionally connected to the romantic ideals of holding on to a physical book. It is not a thing for me. I see it as just hoarding books. Sorry. I am not here to impress anyone with my large book collection, or what books I have read. If they are interested I have them check out GoodReads. They can see what I read and when I read it. With this time of having to worry about getting sick with covid, I don't have to go to the book store to purchase books. You also can get free samples of books before deciding to purchase it. Try that with a physical book. I don't think the bookstore will take kindly to you ripping out the first chapter of a book to decide if you want to read it or not. My mother is 85 and hates tech. I talked her into getting a kindle because I am able to mange the content for her remotely, from a different country. All she has to do is open the case and read. The tech level is kept at a minimum, so she is able to enjoy her books. Physical books are dead to me. Way too many advantages with a kindle that books just have no attraction, other than the nice covers. Practicality wins over romantic ideals.
I fully agree with what you are saying but the outcome is just different. With time I will surely end up using the Kindle more just because its more practical. And as I get older the ability to make the font size bigger will absolutely be a winner. Thank you for commeting and watching :)!
I knew a person whose family in Romania had to hide their Torah behind a wall. They were able to preserve it until the dictatorship ended 35 years later or so. It is short-sided to think our situation will remain the same and all countries will be democratic when the majority are not.
I've enjoyed reading since I was a child, now I'm in my 40s . I bought the very first Kindle fire and I didn't think I would enjoy because I've always liked holding the book. But since that first Kindle I've bought 5 of them and I can never go back to paperbacks. I do have a paperback collection for esthetics but I don't read them. I feel like the Kindle is the greatest
I wish I would have the same experience, it is really convenient! But do you then buy a physical copy of the books you liked from the kindle or do you buy books you have´nt read on the kindle?
I mostly read in english and since it´s my second language, I often use the dictionary, it´s really a life saver.. Can´t imagine reading without it anymore. :) I used to look up all the words on my phone and it distracted me from reading. I enjoy reading on the kindle more, love the dark mode, light.. I read much faster on it. I sometimes go back to physical books if they are in my language, for example my favorite - The witcher series, I can´t imagine reading it in english, because they´re written in a slavic language which is more like mine.. and I love the physical copies with the illustrations. Also I don´t live in english speaking country, so the english books are much harder to come buy, but you can always get an e book. :)
Oh yes! Many valid points. The translator feature is wonderful! With my physical books I often use my phone to look up words, but it´s not the same.. Thanks for commenting :)
I enjoyed your video. I have a Kindle and I am currently reading three books. When I go to work I take my iPad and on my breaks or when I want to see the color version of my books I read from the Kindle app on my iPad mini. I always return to my kindle because the screen doesn’t give me a headache. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to physical books UNLESS I absolutely have to give up my electronics.
I’ve noticed PART of the reason I don’t read my kindle is because it’s boring. I want less then an iPad but more then an e-reader a Kindle oasis with a color display and usb-c, wireless charging maybe even a larger display for comic books.
I bought a Kindle in 2010 in between then and about 2017 I read about three or four books a year on it and about 30 to 40 physical books. It’s been sitting in a drawer for the last 5 years. I never enjoyed reading on it as much as I did while holding a physical book. And they have actually done studies that show that you retain more information when you read from a physical book than when you read from a digital device or e-reader. Kindle’s may be convenient but they can never replace the sensory experience of holding a book, feeling the paper, turning the pages, seeing the cover. It’s much more rewarding experience overall.
I would not say it´s the biggest part of my reading but it has surely played a big role in my relationship towards books. Hopefully I will become less and less "vain" in my reading :)!
i bought the kindle 6" paperwhite. What a disappointment. The whole e ink thing just wasn't realistic and I had trouble with the readability of the device. i feel that many improvements could made before I return to any device for reading.
That´s too bad. Some time has passed since I posted this video and since then I have increasingly been using the kindle. Mostly because I travel a lot. I try to keep my luggage a bit lighter and I do enjoy being able to adjust font size. This being said I still prefer my physical copies. Hope you find an ereader you like :)
@@becomingabookworm Hi! Thank you for the video! I'm an avid reader and I'm thinking of buying a Kindle, but my biggest concern is how difficult it is on the eyes. Do your eyes get more tired after reading a Kindle book or after reading a physical book? And does a Kindle mess with your sleep if you read before going to bed (the same way as if you were on your phone)? I often read for 1-2 hours before going to sleep. Also, with Kindle, do you get that blue screen fatique you get from your gadgets? Sometimes, when I'm on my phone or PC for too long, I just feel like I need to toss them away and run to the forest. What's your experience? Thanks!
@@smirglvojtechskovajsa2787Hi! I never think about it being straining on my eyes. It´s not the same and it depends a bit, but if you are not in a perfectly lit environment I prefer the kindle. But if I am in my usual reading nook I would say it´s easier on the eyes with a physical book. When it comes to sleep I can´t really say because I do not have an issue with sleep even if I sit with the phone..
I have read a few books on my iPad. I owned an old Sony e-book reader, about 13 or 14 years ago, and it’s the only e-book reader I’ve owned. I don’t like cheap plastic products, and there are only a few the e-readers with a metal body. I did like the design of the Kindle oasis, but Amazon killed it this year. as it stands, I just stick with reading books, physical books, unless I simply cannot get a copy of it at a reasonable price. Most books I read I turn around and give away to the library or sell to Half Price books as it has nostalgic value, or I plan on reading it again in the future
I get what you’re saying, but you can actually listen to audiobooks on newer kindle :) And yes a really nichy product, but the screen is a lot better to read on than iPhone/ipad in my opinion. The Cool thing about the app is that you can read if you suddenly find yourself without the app or a book.
I have a kindle and I like it a lot, but I could never give up the treasures found in used book stores. Many of my childhood favourite authors are still in copyright, so many of the kindle editions are almost as expensive as a paperback copy!
Oh yes! I have mainly been reading older classics on the kindle since they are pretty much free. Still a useful tool if one needs a lot of books in one place!
Lugging along a behemoth like Don Quijote on long trips is a bit of a pain. But these days I tend to have a selection so I can bring a smaller book on travels. I couldn't do without the physical medium, but I'm also conscious that it feels like a bit of a waste for millions of people to own physical copies of books that they're most likely only gonna read once. What person with an ounce of a collector's gene doesn't want a library in their house though...
Indeed! I too have started travelling with smaller books. I find it extra advantageous to read smaller books in general if im fighting one large book for an extended period of time, just to give myself time to breathe.. I like buying thrifted books.. That way my conscious is a bit better and older books often look better..:)
I only use my Kindle when reading fiction books. I can buy it cheaply online and forget about it. I don't like reading again fiction books. For non-fiction and reference books, I'll always go for physical books for the same reasons you mentioned on your video.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I personally think we are accepting too much of the new technology and we are not thinking of the consequences. We are not talking about this enough. Physical books is not only a whole experience which we miss when is read on a screen, but new research is showing that students do not retain the same when when read on a screen. Not remembering and absorbing is one aspect, the other aspects are more subtle, and it has to do with the actual experience itself. Something about the eyes that is very troubling. The others are things I found out while keeping newspaper clips I had kept from important news articles, that later I found were edited and missing important facts in the now permanent e form. One was an article on predatory lending and I wonder if the author of the piece knows that the part where he refers to race being a part of the scheme was later removed in the e form. The electronic conversion also poses the question of censorship, and the lack of availability of books once they are not printed anymore for whatever nefarious or not nefarious reasons. A lot to think about before we just accept a technology just because is simply “convenient” for us. We need to think about the whole planet and the subsequent generations too. This is a new form of book burning. Never have we seen this since the inception of any form of writing. Many books will simply disappear forever. Think that one political situation in one country or culture can absolutely make many books and other texts disappear; if not simply made unavailable. Many people in this world have been able to hide books behind walls, or under the floor, in order to preserve them from religious or political authorities, enemy invaders. Only this way they were able to preserve their most precious books and texts, be it religious, esoteric, or other types. It is unconscionable, and irresponsible to make such a drastic change without thinking carefully about the consequences for others. If you can’t move with your library, give them away. I did. About 13 years ago i had to move and couldn’t bring all my books with me. I gave the majority away. Please preserve literature, the ability to communicate, to share texts. Think about the subsequent generations and those living or who will live in countries without a complete democracy. Think of privacy, freedom, ability to share this art form, and to share information. You also make people curious about the book you are reading. I have actually gone to get a book I didn’t know the author had published another just because I saw someone reading it. There is way too much to discuss about this. This is an extremely important topic and people are being too selfish and short sided.
Thank you for this comment. Especially interesting what you write about censorship. Luckily those are thoughts I have not yet have had to think.. Since I made this video I have tried reading a bit more on my kindle, but that´s mainly when travelling and then it just makes a bit more sense to bring that instead of a book. I have definitely also checked out books because I have seen other reading it or talking about it. I can only speak for myself and say that physical books will probably be my preferred choice in the future as well.
I actually do both, I buy some books on Kindle and some the physical book and also I do Kindle Unlimited and the Kindle works great for that, but I still buy physical books eve though I regularly use my Kindle. Sometimes I’ll have the same book on Kindle, Audible and a Physical copy. I read the physical book at home during the day, listen to the audible version in my car and read the Kindle version at night before going to sleep!
Nice! You seem like an efficient read. We don´t have kindle unlimited in Norway unfortunatly, but I am close to picking up my kindle again for when I am travelling. A bit tired of bringing a bag of books because I am unable to decide what to read before I go out the door..
I stopped buying physical books over 10 years ago when I got my first Kindle. It was such a game changer. The big thing for me is not only just having all my books easily accessible to read at any time but the font size. Being able to make the font bigger made it so much easier on my eyes to read not to mention better screen contrast vs a book and crisper font than a paper book.
I just found your video by accident and Ioved it. Truthfully, I am on the sofa waiting for delivery of an e-reader any moment. I enjoy your relaxed style and the views you articulated about physical books. I have always made notes and underlined passages. It’s fun to pull a book off the shelf and flip through pages to enjoy good writing once again. Thank you for verbalizing the tactile properties of books and the unique experience of holding one as you live inside a novel’s world.
I read english books via pocketbook at home, and carry my uzbek books wherever I go, :)) physical books are different, but if you cant buy books you want, then e-reader is probably a good choice. Dont leave your ereader at this battery level, its battery will die.
I like the aesthetic of physical books and not staring at a screen (even though Kindle screens are easy on the eyes) but you can't beat the lightweight, and built in dictionary. It's true though...if you're out in public, a Kindle won't serve as a conversational piece/conversation starter. You won't get someone coming up to you and ask what you're reading unless they can you're holding a Kindle. I love the aesthetic/feel/even smell of books as well as their covers/colors, but love and enjoy the convenience of a Kindle. Lol. More often, I will buy a physical copy these days but will probably start checking out books from my local library soon. Just like yourself, the Kindle encouraged me to read more at 31 in order to justify the price I paid for it lol...now that I'm building the habit back up, I find myself wanting physical. It's almost like streaming a loved album vs owning a physical album. Lol such a dumb problem to have, but I understamd.
Many valid point. And I must say, the more I read the more tempting it is to bring back the kindle, but it has not happened yet. I have a lot of records standing in my shelf as well, but I tend to use streaming services.. That being said, if I play a physical record the experience is a better one, but that I think has more to do with "the planned action" in putting it on and actually taking the time to focus on the it.
I don't worry much about other people's opinion on how I read. I have physical books and I have my Kindle. My Kindle is much more lightweight and portable than a book and is great for someone like me with a disability. I have problems with muscle pain, so lightweight is good for me, plus my eyes aren't great, so being able to increase the font size helps. I like to collect physical books. They look nice on bookshelves and are fun to collect and own, but I rarely read them. I always find myself reaching for my Kindle. I'm just happy people are still reading. You do you. If physical books are more your speed, then please do! :)
When I made this video I was certainly thinking more about how it looked reading physical books than I do now. I think the best choice is always what you are most happy with. Objectivly I think it´s fair to say that e-readers are most practical. Thank you for watching :)
We live a mobile lifestyle. In other words, we don't live in a house. We live full time in an rv To keep a lot of books is a lot of weight. I do enjoy reading physical books. They're more tactile, they're warmer. I buy contemporary, perhaps more expensive books on my kindle, which are often cheaper than the physical copy. I do have a few physical books in a storage box, around 20 books. Because I do like physical books, In this box are books that I have purchased at thrift stores, opportunity shops. When the box is full, or filling with read books, I'm often at places that have free book stations where you can literally drop off your old books for someone else to just pick up and read for free, or donation. I often pick up a couple authors from free book stations too
That sounds like an excellent system! Living like that (if chosen by yourself) seems to be a freeing way of life. I imagine that with owning fewer things in general you are less bound to them and that must be a good feeling.
I love the Kindle as well as physical books. However, in public, I use my Kindle for the sole reason when I'm reading I don't want to be socializing/talking with anyone. I actually find it rather rude to see someone reading and strike up a conversation with them. I don't like to be interrupted when I'm reading. Also, my living space is small so I have limited space for books that I don't have on my Kindle. My Kindle is a 6" E Ink Display edition that I bought in 2012. I'm asking for a newer version for Christmas this year.
That is actually a great reason! You should visit the scandinavian countries because I am fairly certain no one would try to start a conversation with you (or anyone else) over a book 😅The positives about being an introverted people. Hope you get yourself a new kindle for christmas. Thanks for watching.
Maybe more socially acceptable. I am luckily always left alone, but I prefer that people around me see that I am reading instead of thinking that I am scrolling instagram. At least many of my family members can´t tell the difference between a kindel and a phone.
I’m a flight attendant so with the travel and also not having a car so i have to carry my luggage up and down so many subway steps while also living on a 3rd floor walk up so the weight of the kindle is a game changer since most books i read are 1,000 page books! any way i can save space i also live in a very small quarters wish i could afford to live somewhere that i could have a large bookcase
Really good points! I recently read a book on my kindle for the first time since I made this video and that felt great 😅 But still I am more fond of the physical ones, but I am lucky to have the space for them..
I was waiting to catch a bus a couple of weeks ago and ended up striking up a conversation with the driver as he was reading a paperback. That just wouldn't have happened if he'd been reading on a Kindle, I don't think. It would have felt really intrusive of me for some reason. Saying that, the Kindle has its place. I can buy way too many books and keep my spending problem hidden... Hope yours survived that snow!
Totally agree! I have sort of waited for the moment to see someone reading a book I have read and then try talking about it with them. But so far I have´nt been so lucky. I taped the bottom of the kindle before placing it the snow, so it is working fine 😅
It might. :) I was sitting and waiting for my doctor so I pulled out my Kindle and started to read. When he walked into the room, he noticed I had one, said he had one too, and asked me about what I was reading. We chatted about books for a few minutes before we got to my medical issues. :)
I use the Libby app to borrow books from my national library. Auto return, no late fees. My national library has 300,000 ebooks. I listen to them by using a text to speech app. No eyestrain. To keep track of what I've read, I write a review and keep screen grabs of quotes in a file.
Im a big fan of having physical books for all of the great reasons you mentioned. I suppose e-readers above all allow for more mobility. I'm the same way with the movies I love most. I prefer a disc in its unique case with a cover sitting on a shelf to act as a true sense of a "collection" than streaming them. Not a fan of that. Perhaps a solution could be to use your eReader, then if it's an especially well liked favorite book then buy its hardcopy version for your bookshelf? Much like I won't buy a movie on disc until after I've seen it and it's become a well-loved favorite.
I like the idea! My ideal situation would be that I got a free e-book copy with the physical book I bought and then the e-reader would just automatically know at what page I left of at in the physical book, so the switch between the two editions would be seamless 😅
I love your honesty lol very refreshing. 10+ years ago when I was a undergrad, I saw an acquaintance using a kindle (the old model with with tiny keyboard) to read PDF files, you can imagine how frustrating that is. I asked him why not use a iPad or something else, he said that using kindle made he looks smarter, more dignified and superior lol. He’s a such character. Personally whenever people ask my suggestions about kindles, I would suggest to buy a used one because kindles tend to be left unused therefore a used one may not be very different from a new one. I have a basic kindle (no light）but only use it as a backup reading device. The e-ink is great but it’s page turning speed is killing me. In the end, iPad mini is my preferred device for reading ebooks at all times.
Thank you! He sounds like a character I would like! I think buying used e-readers in general is a good idea. If it´s been used a lot or little, I think people who buys e-readers are going to be honest people 😅 The speed is definitley something that needs some getting used to.. Thanks for commenting :)!
@@becomingabookworm How fast do you need to flip a page when reading? Unless you are speed reading in a speed reading contest ... Speed when reading a book is not what reading is about. Take the time to read your book. And I don't think it is all that much slower than turning pages on a book.
@@rodhernandez4134 The speed I don´t think is that important, its just something to get used to if you are using your phone or tablet to read on. I think you should read in whatever speed you would like. Personally my reading speed differs alot from book to book. If Im really into a book Im usually reading it a lot faster than I would if Im not enjoying it, just because I spent a lot more time just focusing if Im not enjoying it.
I've been thinking a lot about your discussions of both the audible and e-readers vs. books. I have tried both of them, but no question, as long as I can, it's books for me. When we sit with the book in our hands, the 2 sides form a triangle with our eyes, really limiting the distractions, making a kind of "container" for the story, and I think that's the key. I saw this quote by Fernando Pessoa from a commentator on another channel, and thought you would appreciate it: "To read is to dream, guided by someone else's hand. To read carelessly and distractedly is to let go of that hand."
I think you are right. I have actually both read in a physical book and listened to an audio book today. I must say I am still not comfortable with the audiobook yet. Its at least two different experiences. That was indeed a lovely quote, so thank you!
I always prefer reading from a real book. The only time I ever read on Kindle is like you said if I"m going on vacation it's the only way to take a decent amount of books with you without all the weight in your luggage, plus I don't like to travel with even one book because I don't like how they get scuffed and beat up so fast when you carry them around. I also agree with you that I don't like books on the kindle because I like to see them on my shelves. I will always pick the real book unless I'm on vacation.
Very much agree! I also find it hard to decide on which books I want to read before travelling, so I should maybe consider the kindle.. It could be that if I continue the reading over several years that I might just find the kindle more practical.. Who knows.
One wall full of books, in two rows, book towers on the floor... Any new books has to be an ebook. But not Kindle. Only in formats that are free from one vendor. Thx for your video 👍
How do you like the Kobo? Have not really tried one of those, but they seem to be more and more populare. My Kindle is filled up with free classics from Project Gutenberg which I have all bought thrifted now... Really does not make sense..😅
It is very practical! I am traveling a bit by airplane at the moment and I always get to read much more on planes, which often results in me finishing the book I brought with me and making me buy books at the airport.. might start bringing the kindle for those occasions :)
@@becomingabookworm Good plan! I haven't travelled much the last couple of years, but when I get well again, I will look into going somewhere, maybe London.
Try to travel with all your (physical) books and you will understand why people love e-readers. An e-reader allows you to bring all your books with you everywhere.
I don't understand why you would choose physical books. They are bulky. takeup space and kills trees. I am ereader/ipad reader 100%. KOBO ereaders i can rent library books right off the device. no pc needed
Wow that is so rude of those people! They actually told you to be more social? Goodness! How rude! If someone randomly told me that while reading on my kindle I would have slapped them with the kindle!
I think it has to do with people in general being tired of others sitting on their phone all the time and thinking that the Kindle is a phone, but a kindle slap would maybe not be the worst idea sometimes!
Yes. I buy physical books for their social aspect. LOL. I am gonna read a book Read a book, read a book Gonna be a better man Better man than I am So I go to Amazon Amazon dot com And I buy a dozen books Lots of books, smart books They will ship them right away Right away, in a day And I have Amazon Prime So it doesn't cost a dime So I look at my new book Take a look at my book Right away I tune out Don't like reading, get distracted So I turn on my TV TV good, reading bad And I watch Property Brothers For 11 straight hours
It feel like forever since I made this video, but I think that is what I am trying to say in that video. Also don´t think myself or the kindle need fixing :)
Sorry, but the reasons why you prefer owning a book come off pretentious and insecure. Why do you care about how you come off to others? When you read you should only be concerned about the words in front of you. And afterwards, the reflection on those words.
Audio books are not read at all, they're listened to. Great for blind people, and great when you're driving. But a sure way to illiteracy, ignorance, and the downfall of a culture in the long run. As least Kindle is reading, but it doesn't produce teh same effects on the brain as reading physical books, just as writing with a keyboard does not allow the brain to automatically access the creative center of the brain the way writing in longhand does. Modern technology is a two-edged sword, and some of it is doing its best to cut our throats. Sadly, are so unscientifically knowledgeable in today's world that in their ignorance they seem very thrilled by this prospect.
I am a Librarian, and I love books. When I first purchased a Kindle, back in 2008, I completely stopped buying physical books. I will never go back to buying physical books. I recently moved, and I had to figure our what to do with my 2000 books, I didn't have to think about it with the Kindle. If nothing else, reading a 1000 page book is much easier to read on the KIndle.
It really is a gread device! I am sure I will get back to it when I have read for a while and I get rid of my vanity.. Thanks for watching!
I agree Karen. I too had to move with text books, personal books and reference books as I am a nurse. It was very hard and I don't miss the weight or space they take up.
I agree. I read The Count of Monte Cristo in bed on my Kindle. It's a 1300 page book. With my disability, I would not have been able to hold up a book like that for long in bed or carry it around to read.
I am glad of your opinion, but having a few books shouldnt be bad. Are Kindles losing popularity? Kindle Reader Sales - The E-Reader Device Is Dying A Rapid Death. E-reader device sales are falling rapidly. Devices such as Kindle e-readers, Nook, and Kobo are all suffering from a rapid drop-off in sales. Yet, readers are still buying and reading ebooks. Dec 27, 2021 I am glad that some people buy the Kindle books, instead of the used books, so I can get the used books all for myself. I bet most people with Kindles live in mansions that could have room for a library.. In my small town there are 2 places where I can get the best & most books used for a dime or quarter, or free. This is what you miss. Worst problems are first. Most books are not on Kindle. Price too high. Your Kindle tears up often, you lose your books. Too much hassle sharing books. Can you bookmark them or make notes. Books not available on Kindle, it puts your eyes out, they dont last, you lose your books, you pay too much. Too hard to trade, buy, or sell books.
@@myronhelton4441 I don't think it matters too much whether Kindles or paper books sell more. It all depends on what works for the individual person. I have both Kindle and paper books. Neither are bad, it's just that the Kindle is more convenient for me personally. I kinda don't think you've ever had a Kindle. Mine hasn't "torn up" in the 7 years I've had it. You can indeed bookmark and make notes on the Kindle. Kindles are waterproof and lightweight, where most books are not. I have never found a book not available on the Kindle that I wanted to read. Also, you have the luxury of living near a second hand store for books. Some, like me, don't. I live in a very rural area. The nearest bookstore is an hour away, and the books there are new and expensive. I can get Kindle books for .99 cents. I've never wanted to sell or trade my books as I love them very much. I'm glad paper books work for you, but don't assume they are for everyone. 😀
After reading exclusively on my Kindle for several years I find myself reading a physical book for the first time in a long time. And I miss my Kindle. I have arthritis in my hands and Kindle is so much easier to hold. Plus I love being able to increase the font size. And, unlike your Kindle, mine has color so each book cover still looks unique. I do, however, understand your position. It is a position I held for many years before being converted to the Dark side.
I would say that there are way more reasons to be using an e-reader than not if im looking at it from a logical viewpoint. Unfortunatly my emotions get the best of me when it comes to books. I do suspect that an e-reader gets more comfortable when I have become comfortable in the role as a bookworm.
what ebook reader you have that has color screen?
No Kindle has a color screen . You might have a tablet.
@@ArthropodSpidey My Kindle Fire is a tablet. Yes. It is also a KINDLE. Hence the name Kindle Fire.
@@MichaelRomeoTalksBooks haha that is not a Kindle. That is a tablet. A Kindle usually refers to the ones with e-ink technology which doesn't damage the eyes.
Your Kindle fire uses the same technology as any iPad or any Android tablet. It's not for reading ebooks!! You may damage your eyes if you read for long.
I love my kindle for practical reasons but occasionally need to switch things up. I buy daily deals and books that I really want to read but not wait for on my kindle. I have anxiety about paper usage so I prefer to spend money on digital copies. I borrow physical books from the library. I love switching back and forth between the mediums. I also read so many books a year that I’ve come to realize i can’t own every single book I read and have come to really appreciate the library. Either way, reading should be an enjoyable experience and what that looks like varies with each person! ❤️ happy reading!
It sounds like a good way of doing it. I hope I will reach that day when it will not be responsible buying more books due to prolific reading :) Thanks!
You should stop worrying about looking good reading and just start reading
Loved this! Welcome to the bookworm world🤓
I have been a reader all my life and now I’ve just turned 62. With hundreds of physical books I also own a kindle and use it for too pricey or obscure to get from the library books, also the ability to change font size. And I do like the light for reading at night. But! I as I am surrounded by my lovely physical books friends I can get one off the shelf that’s calling me to skim through or reread a section. I love my books but will continue on with my kindle. ❤️
Thank you! The world of books is a lovely place to be :)! Sounds like you have found your kindle-niché or what I should call it. Sometimes I miss the ability to increase the font in my physical books..
I no longer buy physical books. I find the kindle to be way more practical and useful than a book. I find having a dictionary at my figure tips to be a great advantage over books. Also, being able to read under any lighting situation to be a great asset. I use Kindles specifically because of the ability to use voiceview (text-to-speech). I use that almost everyday while I am doing some other house chore, like dishes. Portability, being able to carry it anywhere compared to a book , even a small paperback is not as portable as a kindle. I live in Mexico, so getting books in English has its challenges and higher costs. Being able to get low priced books and free books is great. I can find what I want no matter how old or new it may be. You can't do that at a books store. I live in a small home, so bookshelf space is limited. And I don't want to hang on to books after I read them. No point as I normally don't go back to reread them. Too many books to read to begin with. I am not personally emotionally connected to the romantic ideals of holding on to a physical book. It is not a thing for me. I see it as just hoarding books. Sorry. I am not here to impress anyone with my large book collection, or what books I have read. If they are interested I have them check out GoodReads. They can see what I read and when I read it. With this time of having to worry about getting sick with covid, I don't have to go to the book store to purchase books. You also can get free samples of books before deciding to purchase it. Try that with a physical book. I don't think the bookstore will take kindly to you ripping out the first chapter of a book to decide if you want to read it or not. My mother is 85 and hates tech. I talked her into getting a kindle because I am able to mange the content for her remotely, from a different country. All she has to do is open the case and read. The tech level is kept at a minimum, so she is able to enjoy her books. Physical books are dead to me. Way too many advantages with a kindle that books just have no attraction, other than the nice covers. Practicality wins over romantic ideals.
I fully agree with what you are saying but the outcome is just different. With time I will surely end up using the Kindle more just because its more practical. And as I get older the ability to make the font size bigger will absolutely be a winner. Thank you for commeting and watching :)!
I knew a person whose family in Romania had to hide their Torah behind a wall. They were able to preserve it until the dictatorship ended 35 years later or so. It is short-sided to think our situation will remain the same and all countries will be democratic when the majority are not.
I've enjoyed reading since I was a child, now I'm in my 40s . I bought the very first Kindle fire and I didn't think I would enjoy because I've always liked holding the book. But since that first Kindle I've bought 5 of them and I can never go back to paperbacks. I do have a paperback collection for esthetics but I don't read them. I feel like the Kindle is the greatest
I wish I would have the same experience, it is really convenient! But do you then buy a physical copy of the books you liked from the kindle or do you buy books you have´nt read on the kindle?
I mostly read in english and since it´s my second language, I often use the dictionary, it´s really a life saver.. Can´t imagine reading without it anymore. :) I used to look up all the words on my phone and it distracted me from reading. I enjoy reading on the kindle more, love the dark mode, light.. I read much faster on it. I sometimes go back to physical books if they are in my language, for example my favorite - The witcher series, I can´t imagine reading it in english, because they´re written in a slavic language which is more like mine.. and I love the physical copies with the illustrations. Also I don´t live in english speaking country, so the english books are much harder to come buy, but you can always get an e book. :)
Oh yes! Many valid points. The translator feature is wonderful! With my physical books I often use my phone to look up words, but it´s not the same.. Thanks for commenting :)
I enjoyed your video. I have a Kindle and I am currently reading three books. When I go to work I take my iPad and on my breaks or when I want to see the color version of my books I read from the Kindle app on my iPad mini. I always return to my kindle because the screen doesn’t give me a headache. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to physical books UNLESS I absolutely have to give up my electronics.
Thanks! That sounds like the way to go. I hope I will end up not wanting the physical books as much as I do today! Thank you for watching :)
I’ve noticed PART of the reason I don’t read my kindle is because it’s boring. I want less then an iPad but more then an e-reader a Kindle oasis with a color display and usb-c, wireless charging maybe even a larger display for comic books.
I bought a Kindle in 2010 in between then and about 2017 I read about three or four books a year on it and about 30 to 40 physical books. It’s been sitting in a drawer for the last 5 years. I never enjoyed reading on it as much as I did while holding a physical book. And they have actually done studies that show that you retain more information when you read from a physical book than when you read from a digital device or e-reader. Kindle’s may be convenient but they can never replace the sensory experience of holding a book, feeling the paper, turning the pages, seeing the cover. It’s much more rewarding experience overall.
I have certainly not missed my kindle, but I do miss the ability to save quotes ans comments more easily.
Sounds more like you’re worried about what others think then just enjoying reading for yourself .
I would not say it´s the biggest part of my reading but it has surely played a big role in my relationship towards books. Hopefully I will become less and less "vain" in my reading :)!
i bought the kindle 6" paperwhite. What a disappointment. The whole e ink thing just wasn't realistic and I had trouble with the readability of the device. i feel that many improvements could made before I return to any device for reading.
That´s too bad. Some time has passed since I posted this video and since then I have increasingly been using the kindle. Mostly because I travel a lot. I try to keep my luggage a bit lighter and I do enjoy being able to adjust font size. This being said I still prefer my physical copies. Hope you find an ereader you like :)
@@becomingabookworm Hi! Thank you for the video! I'm an avid reader and I'm thinking of buying a Kindle, but my biggest concern is how difficult it is on the eyes. Do your eyes get more tired after reading a Kindle book or after reading a physical book? And does a Kindle mess with your sleep if you read before going to bed (the same way as if you were on your phone)? I often read for 1-2 hours before going to sleep. Also, with Kindle, do you get that blue screen fatique you get from your gadgets? Sometimes, when I'm on my phone or PC for too long, I just feel like I need to toss them away and run to the forest. What's your experience? Thanks!
@@smirglvojtechskovajsa2787Hi! I never think about it being straining on my eyes. It´s not the same and it depends a bit, but if you are not in a perfectly lit environment I prefer the kindle. But if I am in my usual reading nook I would say it´s easier on the eyes with a physical book. When it comes to sleep I can´t really say because I do not have an issue with sleep even if I sit with the phone..
I have read a few books on my iPad. I owned an old Sony e-book reader, about 13 or 14 years ago, and it’s the only e-book reader I’ve owned. I don’t like cheap plastic products, and there are only a few the e-readers with a metal body. I did like the design of the Kindle oasis, but Amazon killed it this year. as it stands, I just stick with reading books, physical books, unless I simply cannot get a copy of it at a reasonable price. Most books I read I turn around and give away to the library or sell to Half Price books as it has nostalgic value, or I plan on reading it again in the future
from a tech perspectove: the kindle is a niche device. No video, no audio.....get the app.
I get what you’re saying, but you can actually listen to audiobooks on newer kindle :) And yes a really nichy product, but the screen is a lot better to read on than iPhone/ipad in my opinion. The Cool thing about the app is that you can read if you suddenly find yourself without the app or a book.
I have a kindle and I like it a lot, but I could never give up the treasures found in used book stores. Many of my childhood favourite authors are still in copyright, so many of the kindle editions are almost as expensive as a paperback copy!
Oh yes! I have mainly been reading older classics on the kindle since they are pretty much free. Still a useful tool if one needs a lot of books in one place!
Lugging along a behemoth like Don Quijote on long trips is a bit of a pain. But these days I tend to have a selection so I can bring a smaller book on travels. I couldn't do without the physical medium, but I'm also conscious that it feels like a bit of a waste for millions of people to own physical copies of books that they're most likely only gonna read once.
What person with an ounce of a collector's gene doesn't want a library in their house though...
Indeed! I too have started travelling with smaller books. I find it extra advantageous to read smaller books in general if im fighting one large book for an extended period of time, just to give myself time to breathe..
I like buying thrifted books.. That way my conscious is a bit better and older books often look better..:)
I only use my Kindle when reading fiction books. I can buy it cheaply online and forget about it. I don't like reading again fiction books. For non-fiction and reference books, I'll always go for physical books for the same reasons you mentioned on your video.
Sounds like a good reading strategy :)
So essentially you’re done with the kindle because of other ppl and how you want them to view you. A bit bizarre but if it works for you.
I think that pretty much sums it up! But I think I will start using my kindle after a while if I manage to keep up my reading.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I personally think we are accepting too much of the new technology and we are not thinking of the consequences. We are not talking about this enough.
Physical books is not only a whole experience which we miss when is read on a screen, but new research is showing that students do not retain the same when when read on a screen. Not remembering and absorbing is one aspect, the other aspects are more subtle, and it has to do with the actual experience itself. Something about the eyes that is very troubling. The others are things I found out while keeping newspaper clips I had kept from important news articles, that later I found were edited and missing important facts in the now permanent e form. One was an article on predatory lending and I wonder if the author of the piece knows that the part where he refers to race being a part of the scheme was later removed in the e form.
The electronic conversion also poses the question of censorship, and the lack of availability of books once they are not printed anymore for whatever nefarious or not nefarious reasons. A lot to think about before we just accept a technology just because is simply “convenient” for us. We need to think about the whole planet and the subsequent generations too. This is a new form of book burning. Never have we seen this since the inception of any form of writing. Many books will simply disappear forever. Think that one political situation in one country or culture can absolutely make many books and other texts disappear; if not simply made unavailable.
Many people in this world have been able to hide books behind walls, or under the floor, in order to preserve them from religious or political authorities, enemy invaders. Only this way they were able to preserve their most precious books and texts, be it religious, esoteric, or other types.
It is unconscionable, and irresponsible to make such a drastic change without thinking carefully about the consequences for others.
If you can’t move with your library, give them away. I did. About 13 years ago i had to move and couldn’t bring all my books with me. I gave the majority away.
Please preserve literature, the ability to communicate, to share texts. Think about the subsequent generations and those living or who will live in countries without a complete democracy. Think of privacy, freedom, ability to share this art form, and to share information.
You also make people curious about the book you are reading. I have actually gone to get a book I didn’t know the author had published another just because I saw someone reading it. There is way too much to discuss about this. This is an extremely important topic and people are being too selfish and short sided.
Thank you for this comment. Especially interesting what you write about censorship. Luckily those are thoughts I have not yet have had to think..
Since I made this video I have tried reading a bit more on my kindle, but that´s mainly when travelling and then it just makes a bit more sense to bring that instead of a book.
I have definitely also checked out books because I have seen other reading it or talking about it.
I can only speak for myself and say that physical books will probably be my preferred choice in the future as well.
I actually do both, I buy some books on Kindle and some the physical book and also I do Kindle Unlimited and the Kindle works great for that, but I still buy physical books eve though I regularly use my Kindle. Sometimes I’ll have the same book on Kindle, Audible and a Physical copy. I read the physical book at home during the day, listen to the audible version in my car and read the Kindle version at night before going to sleep!
Nice! You seem like an efficient read. We don´t have kindle unlimited in Norway unfortunatly, but I am close to picking up my kindle again for when I am travelling. A bit tired of bringing a bag of books because I am unable to decide what to read before I go out the door..
I stopped buying physical books over 10 years ago when I got my first Kindle. It was such a game changer. The big thing for me is not only just having all my books easily accessible to read at any time but the font size. Being able to make the font bigger made it so much easier on my eyes to read not to mention better screen contrast vs a book and crisper font than a paper book.
Oh yes! That contrast is something I often find myself missing..
I just found your video by accident and Ioved it. Truthfully, I am on the sofa waiting for delivery of an e-reader any moment. I enjoy your relaxed style and the views you articulated about physical books. I have always made notes and underlined passages. It’s fun to pull a book off the shelf and flip through pages to enjoy good writing once again. Thank you for verbalizing the tactile properties of books and the unique experience of holding one as you live inside a novel’s world.
Thanks! Hope you’ll be happy with it.
I read english books via pocketbook at home, and carry my uzbek books wherever I go, :)) physical books are different, but if you cant buy books you want, then e-reader is probably a good choice. Dont leave your ereader at this battery level, its battery will die.
Seems like you have a good strategy :)
I like the aesthetic of physical books and not staring at a screen (even though Kindle screens are easy on the eyes) but you can't beat the lightweight, and built in dictionary. It's true though...if you're out in public, a Kindle won't serve as a conversational piece/conversation starter. You won't get someone coming up to you and ask what you're reading unless they can you're holding a Kindle. I love the aesthetic/feel/even smell of books as well as their covers/colors, but love and enjoy the convenience of a Kindle. Lol. More often, I will buy a physical copy these days but will probably start checking out books from my local library soon.
Just like yourself, the Kindle encouraged me to read more at 31 in order to justify the price I paid for it lol...now that I'm building the habit back up, I find myself wanting physical. It's almost like streaming a loved album vs owning a physical album. Lol such a dumb problem to have, but I understamd.
Many valid point. And I must say, the more I read the more tempting it is to bring back the kindle, but it has not happened yet. I have a lot of records standing in my shelf as well, but I tend to use streaming services.. That being said, if I play a physical record the experience is a better one, but that I think has more to do with "the planned action" in putting it on and actually taking the time to focus on the it.
I don't worry much about other people's opinion on how I read. I have physical books and I have my Kindle. My Kindle is much more lightweight and portable than a book and is great for someone like me with a disability. I have problems with muscle pain, so lightweight is good for me, plus my eyes aren't great, so being able to increase the font size helps. I like to collect physical books. They look nice on bookshelves and are fun to collect and own, but I rarely read them. I always find myself reaching for my Kindle. I'm just happy people are still reading. You do you. If physical books are more your speed, then please do! :)
When I made this video I was certainly thinking more about how it looked reading physical books than I do now. I think the best choice is always what you are most happy with. Objectivly I think it´s fair to say that e-readers are most practical. Thank you for watching :)
I completely agree with you.
This could be the best, and most honest, Kindle video I’ve seen. I like my Kindle…but I haven’t read anything on it in Months!
Totally agree
So it's all down to preferences and personal reasonings, not that the e-reader or a physical book are the better over another
Yes :)
We live a mobile lifestyle. In other words, we don't live in a house. We live full time in an rv
To keep a lot of books is a lot of weight.
I do enjoy reading physical books. They're more tactile, they're warmer.
I buy contemporary, perhaps more expensive books on my kindle, which are often cheaper than the physical copy.
I do have a few physical books in a storage box, around 20 books.
Because I do like physical books, In this box are books that I have purchased at thrift stores, opportunity shops. When the box is full, or filling with read books, I'm often at places that have free book stations where you can literally drop off your old books for someone else to just pick up and read for free, or donation. I often pick up a couple authors from free book stations too
That sounds like an excellent system!
Living like that (if chosen by yourself) seems to be a freeing way of life.
I imagine that with owning fewer things in general you are less bound to them and that must be a good feeling.
I love the Kindle as well as physical books. However, in public, I use my Kindle for the sole reason when I'm reading I don't want to be socializing/talking with anyone. I actually find it rather rude to see someone reading and strike up a conversation with them. I don't like to be interrupted when I'm reading. Also, my living space is small so I have limited space for books that I don't have on my Kindle. My Kindle is a 6" E Ink Display edition that I bought in 2012. I'm asking for a newer version for Christmas this year.
That is actually a great reason! You should visit the scandinavian countries because I am fairly certain no one would try to start a conversation with you (or anyone else) over a book 😅The positives about being an introverted people. Hope you get yourself a new kindle for christmas. Thanks for watching.
"Having a book is more social"
I'm confused. You seem to think this a positive. When I'm reading a book, I want to be left alone to read my book.
Maybe more socially acceptable. I am luckily always left alone, but I prefer that people around me see that I am reading instead of thinking that I am scrolling instagram. At least many of my family members can´t tell the difference between a kindel and a phone.
Right on!
I’m a flight attendant so with the travel and also not having a car so i have to carry my luggage up and down so many subway steps while also living on a 3rd floor walk up so the weight of the kindle is a game changer since most books i read are 1,000 page books! any way i can save space i also live in a very small quarters wish i could afford to live somewhere that i could have a large bookcase
Really good points! I recently read a book on my kindle for the first time since I made this video and that felt great 😅 But still I am more fond of the physical ones, but I am lucky to have the space for them..
I was waiting to catch a bus a couple of weeks ago and ended up striking up a conversation with the driver as he was reading a paperback. That just wouldn't have happened if he'd been reading on a Kindle, I don't think. It would have felt really intrusive of me for some reason. Saying that, the Kindle has its place. I can buy way too many books and keep my spending problem hidden... Hope yours survived that snow!
Totally agree! I have sort of waited for the moment to see someone reading a book I have read and then try talking about it with them. But so far I have´nt been so lucky. I taped the bottom of the kindle before placing it the snow, so it is working fine 😅
@@becomingabookworm Ah good, it was a sad sight, out there alone 😂
It might. :) I was sitting and waiting for my doctor so I pulled out my Kindle and started to read. When he walked into the room, he noticed I had one, said he had one too, and asked me about what I was reading. We chatted about books for a few minutes before we got to my medical issues. :)
I use the Libby app to borrow books from my national library. Auto return, no late fees. My national library has 300,000 ebooks. I listen to them by using a text to speech app. No eyestrain. To keep track of what I've read, I write a review and keep screen grabs of quotes in a file.
That seem to be the sensible way of doing it 😅
Im a big fan of having physical books for all of the great reasons you mentioned. I suppose e-readers above all allow for more mobility. I'm the same way with the movies I love most. I prefer a disc in its unique case with a cover sitting on a shelf to act as a true sense of a "collection" than streaming them. Not a fan of that. Perhaps a solution could be to use your eReader, then if it's an especially well liked favorite book then buy its hardcopy version for your bookshelf? Much like I won't buy a movie on disc until after I've seen it and it's become a well-loved favorite.
I like the idea! My ideal situation would be that I got a free e-book copy with the physical book I bought and then the e-reader would just automatically know at what page I left of at in the physical book, so the switch between the two editions would be seamless 😅
@@becomingabookworm perfect! 😀
I love your honesty lol very refreshing. 10+ years ago when I was a undergrad, I saw an acquaintance using a kindle (the old model with with tiny keyboard) to read PDF files, you can imagine how frustrating that is. I asked him why not use a iPad or something else, he said that using kindle made he looks smarter, more dignified and superior lol. He’s a such character. Personally whenever people ask my suggestions about kindles, I would suggest to buy a used one because kindles tend to be left unused therefore a used one may not be very different from a new one. I have a basic kindle (no light）but only use it as a backup reading device. The e-ink is great but it’s page turning speed is killing me. In the end, iPad mini is my preferred device for reading ebooks at all times.
Thank you! He sounds like a character I would like! I think buying used e-readers in general is a good idea. If it´s been used a lot or little, I think people who buys e-readers are going to be honest people 😅 The speed is definitley something that needs some getting used to.. Thanks for commenting :)!
@@becomingabookworm How fast do you need to flip a page when reading? Unless you are speed reading in a speed reading contest ... Speed when reading a book is not what reading is about. Take the time to read your book. And I don't think it is all that much slower than turning pages on a book.
@@rodhernandez4134 The speed I don´t think is that important, its just something to get used to if you are using your phone or tablet to read on. I think you should read in whatever speed you would like. Personally my reading speed differs alot from book to book. If Im really into a book Im usually reading it a lot faster than I would if Im not enjoying it, just because I spent a lot more time just focusing if Im not enjoying it.
I've been thinking a lot about your discussions of both the audible and e-readers vs. books. I have tried both of them, but no question, as long as I can, it's books for me. When we sit with the book in our hands, the 2 sides form a triangle with our eyes, really limiting the distractions, making a kind of "container" for the story, and I think that's the key. I saw this quote by Fernando Pessoa from a commentator on another channel, and thought you would appreciate it: "To read is to dream, guided by someone else's hand. To read carelessly and distractedly is to let go of that hand."
I think you are right. I have actually both read in a physical book and listened to an audio book today. I must say I am still not comfortable with the audiobook yet. Its at least two different experiences. That was indeed a lovely quote, so thank you!
I always prefer reading from a real book. The only time I ever read on Kindle is like you said if I"m going on vacation it's the only way to take a decent amount of books with you without all the weight in your luggage, plus I don't like to travel with even one book because I don't like how they get scuffed and beat up so fast when you carry them around. I also agree with you that I don't like books on the kindle because I like to see them on my shelves. I will always pick the real book unless I'm on vacation.
Very much agree! I also find it hard to decide on which books I want to read before travelling, so I should maybe consider the kindle.. It could be that if I continue the reading over several years that I might just find the kindle more practical.. Who knows.
I love the responses to this!
One wall full of books, in two rows, book towers on the floor... Any new books has to be an ebook. But not Kindle. Only in formats that are free from one vendor. Thx for your video 👍
I was about to buy a kindle hoping that if I just bought it I’ll start reading more. Thanks for 0:44
Still hope you get to read more books :)
I got a Kobo last summer, and I love the fact I can borrow books from the library with it.
How do you like the Kobo? Have not really tried one of those, but they seem to be more and more populare. My Kindle is filled up with free classics from Project Gutenberg which I have all bought thrifted now... Really does not make sense..😅
@@becomingabookworm I love my Kobo. It's my third eReader. 😍 Lovely to bring when travelling!
It is very practical! I am traveling a bit by airplane at the moment and I always get to read much more on planes, which often results in me finishing the book I brought with me and making me buy books at the airport.. might start bringing the kindle for those occasions :)
@@becomingabookworm Good plan! I haven't travelled much the last couple of years, but when I get well again, I will look into going somewhere, maybe London.
Try to travel with all your (physical) books and you will understand why people love e-readers. An e-reader allows you to bring all your books with you everywhere.
A fair point. I am usually travelling with more than 3 books nowadays and it is truly a hassle..
¡Gracias por hacer este video!
I use both my Kindle and physical books. At least you can sell your physical books but not the books on your kindle.
That is a very valid point!
I don't understand why you would choose physical books. They are bulky. takeup space and kills trees. I am ereader/ipad reader 100%. KOBO ereaders i can rent library books right off the device. no pc needed
At the same time as I agree with everything you have written, I still choose physical books, but I also think it will change after a while.
thx u so much, u save me a lot of money :)
Wow that is so rude of those people! They actually told you to be more social? Goodness! How rude! If someone randomly told me that while reading on my kindle I would have slapped them with the kindle!
I think it has to do with people in general being tired of others sitting on their phone all the time and thinking that the Kindle is a phone, but a kindle slap would maybe not be the worst idea sometimes!
Yes. I buy physical books for their social aspect. LOL.
I am gonna read a book
Read a book, read a book
Gonna be a better man
Better man than I am
So I go to Amazon
Amazon dot com
And I buy a dozen books
Lots of books, smart books
They will ship them right away
Right away, in a day
And I have Amazon Prime
So it doesn't cost a dime
So I look at my new book
Take a look at my book
Right away I tune out
Don't like reading, get distracted
So I turn on my TV
TV good, reading bad
And I watch Property Brothers
For 11 straight hours
If I really like the book I just buy a physical copy.
Sounds like vanity is a top concern here
Indeed
Also great thumbnail pic
Thanks!
Welcome back if you “haven’t” (?) visited before?
Words are difficult..
If ur not using it anymore, can u give it to me tho?😂😂 joke
Good to hear I did not scary you from wanting one! 😂
Not to offend you, but you seem to read books to show off rather than for the content. That is kinda off. You need to fix yourself and not the Kindle🤔
It feel like forever since I made this video, but I think that is what I am trying to say in that video. Also don´t think myself or the kindle need fixing :)
Sorry, but the reasons why you prefer owning a book come off pretentious and insecure. Why do you care about how you come off to others? When you read you should only be concerned about the words in front of you. And afterwards, the reflection on those words.
I felt like that was what I was trying to say. Everyone cares about what other people think to some degree.
This video is blasphemy
Omg. You are not a reader - books are a decorating accessory. And to feed your ego. Lmao.
Indeed! Well I am a reader because I read, but you are absolutely right!
Audio books are not read at all, they're listened to. Great for blind people, and great when you're driving. But a sure way to illiteracy, ignorance, and the downfall of a culture in the long run.
As least Kindle is reading, but it doesn't produce teh same effects on the brain as reading physical books, just as writing with a keyboard does not allow the brain to automatically access the creative center of the brain the way writing in longhand does.
Modern technology is a two-edged sword, and some of it is doing its best to cut our throats. Sadly, are so unscientifically knowledgeable in today's world that in their ignorance they seem very thrilled by this prospect.