Pros & Cons of Mass Market Paperback Books

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  • @BookishDrummer
    @BookishDrummer ปีที่แล้ว +37

    they're cheaper, you can fit more on the shelves, i can read them faster, very portable. i love MMPB

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool man! Totally get that.

    • @brickbreaker8148
      @brickbreaker8148 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      How do you read them faster? It's the same number of words as the HC.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Probably the smaller pages makes it feel like you’re moving quicker.

    • @BookishDrummer
      @BookishDrummer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BookishChas correct lol

  • @user-lv1cc4fz5f
    @user-lv1cc4fz5f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Pros, I can bring MMPB book everywhere.
    Cons, I can't smack it with people who interupt my reading like a hardcover.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha yes, hardcovers are probably better for smacking.

  • @joshyaks
    @joshyaks ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My priorities are cheap price and comfort to hold in my hands while reading in bed or the bath (my 2 primary reading locations!), so I'm all for mass market paperbacks!

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah they’re a great option for your priorities.

  • @OrangeLibrary
    @OrangeLibrary 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Totally understand the mismatched sizes. Especially since as far as series are concerned, I don't always buy books from the same print run. So not only do the covers not match, but also the size.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh yeah that’s invariably one of my problems too.

  • @EpicTalez
    @EpicTalez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    901 subs. You are getting close. I am so excited for you. Great points. I have had problems with broken spines with some of my hardbacks for sure. The last time I threw a book I was reading, I think it was Harry Potter and it wasn’t because I was enjoying it. 😅 Nice video.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 Okay that happens too yeah. Thanks for watching! Yeah I’m almost there.

  • @AdarshVardhanSisodiyaa
    @AdarshVardhanSisodiyaa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hiii sir, i liked your sense of humor, you gave nice ideas. I also own some mass market paperback, some of them is Asoiaf book 3 a storm of swords with around 1200 pages, and also gentleman bastard trilogy, dune etc. Thanks sir for your great idea to convey peoples to like mmpbs. Okay sir, take care.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Take care.

  • @tallaaron1115
    @tallaaron1115 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I completely agree. Eye health is important as we only have one set and they are not replacable.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! I plan not to lose mine haha.

  • @IntikhabAlamOfficial_97
    @IntikhabAlamOfficial_97 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The font thing is spot on. Currently, I am reading King's Sleeping Beauties. I need to take breaks to give my eyes time to limber up.😢

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yeah I can understand that. I have to take a lot of breaks with physical books.

  • @andreasreadingroad5367
    @andreasreadingroad5367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The different sizes con goes for hardback as well, at least where I live. I have hardbacks in all kind of sizes but then again that goes for my non-english books.
    But you're right in that they are the most portable format of physical books, fit into all my bags regardless of size. But if your a women your all out of luck trying to fit them into pockets.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yes I can see that. Makes you glad to have bags at least. The same problem goes for hardcover, yes. Never a uniform size factor. Thanks for watching Andrea!

  • @readingwithrebeccanicole
    @readingwithrebeccanicole ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hahahaha anger proof! This was so fun to watch. I used to hate mass market paperbacks, and never read them. I still avoid them when I can, but sometimes it's the only way I can easily find some books. And they are nice and portable

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked that lol. Yeah it’s hard to find some books in other formats; especially older books.

  • @BooksWithBenghisKahn
    @BooksWithBenghisKahn ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow you got so creative with those pros I love it! I’m among those who can’t stand the tall skinny mmpbs-their bound tighter usually with text closer to the middle binding so it’s harder to read. But worst of all there’s less book for my hands to grasp and less margins, so I inevitably have to cover up the text to just hold it comfortably! What an awful awful idea that nobody ever asked for!

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Those are good points on the downsides of those too. Thanks Ben!

  • @jan2bratt
    @jan2bratt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My first attempt at The Way of Kings was a mmpb. It quickly became obvious it was not the way to absorb that book! I bought the audible and enjoyed it. But yeah, smaller paperbacks stack nicely and are cheap. I like to carry books on my walks and don't worry too much about hurting them, easily replaced. If I drop it in the mud, no no no! don't drop the book in the mud!!! Even a cheap used paperback! But I did have a cow lick my book once.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow! That’s one I haven’t heard before lol. That cow must have liked the book lol. Yeah Way of Kings is way to chunky for MMPB.

  • @mlc08069
    @mlc08069 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    mass markets are my favorite!!! i love how tiny they are and i don’t feel as bad ruining the cover by throwing it in my purse or work bag lol

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh yes those are definitely benefits of mass markets. Thanks for watching Morgan! 😊

  • @krisreviews
    @krisreviews ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now that I'm older... I totally understand what you mean by the smaller text 😅

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it sucks getting old sometimes lol

    • @krisreviews
      @krisreviews ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BookishChas 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sirvazo1633
    @sirvazo1633 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ever since I became enamoured with e-books, I have gotten rid of about 80% of my paperbacks as I now have them on my e-reader. Less clutter in my life 😊

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh yes I wholeheartedly agree with you there. I read about 90% ebooks.

  • @Johanna_reads
    @Johanna_reads ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to own that same mmpb of Neverwhere so many years ago! I lent it to my then boyfriend and I told him how much it bothers me when people break the spines of books. He gave me the book back after we broke up, and it was obvvious he intentionally cracked that spine to hell and back 😖. He was definitely bitter about the breakup 😂.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry that happened Johanna. He obviously wasn’t right for you. Darn spine cracker. 🤣🤣

  • @Samir2005s
    @Samir2005s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What is that book you have in you shelf beside the DUNE that says giant..

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there! That’s my book actually. It’s called Talindor’s Guest, but I can see why Guest looks like Giant from a distance. 😊

    • @Samir2005s
      @Samir2005s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BookishChas thank you chas 🍓

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Samir2005s you’re welcome. 😊

  • @_Mike.85
    @_Mike.85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mass Markets forever.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They definitely have a lot of advantages, for sure. Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @tovx76
    @tovx76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Commenting before I watch bc I am TEAM MMPB TILL I DIE and no one can convince be otherwise!!!😂

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣 I love them too, but… 😂

  • @CreepyRecordings
    @CreepyRecordings ปีที่แล้ว +2

    why is that never where mass market paperback 74$ on amazon?

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question! I’m not sure. It may be that the edition you found is limited edition, or a private seller trying to make a lot of money. That is a crazy price though.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok yes I found that, and it looks like it’s from a private reseller. That particular edition is probably hard to find. I bought mine at least 15 years ago.

  • @NicolesBookishNook
    @NicolesBookishNook ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes, you need to talk about yourself in 3rd person. Why? No idea other than it mixes things up

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha so true! It mixes me up too lol.

  • @J.R.Carrel
    @J.R.Carrel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got to have that flop.

  • @jenniparks8539
    @jenniparks8539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    only ever throw a book you like haha, it's the best way to get someone’s attention if you want them to read it. Make people afraid NOT to read it hahaha. On the rae occasion that I do but physical books, I don’t mind them not matching, it reminds me the library when I was a kid and their books rarely matched

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh that’s a very good point Jenni. I should’ve said that. 🤣

    • @jenniparks8539
      @jenniparks8539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BookishChas use tyrany to spread the word of good novels haha

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yes! Good plan.

  • @ayushmansanjeev5487
    @ayushmansanjeev5487 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Longer book are easier to fit into pockets

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, very true

  • @intotheheartwyld
    @intotheheartwyld ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m starting to think you do throw books, especially at people lol. My mother was a big book thrower when I was growing up, she read a lot of horror (king mostly) but her mass markets really held up.

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I can imagine King books being very throw-worthy. I promise I don’t throw them at people. At least not yet haha.

  • @PyrexNemobeats
    @PyrexNemobeats 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The last 2 pros 😂😂🤣😂

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, glad you liked those 😂

  • @markbrown890
    @markbrown890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate it when a books got a broken spine

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah me too.

    • @markbrown890
      @markbrown890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      love the channel keep up the great work making great content

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 😃

  • @BookishDrummer
    @BookishDrummer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cons? for MMPBs? Easy. They don't exist...haha

    • @BookishChas
      @BookishChas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣 No cons for you huh?

    • @BookishDrummer
      @BookishDrummer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BookishChas nope lol