The classic Kindle vs paperback dilemma is one I experience a lot. Do I buy this book as a paperback or as a Kindle version? It’s a question I often find myself asking, with no quick answer.
I recently bought a new Kindle Paperwhite, and I love it. The reading experience on it far outweighs that of a regular book, if you ask me. But does this replace the paperback?
Well, no. There’s something about holding a physical book and smelling the pages (a little weird, but that’s just me) that I really enjoy. I also like hoarding books; they look nice on a shelf and serve as a great talking point when people visit my home office.
So, how do I decide between the paperback and Kindle version for a new book?
After a lot of thought (and this is still an ongoing process), I’ve developed the following decision tree to help me:
Is it a reference book? Paperback.
Are you likely to share this book with others? Paperback.
Is it a big book (more than 300 pages)? Paperback.
If none of these apply, then I’d go for the Kindle version.
Of course, this may not work for everyone, as we all have different preferences and requirements, but it works for me.
Am I the only one who faces this issue? Who knows? Maybe, maybe not.