Does anybody still read books ?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by lightless, Apr 20, 2008.

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What types of books do you read nowadays?

  1. I read only/mostly e-books

    15.4%
  2. I read lots and lots paper books

    53.8%
  3. I read paper books once in a while

    30.8%
  4. I used to read paper books a lot, but no longer

    10.3%
  5. I read neither type of book

    5.1%
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  1. #1
    I read a lot of books [both e-books and paper books].
    I wonder what types of books if any, people read the most.
    Seems like people, read actual books very little
    [except harry potter and a few others].
     
    lightless, Apr 20, 2008 IP
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  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #2
    I still read books, real books, it beats having to face the monitor to read a copy of the e book, much straining to the eyes if you are reading an e book compared to a normal published book.
     
    wisdomtool, Apr 20, 2008 IP
  3. SFOD_D223

    SFOD_D223 Peon

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    #3
    i have read mainly english lit books in the past 3 years.
     
    SFOD_D223, Apr 20, 2008 IP
  4. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #4
    I still read paper books based on topics comic,suspense thrills etc.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  5. contentedge

    contentedge Active Member

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    #5
    I read everything. My most favorite genres include fiction, science fiction, biographies, thrillers, self development, serious literature, history, and philosophy. As a result, my library keeps expanding by the month. :)
     
    contentedge, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  6. GameOver

    GameOver Well-Known Member

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    #6
    I read normal books and stay completely away from eBooks because they are all scams.
     
    GameOver, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  7. AhDanZ

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    #7
    Yup, nothing beats the feeling of holding a book in hand.

    Plus it isn't as tiring as staring on the screen to read some articles.

    Some of my favorite books are Tuesday with Morrie, Five People You Meeting In Heaven, For One More Day, The Kite Runner etc :)
     
    AhDanZ, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  8. arjun316

    arjun316 Active Member

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    #8
    i dont like to read ebooks

    paper books are good
     
    arjun316, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  9. ANONIMUS123

    ANONIMUS123 Peon

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    #9
    emmm i dont read books.
    i can read newspapers or etc.
     
    ANONIMUS123, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  10. Louis11

    Louis11 Active Member

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    #10
    I have a ton of paper/hard back programming, databasing, unix . . . etc books laying around. Basically I will read whatever I can get my hands on, but free is preferred :)
     
    Louis11, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  11. CaffinePhil

    CaffinePhil Banned

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    #11
    I love to read although am pretty slow so a book takes a couple of months to get through. Time is the major reason why I don't, although I read my kids books most days.
     
    CaffinePhil, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  12. doro

    doro Active Member

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    #12
    I read lots of paper books and enjoy them every time
     
    doro, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  13. lightless

    lightless Notable Member

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    #13
    I didn't think that many people on DP would read paper books. Maybe i am wrong.

    One of my friend who is an avid book reader says the same things.

    He refuses to read e-versions of books and buys paper ones.
    He says that holding and reading a book is a unique experience which can't be matched by staring at the computer screen.
     
    lightless, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  14. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    #14
    I prefer paper books over ebooks and read a lot.
     
    Abhik, Apr 21, 2008 IP
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    #15
    I read my Chilton and Haynes manuals when I work on my vehicles if I don't know the particular steps for what I am doing. A brake job I won't use the book. Pulling my transmission I have glanced at the book but since I have done transmissions before I haven't paid too much attention to the book.
     
    FFTEX, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  16. coderbari

    coderbari Well-Known Member

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    #16
    I read lots and lots paper books,mostly thrillers and novels.
     
    coderbari, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  17. sheilasultani

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    #17
    I read TONS of paper books - I should own part of amazon - lol

    I read 2-3 books a week, every week -
     
    sheilasultani, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  18. homemadejam

    homemadejam Well-Known Member

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    #18
    I read a few books.
    I strongly reccomend Malorie Blackmans - Noughts And Crosses triology.
    Best books I've ever read.

    Jam
     
    homemadejam, Apr 21, 2008 IP
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #19
    The last ook i've read was in highchool like 7 years ago or something like that ....
     
    w3bmaster, Apr 21, 2008 IP
  20. johncena000

    johncena000 Banned

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    #20
    what kind of books you mean..??
    I am a student.. so have to read some books... :D
     
    johncena000, Apr 21, 2008 IP