As my grandmother used to say, “The season is a changing.”
I can happily say that Fall is upon us. The weather has cooled down and we’ve even had our first rainstorm here in California’s Central Valley. Okay, it wasn’t exactly a storm, but it was rain! With the cooler weather, it seems that I get a lot more reading done. Maybe that’s because I’m not outdoors as much.
To quench my thirst for reading, I took a trip to my local Barnes and Noble last week. While perusing through the store, I found these great book bags and immediately thought of all of you. I grabbed up four of them and will give them all away this month. If you want to win one, just answer the question below and you’ll be entered into a drawing at the end of this month.
Do you prefer the physical book, or the electronic reader? Why?
Winners will be contacted via email on November 1, 2017, as well as be posted on my website. As always, thank you all for being so supportive of me as a writer. I feel so lucky to know you all.
Sandra Masters says
Bryan: I always prefer the physical book. I like the touch and feel and the opportunity to tick pages and to use my highlighter. If I fall asleep, I know exactly where to start since the book is usually on my chest. I guess I’m just a dinosaur. My TBRead list is getting bigger and bigger. Love your newsletter. Sandra Masters
Bryan T. Clark says
Hi Sandra: thanks for leaving your answer. Since I publish the paperback and eBook, I find it fascinating as to why people buy one or the other.
Perry McCrackin says
I ride the fence on physical and e-book, both have redeeming qualities. If I’m going to be in the park, or camping or dining for one, I prefer the physical book If I’m on the treadmill at the gym or waiting in the Dr’s office then I prefer the e-book
If I’m at the gym with physical book Murphy’s Law, people always ask: “What’cha reading?” If I’m reading on my phone at the gym, they think I’m on FB or texting, and don’t bother me.
I’m guilty. I like both.
Bryan T. Clark says
I like my e-book when we are camping as it doubles as a flashlight when I have to go into the woods in the middle of the night. 🙂
Rick Owens says
Hey Brian! The electronic reader does have some advantages. However, my preference has always been and shall continue to be the tangible printed word. From the time I was a small child I have lived other lives and experienced new worlds with a book in my hands. For myself there will never be anything to compare.
Bryan T. Clark says
There is something very nostalgic about a book in the hand and flipping the pages. I have memories of sitting on the floor between two massive bookshelves in the library on Saturday morning.
Lidia says
I prefer physical but I read so much that it’s more affordable to read e-books. I also love the ability to look a word up on my Kindle as I read if I’m not sure of use in context.
Bryan T. Clark says
When I started reading Historical’s, I really liked having the ability to quickly look up a word without being taken too much out of the story. I also don’t feel as bad when I stop reading a book that I am not enjoying when I only spent $2.99 on it.