E-Reader vs Real books? And if so, which one?

Tiffany5412

Can you tell that my parents are asking me for a bday list with all these posts?

Anyway, I've debated getting an ebook reader.  I'm not a huge reader - only 1 book a month or so, so I'm not sure if it's worth it?  I'm not concerned about it not looking like the pages of the book because I've seen how real they are.  Are books a lot more expensive on there than on Amazon?   And I heard you can share books on there?  How does that work? Pros? Cons?

If you're pro-book-reader...which one do you like?

august8080

Books are actually less expensive on an e-reader--costs less for the publisher. I love the instant factor--I decide I want a book and in a few clicks, I've bought it and can start reading it immediately.

I have a Kindle-just a regular one- and am really happy with it. I'd definitely recommend getting one. 

GuavaGal

This is a good thread I saved on how to check out library books on an e-reader. 

I don't have an e-reader, just e-reading apps on myipad.  I prefer the Kindle app.  Most of the people I know who have e-readers have Kindles and love them.

My dad has a nook, and he really likes it but mainly uses it as a tablet rather than a reader.

I have realized this response is not very helpful. 

MnMShaw

I have a kindle fire and love, love love it!  I like it because I can get my books instantly, the books are really cheap, and it has internet so I can facebook and email on there as well.  I wasn't sure it would be something I use but I know use it every single night in bed.  Love it.

brideonjuly8

I have a Kindle and I love it.  Yes, some books are more expensive, but a lot aren't.  Some paperbacks I can find at Walmart for cheaper, but they don't have a very big selection.  I used to buy a lot of my books off half . com, but by the time you pay for shipping it almost evens out. 

I've checked out several online books from my local library (like the next book club book) and it's way cool.  And free!

A&Jmom

I've had both the regular Nook and now the Nook color, love both.  If you only want a reader, just go with the basic Nook or Kindle.  If you want more of a hybrid tablet the Nook Color is great and they now have Nook Tablet.  My dad has the Kindle Fire and loves it.  I personally prefer the Nook Color or Nook Tables over it (have now used both) but I did like it too. As far as prices on books, for the most part I have found them about the same- less for some more for others.  They are definitely not necessarily cheaper though.  Both B&N and Amazon offer Free books weekly on their respective ones and also have under $5 titles available.  Most popular titles are about the same price as the regular books though.