The Other Coast by Adrian Raeside for March 24, 2018

That heady smell is usually found floating around any printing company. Mmm!

I usually prefer the contents over the smell of solvents evaporating from the oil based ink. It’s nice to get out-of-print books for a decent price (e.g. Ignition!: An informal history of liquid rocket propellants by John D. Clark $600 for used hardcover, $15 Kindle. By the way; did you know certain rocket fuels can set wet sand on fire?)

You don’t have to tell me. You can’t sell me an e-reader.

Eh, they have their uses; one, small, light, book-sized piece, or an extra suitcase that weighs a ton & can get easily lost by baggage handlers, airlines, etc…but that’s about the only thing. Give me books, with all their engagement of the five senses! The famous “they” said books would become obsolete, and they sure haven’t disappeared now, have they?

although those readers are kinda dependent on electricity, being able to tote arounda huge number of complete books in your pocket is a nice feature.

on the other hand, the smell and feel of a new book is an enjoyable experience…

I suppose Mr. Spock would say: ‘that, sir, is illogical.’

Noticed recently that books are not advertised anymore on TV. Have not seen or heard any “Latest novel by …” ads in years. Not being so enticed, my Kindle has paid for itself in free book downloads, since I just look for something fun to read. Only buy a book maybe once a year or so when wandering into a nearby bookstore when running some other errand. The prices now kinda turn me away. I miss the nearby library used book sales – they quit doing that. And who gives books, or wants books as gifts anymore? Sigh.

I prefer books, we have a few thousands well read ones at home, but being a heavy reader (two to three books at the same time is my favourite) when I travel I will use my kindle.

I like the musty smell of an old book with aged leather and yellowed pages. Some day a "freak " accident might wipe out all the electric literature, like the Alexandra library.

You might like sniffing mimeographed papers like I did back in the day.

Preach it brother dog!

And even a poorly written book has a 5-star chewability rating for hours of enjoyment, while an e-reader is crunch-and-it’s-gone.

I am with you Koko. In fact have to get another book shelf soon.

I am with you Koko. In fact have to get another book shelf soon.

I will never give up my regular books, I love the weight and smell of them in my hand, but at the same time I like the speed and price of downloading books so I guess I’m stuck somewhere in the middle.

Since finding out I can check out eBooks from the local library onto my Kobo eReader, I very seldom read printed books. I like the ability to change font style and size, and to look up words or phrases directly from the eReader as well. As previously noted, they are also great while on vacation.

Real books are better for chewing on than a plastic Kindle.