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"...
