If you have to choose between reading a book, reading an e-book, or listening to an audible book: Which do you prefer? Which do you enjoy least?
If you have to choose between reading a book, reading an e-book, or listening to an audible book: Which do you prefer? Which do you enjoy least?
I enjoy ebooks the least
Prefer physical book, although ebooks are very convenient! I least enjoy audiobooks.
Definitely a “real” book every time! ???
A real book any time!!
Paperback or hardcover preferably. I least enjoy audio books
Real books are the best 😉
audio, ebook and least a physical book.
E book the best for me.
I am hearing that the future is in audio books so I was wondering what you all thought. Thanks!
Kindle all the time for me ?
When driving, cleaning house, sewing or gardening I listen to audiobooks. When I have downtime I use the e-book. Consequently, most books for me today are audio.
Lol…
physical book, then audio and least e-book
Real books!
That said, mine are all packed ? so I’ve got the Kindle out today. Great for review books or 99p bargain but you still can’t beat a proper book. X
I like physical books, then audio books and ebooks are last in the list.
I prefer actual books. Audiobooks are great while I’m driving or grocery shopping. Ebooks are my least favorite. My eyes get tired a lot faster with them.
Kindle or ebook first, then paper back ( so I can read in the tub) it’s been years since I got a non electronic book, I don’t think I have ever listened to a full audiobook. I just have a hard time taking them in that way.
Prefer reading a book.
I don’t mind ebooks, and have listened to an audiobook, but I am not sure what to do while I listen! With the one I listened to, I also read the book!
Ebook cause i read in the dark before bed
Real books!
I like an audio while driving
audio is a problem as i don’t like ear phones which limits when and where i can use them. I like a paper book for reading in bed but happy with paper or computer the rest of the time.
It all depends on the circumstances…
If I have to cook or clean the kitchen.. my hands can’t hold a book, but my ears are available!!
If I’m in the pool in bright sunlight.. a book will be to bright and drops of water will do damage..but my kindle can handle all of that!
To remember a story I like to see a book.. so even if I’ve listened to it or read it as an ebook or borrowed it.. I like to have a paper copy on my shelves ..
Real books are my preference. Audio books are my least favorite. I have a difficult time concentrating on them for some reason. It kind of turns into Charlie Brown noise in my head.
I prefer e book and and real book
Read a physical book set and kindle book least.
Nothing beats the old fashioned way of reading a book.
I love the first two choices. I can’t do audible. My hubby on the other hand loves to listen to his audible any where we go.
Reading a book
Prefer book; least prefer audible
A real book, then e-book. I used to listen to books-on-tape.
I have a problem sometimes of holding a book open because of a hand problem. I just read The Rosie Project – the book was given to me. It was difficult to keep it open – it was bound and glued so tight. This is why the Kindle for me is so ideal. I read all my cheapo and free books on the Kindle. I have a monthly credit with Audible since 2011 and use it for books that are expensive on the Kindle. Audible on the move and Kindle when relaxing.
Toss up on paper and e-book. Haven’t been able to do audible.
E book ?
I love that I can listen to an audiobook while I clean or exercise, but if I have the free time sitting down a reading a real book is always my favorite!
Proper book. Turn pages over n all lol
Love my kindle, can’t get into audio
Reading book first, e-book last
book, then e-book. But it also depends on where I am. If at home, a book. If I’m out or in the bathtub, an e-book is less cumbersome
I tend to be really busy, so if my hands are busy but it’s noting that needs focus I listen to audio books. Otherwise I much rather sit and read.
Reading a book is my first choice but sometimes a kindle is more convenient
Book, then audiobook, then ebook. Currently, all I have to read ebooks on is my phone and Kindle Fire and after a while, I get headaches from, I’m guessing, the lights of the screen? Trying to talk hubby into getting me a Paperwhite, so maybe then my answer will be different.
Listening to audio
Thank you everyone! Since my books are available on Amazon and on Kindle and the first one is about to become available on Audible, I was wondering what everyone thought. Also, I want to convince my husband that it is worth putting my other books on audible (the cost of doing so is pretty high for an indie author to hire a voice actor through ACX) even if I never make a profit because the desire for every author is to have readers read your book, it’s not about the money. Anyway, the first one, The Tin Box Secret, comes out this month and we will see how it goes. I read an interesting blog about audible books being the future of publilshing. If you’re interested, here is the article: http://annerallen.com/2018/01/agent-laurie-mcleans-crystal-ball-publishing-predictions-for-2018/
Looking forward to reading your book
Thank you.
I prefer audible because of my schedule. It’s literally the only way I can get books into my life.
Audio is great for car travel, however holding a book for the feel, texture and the smell! Just can’t beat it ?
Audible
I love real books, but I read ebooks on my phone right now, because I can just press and hold on a word I don’t understand, for definition. But I love holding real books. 🙂
Reading a book. Would hate to read to.
I enjoy reading good ole fashion books
paper book or ebook, not bothered which. But a big fat NO to an audio book. I’d be asleep in ten minutes.
I love reading a book! My least favorite would be audio. I’d rather read it myself than be read to.
Love books. Love my kindle. Audio…No. Tried it once and was so disappointed that I never bothered again
Got to be a real book for me
I like the convenience of my kindle and listen to 2-3 audiobooks a week while I work. Benefit of working at home ?
Real Book #1 -Audio Book #2 and eBook #3
Give me a book to read, any day, paper pages.
I prefer books like something I can actually hold and turn pages. I don’t really like audiobooks though they either read too slow or read too fast.
Real for me x
I like them all for very different reasons very different times. But my E book paperwhite is the most convenient. Yeah I can’t go too long without reading a physical book… since I do a lot of hiking and walking I always have an audiobook going as well
I like the e-book the most and the audible the least
Read a book
Love my kindle without a doubt
Any of them.
Books. But i do use overdrive on my phone so i can read in bed when my hubby is sleeping.
All of them. I have audible books ready to help me relax at night. ??
Reading e book.
Actual book