Hard to believe this poll is growing up so fast!
Particularly because of the pandemic and supply chain issues hitting the book world (which so far seem to be mainly overblown), I’m very curious whether the events have impacted e-book adoption. Or are we treasuring our paper books even more than before?
But first, my caveats to spare the inevitable comments and emails:
- Yes, I know this isn’t a scientific poll.
- Yes, I know that not only is it not a scientific poll, it’s even less scientific to compare very different audiences and sample sizes through time.
- Yes, I know that you want more poll options because one of these doesn’t precisely capture all of the nuances of your very multi-faceted e-book and print book tendencies. Just choose the one that’s closest!
Now then. The poll is below. You may need to click through to see it if you’re reading this in a feed reader or via email.
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Being one wishes a more ‘nuanced’ option, I chose ‘e-book overlords’ but my behavior is mostly (ok, all) driven by the cost of paper vs e-books.
For reading, I would prefer (slightly) paper, but not at the expense.
Thanks for letting me grouse.
I want to resist ebooks because I dislike the idea of Amazon or someone fiddling with my comment, but I’ve been moving the (approximately) 10,000 books I own, and they are heavy.
I didn’t answer because the choices didn’t fit my circumstances. I already buy eBooks rather than paper, for the most part. My vision is not what it used to be, and being able to increase the font size is a true bonus. Also, I’m running out of room in my small place. But, if I read a fantastic book, I have to own a hard copy, so I make room. 😉
I have been buying eBooks for many years now, hardcopies and paperback books take up way to much room plus hard to move around and keep dust free, though I do buy hard copies of children’s book for visuals. Grandchildren sitting on your lap with a Kindle just doesn’t do the job of a real book with vivid pictures.
Cold dead hands! But I’d like a scroll or stone tablet option…