Hardcovers vs. Paperbacks

I posted a poll on here last month about what format of book you like better. Most people like the hardback version better and I can understand why, but I have to say that I really prefer the trade size paperbacks. I love those books. And it's funny, because if I just see a trade size paperback and don't even know what the book is I automatically assume it is going to be something really good. It is like I am attracted to them. LOL!

When I search for books online I always search "paperbacks". And now that I have experienced the larger paperbacks, I do not want to go back to the mass market size.

Now don't get me wrong, I do like Hardbacks, but I prefer the paperbacks most of the time.

HARDBACK

Pros:

• holds up better
• dust jacket
• looks nicer on bookshelf
• for collection
• paper is higher quality

Cons:

• costs more
• heavier
• bulkier
• dust covers can get destroyed, lost, etc.

PAPERBACK

Pros:

• cheaper
• lighter
• fits easily into purse, handbag, etc
• easier to hold

Cons:

• longer wait before it is available
• doesn't stay in as good as shape as long as a hardback does (used both the same)
• covers are easily bendable
• spines crack easily

The reasons why I prefer the trade size is because they are cheaper and smaller (more portable) then the hardback but bigger then the mass market. That is it, those two reasons only. If I see a hardback book on sale I will pick that up though. Now, I do have to have the same format for a series of books. So, like my House of Night series is mixed because I found the books cheap at various places, but since most are paperback, I will replace the one hb with a pb in time....

So, tell me what you like better and why in the comments below.

Until next time, Have a good "read"...