Ok . . . 1: they make us look smart. 2: they smell nice. 3: they look wonderful on a shelf, table, and etc. 4: hard covers are Beautiful. 5: you can show off collections (also when books have art on the spines).
One thing I find, as an older reader, is that the font size, type, and spacing is adjustable. Also, I no longer have to make physical space in my library for each book.
i have always been wondering, what people do who read a lot with all the physical copies of the books they own? Ngl, I love to have print media, but the space in my flat is somewhat limited indeed.
another thing I love about ereaders is the dictionary. It is so easy to look up a word by just tapping on it, especially if you are not reading in your mothertongue. It also motivates me to read in a language that I'm not super fluent in, because I know I won't have to bother on putting down the book and looking the word in my phone - the flow doesn't stop as much as with a physical book.
The only reason I'm fluent in English now is my Kindle. I found a great job and live in England so much more comfortably because I know the language on a decent level. All thanks to my amazing little Kindle Paperwite🤍
yes, that's so nice! especially when it's a book where they speak some phrases in a different language and it's never translated or mentioned again. Happens in romance books quite often actually 😅
Yes thats so true, I mostly read english, which isnt my first language and it happens so often that I read words that I have never seen before (that even people whos first language it is might not always know, I sometimes ask my bf who is british xD) so the dirctionary makes it so much easier!
Another PRO of an e-reader, it saves space! My family and I keep moving every few years and most of the times, we have a lack of space. Having eBooks fulfills my desire of owning thousands of books (I have about 500 on my kindle right now) and taking not an inch of my little space. Plus, moving becomes so much easier with no books to pack, haha!
True! I live in a tiny city where the THREE neighboring cities and my own do not have bookstores, so I either had to order online or travel 2h30min to go to a bigger city and peruse the bookstores there.
Yep. Small town here and I honestly don't know how I could function without a kindle. With Libby it's super convenient to borrow ebooks and have them sent right to my kindle, and I have like 3-4 library cards so I can always find something to read. Also, Kindle Unlimited has some decent stuff and most new purchases come with a few months free or at a severely reduced rate.
Agreed, also good since I'm poor. Physical books are great and I love annotating, but they're so expensive 😭 and also I live in a small place that doesn't fit many books since rent is also stupid expensive.
I'll add my bit to this. Ebooks are cheaper (Argentina, so everything including books just skyrocketed since our last election a few months ago, but they were always expensive), and I can get titles that aren't either translated or available here. And if you have doubts about a book, you can always borrow a copy from an online friend.
One thing that truly improved my reading comfort even more is getting a case with a cover that folds. This way, your screen is protected and you can fold the cover to hold your book up when you're sitting at a table! And it feels like you're opening a book every time you open it
I used to have a folding cover and hated it, like I always found it extremely uncomfortable in my hands (I kept discarding it to read) and since I switched to having a popsocket, i've found that I've been reading much more since it's better in the hands
@@oceanel619i actually tried switching from a folding cover to a pop socket and hated it more 😭 just felt very uncomfortable for my fingers! what made me like my folding case was coming to the (very obvious) realization that i was allowed to bend it all the way back and didn’t have to keep it open at the side all the time
My first e-reader had a pretty thick case. When we switched to Kobo I bought the official cases and I find they're much thinner. I prefer them with their case, but hated the case on my Paperwhite.
Tip: create "collections" within your kindle! I have a tbr collection, a currently reading one, and a read one. I have over 60 books and I kept "losing" them like you did in the beginning. This way I could keep track!
@kaylac349 I never even thought of making different tbr collections like that! I've just been lumping all of mine into one. I'll have to see if I can re-categorize them now lol
Smart! I've mostly been using it for series that are too old to be automatically grouped, and to keep all my AO3 downloads in one place. I really wish they let you manually order works within a collection. The series I group this way never stay in the correct order (sorting by publication date gives me the wrong order too).
Just another perspective but I’m a disabled and chronically ill person and having a Kindle literally made it possible for me to continue my love of reading. If I didn’t have it, I wouldn’t read at all anymore and reading has always been one of my my biggest hobbies. The accessibility features are amazing for me. I can’t see well most of the time but I can blow up the font and change the brightness/warmth so I’m still able to read! And it being so lightweight means I can take it everywhere I go like the doctor or ER. I adore my Kindle 😭 it really is my emotional support Kindle haha
I also love turning off page numbers and reading time left. It makes reading more relaxing. The dark mode just makes the experience a chef's kiss. Plus instantly downloading a book to read at any moment. I haven't bought a physical sci fi or fantasy book in years. I love e-readers.
I like to just use the minutes left in chapter option, which helps me decide whether I can squeeze in another chapter or not in any given reading session
I find it stressful NOT having the page numbers on! What if I reach the end and I wasn't prepared?? I need to know when I'm approaching the end. That's why I'm glad the settings are there - you can make it work best for you!
@@the1disaster Agreed. I listened to an audiobook and thought I had a chapter or two left, only to find out there was 5 minutes to the end. I started bawling my eyes out, I hadn't had any time to prepare for the bad ending. So now I like to check more often (both ebooks and audio) how much time is left in the chapter/book. Although even in ebooks it might show 95%, but the story itself is already over....
19:35 I was also shocked when I caught myself thinking the same. I never thought I'd love my e-reader this much. The ease of reading, the comfort, the adjusting brightness/temperature, the dictionary(!). I'm glad I took the chance on it rather than looking down on it like I did for years.
I highly recommend getting a tablet stand and an e-reader remote. You clip a little device to the side of the e-reader and then use the little clicker when you want to turn the page. You can get cozy under a blanket with the clicker in your hand, push the button to turn the page, and never have to move your arms! I read so much more this way 😊
With my kindle, I borrow from Libby and if I absolutely love it, I buy it! I've been doing that for a few years and it works amazing. You just have to be patient with waiting on popular books
I do the same with Libby. Being able to get books right to my Kindle from Libby for free is amazing! And I’m so forgetful, I never returned library books on time lol. So having the digital is a total win, except with having to wait 😝
I was just about to comment about Libby! I love libby with my whole heart 🩷 it’s how i got introduced to ebooks , it’s so much more comfortable for me to read in bed and just casually 😭🫶🏼 i also read so much faster for some reason! I do the same thing ! If i absolutely love the book I buy it and put all my annotations into it when i get the physical copy 🥰
You touched the surface of something quite important: The more adjustable the formatting is (margins, font size, spacing) the easier it is to continue reading for people with ADHD. It doesn't affect page count, but just turning "pages" more often brings me more joy and I'm likely to chomp a good 50 pages
@@elif-tp4yv IDK, I absolutely HATE having my phone nearby when reading, it's going to distract me and ruin my flow, that's one of the main benefits for me with an ereader vs reading ebooks on other devices, the display is nice and all but having a dedicated device without distraction is the selling feature for me
Loved your take as I am completely the opposite; I only read digitally and have for over 15 years. The key for me is to have a good program to store your book collection that is not just on your device (I use Calibre) where it can get lost with new purchases (as you alluded to). Then you can use the power of computers to track your collection and your progress.
I often find physical books to be intimidating (especially long ones.) My kindle really makes reads feel a lot more manageable! Plus i love that you can adjust font size 😊
This! I never thought about it this way. Reading a 700+ page book seems like reading any other book now. Honestly, I might be in the minority here, but e-books are the reason why I can get myself to read regularly at all. Any time I buy a physical book, it just ends up collecting dust, even though I genuinely love reading.
The main reason I went with Kobo is that, in Canada, you can get books from public libraries through Overdrive/Libby, but you can't do so with a Kindle. I believe it has public-library access in the U.S., though. In Canada, depending on location, you can also link to other public libraries; I can currently borrow ebooks from six different libraries. I have read so many books for free because of this! Great video!
@@katierasburn9571 there are also Android e-ink readers that are more open! I went with a Boox Leaf 2 mainly because my local libraries use Hoopla and Borrowbox for ebooks, which don't work on either Kindle or Kobo.
@@katierasburn9571I bought my Kobo for this reason too. I just got a Kobo Clara E2 which I highly recommend. I just graduated from the Kobo Glo which I had for 14 years. Kobos last a long time and borrowing from the library is easy.
My favorite part about ebooks is that I can search for key words and names. It's especially useful for big fantasy books that have a lot of names and characters. If I forget one of them I can simply search their name and find the first time they're mentioned. Amazing!
@@BuTTerJaFFaS Yeah you can spoil yourself, at least in the ebook platforms I use. But each keyword you search also has the chapter above, so I purposefully don’t look at the chapters I haven’t read lol. Not long ago actually I was too curious and spoiled myself one of my favorite characters’ death 🥲🥲
As a (french) e-librarian, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your experience reading ebooks ! They're also really good for people with sight issues because you can zoom on the text, change the typo, etc...
Another big e-reader pro for me is highlighting. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to write or highlight in a physical book so I just use tabs but in an e-reader it doesn't matter.
My e-reader has really changed my life from when I read books on sketchy free pdf websites on my school issued chromebook during COVID and the time when my local library was shut down for the pandemic and then closed for construction. After I ordered my nook, I regained some much needed comfort and sanity.
glad you mentioned the library thing, people on here are so quick to say use your library when that's not possible for everyone. especially in non-English dominant places. my actual local library is all french kids books and james pattersons for the grannies lmao
Your hair is adorable!! One thing I can't recommend more is putting a Pop-Socket on your E-reader!! It makes it SO more easier & more comfy to read with, just one hand, your hands don't get as tired! They're cheap & if it doesn't work for you, just take it back off! Some people use two but I haven't progressed that much yet!😂 I'm in the U.S. so it may not work this way for you, but here, as long as we have a library card, we can access MAJOR libraries that carry many more books than my local library does. And we do have some Ebook sights to purchase books that aren't Amazon, you just have to make sure the have books for your specific E-reader. Thanks for another awesome video!!!💜
@@katelyn-wp1euWish Libby was a thing in the Netherlands. I could go to my local library, but 90% of them doesnt have the books I like to read, and barely anyrhing in English. Dutch translated versions kinda cringe 😭 let alone if its translated in Dutch 😂
i am almost exclusively a physical book reader, but i bought a kindle a few years ago for when i go camping or when i know i'll be travelling and really really can't bring any excess weight/volume with me. absolutely love it for those situations, but when im at home i prefer to huddle up with a paper book
My favourite life hack is: printing out the map of the current book and taping it to the back of the e-reader!!! (doesn't help with any other attachements/appendix though)
as someone who's been mostly reading ebooks since i was a teenager, it was so interesting to hear your perspective as an ereader beginner!! what i found works best for me in terms of book formats is randomly switching between them from time to time 👀 for example, if i’ve just been reading a bunch of ebooks for a month, picking up a physical book feels so comforting and gratifying, but picking up an ebook after reading some chunky paperbacks also kind of makes your life easier since you can suddenly read on your side in bed and carry your books around easily in your pocket 🥰 same with audiobooks - it’s sometimes so nice to just relax and listen to someone reading to you out loud while traveling or cleaning up around the house. obviously different people also have varying attention spans and comprehend information better in different formats, but it makes me so happy to be able to switch between ebooks, audiobooks and physical books and just enjoy the multifaceted world of modern reading 🥺 as always loved your video!! ❤
My kindle has been a savior as I have wrist issues and had to begin reading books that wouldn’t be too heavy until I got it! Now any size is still light and doesn’t aggravate my wrist 😊
For people with wrist or arm strain ereaders are fantastic. Physical books can be less of a strain if you use a book stand on a table, or, as I do, a pillow on my lap when I read on the sofa. But the best thing about ebooks is not straining my back when I travel carrying around loads of heavy physical books. Half my luggage was always books.
Quick tip for the map or glossary or whatever page you need to be able to check frequently, go to these pages at the beginning and add a pagemark (top right corner) and by tapping the top right corner on any page you can reach your bookmarks 😊 (just don't forget to bookmark the page you're on to be able to get back to it quickly 😉) Love your videos!❤
As someone who hates stopping in the middle of a chapter i like that the ereader has an option for how long the chapter will take you to read, and its actually accurate since it establishes your personal reading speed when you start a new book. I know that if i only have 10 mins to read i know to not start a 15+ min chapter 😅
Thank you so much for this video; I really enjoyed it! Not only for the great content but the pacing, music, and town scenery; it's very calming and relaxing, and I enjoyed you including us viewers in your e-reader trial period. I think your list of pros and cons is spot on, too. I'm an avid reader and several years ago came to the same conclusions, and generally prefer reading on my Kindle Paperwhite. I tend to be reading several books at any given time, depending on how I feel, and so the convenience of having many books all at once is significant to me. One tip that works for me: I only download to the device books I'm actively reading, and keep the Library view filtered for Downloads Only. And when I'm ready to add another to my "active reading list," that's when I download it. Again, great video and thank you!
I have a disability in my right hand, which makes holding up a book (especially hardcovers or big boys) challenging, not to mention holding open stubborn paperbacks. Getting an e-reader absolutely skyrocketed my reading habit, it's so comfortable to hold for me! Wat leuk dat je in Leiden was trouwens, heb daar een tijdje gewoond en het is een van m'n favoriete steden in Nederland :)
Also would recommend getting one of those tablet holders and the auto page turners where you can be all snuggled up and push the button to turn the page :)
omg i don’t know if you’re aware but i’ve seen on yt and tiktok that there are cases or special stands and little clicker devices that allow you to read and turn the pages without actually holding your kindle or raising your arm at all!
i LOVE the feel of physical books, but as someone who travels a lot, the luxury and convenience of an e-reader is amazing. i LOVE having an inbuilt dictionary, and being able to see roughly how much time I have left in a book. also being able to browse online and just decide I want to get a book then and there is great
I've been using my e-reader for something around 14 years. Yup, it's the same one, it's still alive. That's the best thing about e-readers - they last a really long time. Piece of advice for everyone: please, get a case for your e-reader, especially if you're taking it with you outside. I broke mine in uni, cause I always had it in my bag, something accidently pressed on it. It's not impossible to fix, but definately annoying
Do you have an advice for taking care of an ereader? I recently got mine and use it fairly often (for every half a physical book I read a full ebook). I really want it to last a long time and i was wondering if there is smth in specific you would recommend doing
same, I had my kindle for ages now, my mum got us both each a used one for christmas one year and they are easily over 10 years old now and still work perfectly, only thing is that the store is not accessable anymore, but I never used it on the kindle anyway, so thats not really a problem
@@safaarif878 I don't think you need to do anything specific. Just make sure to keep it from falling, scratching, stuff like that. I have a Pocketbook, but I don't even think it depends much on a brand, majority of e-readers are quite durable
@@safaarif878 My ebook is still alive for 5 years, it's extremely important to keep your ebook's battery in good condition, don't let it go below 10% battery and charge it to 90% which is enough. Paying attention to the news will make your ebook last a lot longer, this is also what the seller shared when they sold it to me at the store, who is also my friend. :>>>
@@safaarif878 The big thing is having a proper cover that protects against the screen getting smashed. Otherwise, they're pretty durable and some are even water resistant.
So late to the party here but thank you for doing this, it is very fun to see peoples' journeys with their e-readers. I've never considered my ereader as a replacement but rather a way to expand my reading options - readers literally only used to have physical books! Now I love audiobooks for poetry, literary sci-fi/fantasy (LOTR, Ready Player One, Hail Mary), and non-fiction (it's like listening to a podcast). I love my ereader for access to my library's digital library, Kindle $1.99 deals, and for huge chonky classic lit that I would otherwise not want to hold and read (I also love it for the highlighting features on a book like that). And I still really love physical books - the adventure of buying one off the summary, cover, or page 1 of reading it, and taking that chance. I also still buy books as a way to support small publishing houses, translators, and lesser known authors. Oh and I actually do love reading on my iPad for design books, cookbooks, and graphic novels -- I find it better than having to look into the folds of a chunky graphic novel to try to see the whole page. Anyway just had to share the ways that e-readers have diversified and enhanced my reading experience! Love your channel and all of the great conversations you start :)
Oh, my. Okay, kindle girlie here - since November, 2020. I used to have a hefty physical book collection. There were somewhere around 200 books in my home. I moved states (I live in Brazil, so, Big Country, it takes Effort to move states like I did) and had to shrink my collection. It was painful, I'll say. Over the last 3 years, though, since I got my e-reader I have to admit - I've read A Lot More and not only that, but I've gotten around to reading some classics, for example, because they were free to download! Slowly I started to donate other books (My collection, after moving was dwindled to about 70-ish books), give them to friends or family... I now have 39 physical books. Haven't added a new one to that number in the three years since I've bought the e-reader. Not only that, but I'm a fanfic girlie, too - I'll have you know that ao3, my beloved, allows me to download my favorite fics directly onto my kindle and I have about 150 different fanfics in there. Published books sit at 244, currently. Of which I've read a good portion, thanks to the convenience of being in a different place and thinking "what book that I have fits the vibe of this moment?" and I don't have to worry about lugging 4-5 different books into my bag whenever I leave the house (yes, I was that person. Yes, it was awful for my spinal health) to make sure I'll have 'appropriate' reading material. I honestly haven't looked back and don't plan on doing so. Another great feature, at least for me, it allows late night reading without bothering anyone with lights on. I don't enjoy overhead lighting and haven't had the money to upgrade it to cozy lamps, so I can be in the dark and still comfortably read. I knit, a lot. I've started it after I'd bought the kindle and I enjoy reading while I knit in the mornings or when I'm out and about - another convenience of the e-reader: it fits into my little project bag, because I mainly knit socks out of the house! I suffer from a chronic pain on my hands and wrists (no, the knitting doesn't help my situation, but it makes me happy, so what can I do) and I love how lightweight the e-reader is, compared to physical books - I like fantasy, so I'm used to those 500-800 pages-long tomes, they're decidedly Not Fun To Hold. Didn't mean to overshare, but I just really love my baby e-reader and I recommend them to anyone who'll give me 5 minutes of attention LOL. Welcome to the dark - albeit better lit - side of e-readers!
I love the whole story. Truly. 💜 The comment section is such a lovely place to put down our own experiences of what the content creator is talking about.
I have roughly 700 physical books. I now exclusively read on a kindle paperwhite. When you run out of shelf space and have to start stacking books on top of books on top of books, you'll appreciate ebooks. It's especially useful when re-reading a series and you need to find the next book in the series.
As an e-reader newbie, I also find that an e-reader really enhances my reading pace but for sure physical books have their charm. the feeling when you read from physical books is irreplaceable
I absolutely love physical books but what fully won me over was Libby. I now rarely buy books and just borrow the ebooks from my local libraries. It has been such a life changer! You can also join libraries outside of your region to have more options.
I think listening to you my blood pressure dropt about 30 units, and thats meant in the nicest way possible. You sound like such a calming person to be around. Love it!
Hey Leonie, I have a solution for your map. Touch on the top Then the 3 dots Then X-ray Then images Another solution is bookmarking. Makes it easy to flip back to a page you want to reference
I got a kindle for Christmas and just like you am now obsessed with reading on it! I usually get my ebooks from the library and continue to buy physical books from local bookshops for anticipated releases, special editions or new faves
I uses to hate e-books, but when I moved to a small apartment for work and barely had space for my books, it became a godsent cause I can still read despite not having my physical books. Also it opened me up to web serials and novels, since those are easier to read on mobile devices which they cater to.
I always save your videos because I want to sit down and really enjoy them. I'm surprised how much I love your videos, this one was very interesting. I read basically all physical books, unless I'm trying out free samples
I buy physical books from my local bookstore and use my library for ebooks. Sometimes I’ll even read in a combination of formats because reading an ebook in bed at night is so much easier for me than a physical book. I’m lucky that my local library does have most books I want to read. Also, I typically buy any 5 star reads physically even after I’ve already read them digitally.
I got a new kindle for Christmas and I think I have read triple the amount of books since then that I normally would because it is so much easier to read on it, and in a huge lover of physical books. I do mostly get my ebooks from the library (I have like three library cards so I never have to wait super long). I’m really hoping they one day put digital downloads like on a receipt or in the book you’ve purchased to make life easier to go back and forth. I loved your video on this!
I bought a Tolino e-reader (created by Thalia) and they actually connect directly to "smaller" bookstore throughout Europe which could be a nice alternative encouraging local bookstores.
I used to read a lot from my phone and e-reader was the best decision for my eyes and dwindling attention span I ever made. It was really interesting to hear about experience with e-readers from someone who is actually more into physical books, so thanks for the video. Also as long as there is no DRM you can send or upload any ebook you bought elsewhere to kindle. It might be slightly less convenient in some cases, but I use this feature a lot, because some publishers in my country give you opportunity to buy ebook directly from their site and it's a good way to support them as well as indie authors directly
The Kindle store has SO many deals every single week that it's like diving into the deepest rabbit hole. My Kindle backlog is literally over 1300 ebooks now and ONLY from Amazon.
It's not so cut and dry. Buying physical books means less money for the author (and used books means they get nothing). IIRC they get the biggest cut from Ebook sales.
@@MajorCinnamonBuns Gabe Newell famously remarked, “Piracy is a service problem”. Author’s profit maximization should normally be the author’s concern, and not the consumer’s. Here’s one idea, if I were an author, I could add a code with every physical $10 purchase where you can get the ebook for $2. This will mean a lot more people who would never have bought my ebook at $8 will now buy them, and most of them will be ones who already own the book, so I can increase my revenue while not increasing my customer base nearly as much, increasing my revenue per reader. Even considering some third party code trading. And this can even turn a lot of pirates into paying readers as well. Similarly there must be a lot more ideas on how to monetize format shifting. And format shifting, which I’m essentially suggesting, is the most moral form of piracy imo. If I buy a book and scan it all into digital, or type it all out word by word for myself. It’s legal as long as I’m not commercializing it. Piracy is simply going a bit further and downloading other people’s scans. It’s like ripping from your own CD, and playing that on your ipod. Also author’s profit maximization can be a slippery slope. Do I buy vinyl even though I’ve only got a cassette player at home, just because I should maximize the artists’ profits? Where to draw the line is a subjective opinion, similar to whether format shifting feels ethical to you or not. Used book markets would cease if we were to think about author’s profits. I think the onus should be on the author, and not the readers. Outright piracy is immoral but shifting formats is definitely fine in my book. But we all like different books, and if is immoral in your book and you do not do it, I can respect your position.
Hi! I'm from France and here, an author got more with a physic book than with an ebook :) if that can help anyone who read in french lmao @@MajorCinnamonBuns
You are correct about Kindles being able to handle water! I have an older kindle,that I’ve had for more than 10 years, and I once dropped my kindle in the lake and it has continued to work for many years afterwards.
The reading posture was just so real !! I’m also a big paper book until I die type of person but recently I’ve been thinking about getting a kindle so this video come up just qt the right time !
I have an ereader, but it is a kobo, so if Im lazy im supporting them instead of Kindle which already feels a bit better. But when Im not feeling lazy, you can buy ebooks from book stores and put them on your ereader 😊
I read both physical books and ebooks on my Kindle. New releases can instantly appear on my Kindle if I have pre-ordered on it, and I love how convenient it is. I'm ultimately a physical book girl though.
I, too, resisted the e-reader! Got it because I wanted to get back into reading but had limited storage space. Never have I read more books than with my kindle! Defining words with one tap may just be my favorite feature. ☺️
I agree the kindle is a bit slow when you have to flip back through contents BUT I found the solution that works best for me when having to do that (well sometimes) if you swipe up from the bottom of the screen you can switch to grid view really quickly and then find say your map and then click back on your page in the other view format ( only found that out recently and you probably know that already but if you don’t give it a shot ) ❤
My system is the same as you described. I mostly borrow e-books from libraries (you can sync them to your kindle) and if I like a book enough to want to own the physical book, I try to get it from local stores. However, i have to say I'm doing this less and less because of space and tbh, I never read the physical books, so it feels like an aesthetic choice and kind of wasteful. Bizarrely, I have found myself instead re-buying old favorite books in e-book format because one of the biggest pros of the kindle for me is that I have my entire library with me at all times. As a kid, I used to bring a pile of books on a 4 hour car ride to stave off anxiety about going through books too fast or not knowing what I'll be in the mood for. I was very resistant to e-readers until I got one as a gift and I've never looked back mostly because of how functional and convenient it is for my needs. As a tip, I have heard there are ways of accessing American libraries even as a non-resident. It's totally legal, and I think you may have to pay a fee (not sure if it's one time or annual) but if you're often looking for English language books and not finding them at your local libraries, you probably read enough to offset the cost!
One tip from me (I went from absolute Kindle hater to loving it) A good Kindle case goes a long way. The chunky ones with an elastic that fits over your hand and a little stand makes it feel sooo much better in your hand and, weirdly enough, a bit closer to how a physical book would feel
20:56 I’ve been borrowing digital copies (or audiobooks) from the library, however, there can be long wait times (weeks/months) for popular books. If I really enjoy a book, I'll buy a physical copy to support the author and to be more mindful of my budget and limited home library space.
As a literature student, my e-reader is my lifeline when I have to write papers and do research. The highlighting and word search function makes it so much quicker to find specific passages in a book and do literary analysis.
My default setting is minutes left in the chapter. Love that. Regarding buying physical when having an ebook. I absolutely do that. Most of the time I buy the physical copy (aka my shelf trophy) and borrow the ebook or audiobook from the library. That way I support y local bookstore, but don't support Amazon unless I have to.
Great video Leonie! I was also surprised how much I liked my e-reader, which I used for years. BUT I noticed I started and stopped many more books without finishing them. Then I got a library card and started to take our physical books again and holy cow, it completely brought back everything I love about reading. I even took 5 physical books with me on my trip to visit home (the Netherlands) which wasn't great for my luggage weight 😂 it's not as convenient for traveling but for reading at night I got a cute clip on lamp which also helps with ~vibes~ at night.
This was such a lovely video to watch! I’m a big fan of using an e-reader, it really helped me read a lot more, and the convenience of having so many books with you is really great. But recently I had a long reading slump, and picked up a physical book…and I have to say, the experience of a physical book somehow hits different. It allows for more connection with others. I have been approached by strangers all week because of the book I’m reading. People who have also read the book, and see the book in my hand, on the table, in the pram, etc, and then start a conversation. It’s so cool, and it never happened with the e-reader since people can’t see the cover.
It comes and goes, so you will go back and forth between the two. I also liked ebook better when I first started but then got into nice hardbacks and yes, buying a physical book I really loved on e-reader is the way to go ❤
YES to having flowers in your room, it's always such an atmosphere boost lol. i'd suggest tying them up before they fully die and hanging them to dry, roses sometimes look so pretty when dried and then they last longer of course too :)
Pro for physical books: you can resell it, and you can lend it to a friend. :) I love both modalities. Also! You can buy a remote for your kindle, which is AMAZING for reading laying down on your side. Sooo cozy. ❤
for the physical reminder of the books youve read, on kobo you can have collections where u can categorize your books!! i have one thats the ones im currently reading and one for my finished books :D
I absolutely love my Kindle and pretty much exclusively read on it. I was always a die hard physical book person until I realized I was able to read far more often with an ebook. I will suggest getting a case for the Kindle, specifically one with the prop up back for fantastic hands free reading! Also thanks to my Kindle I frequently read and knit which is very difficult with a physical book.
I've just stumbled across one of the best channels around for book related content. The way you put your videos together is very original. It's as if you're just talking to a friend. You come across so well. I have a daughter who's roughly your age and she absolutely refuses to use a kindle. It's physical books or nothing for her, even though I've told her I'll buy her one. I'll get her to watch this so she can see a balanced view from so.ebody her own age.
i get a lot of my books through Libby/my library, kindle deals, and i've also sideloaded a lot of my old epub files onto it, which is a great/convienent feature. i buy physical books that i know i love and will want to read again.
Great video leonie! I just want to say that even though I personally am not an e-reader user, I am pretty sure you can transfer e-books from your computer through a usb cable or some app so I don’t think what you read has to be necessarily limited by the kindle store. My local bookstores have an online store where you can purchase e-books as well, so I think you don’t have to only get them through Amazon (of course as long as the books are not Amazon exclusive). Might be worth looking into!
Finally some comprehensive review of pros and cons of e-reading. I'm thinking about getting an e-book, but there are definitely some points to think through first. Physical books are much more fun to annotate for sure.
So I’m 100% a digital reader (kindle e-reader & audiobooks) and honestly it’s so much more convenient for me as far as taking multiple books with me, reading in bed, chasing my 6 year old and reading anywhere (bathtub, the beach, practices, work, etc.). I also love that I can customize the font size and font itself and that I can just have how long is left in the chapter.
I primarily read e-books because I am disabled, and holding a small, very lightweight thing is easier on my body accommodations wise. Being able to change the brightness and the font size also helps because I'm a little blind too. I'm glad you gave it a chance!
Adding a popsocket was another game changer. Kindle unlimited is nice for me because I can try a book and if I enjoy it, I can look for it at my local book shop to have it physically if I want.
The burnt orange/brown sweater with the patterned dress looked AWESOME! ❤ I love those colors! About the e-reader, I liked your reluctant at first 😄 I myself haven't tried using one before, and I don't know if its convenience will sway my opinion towards getting one. But I like being able to hold the physical book in my hands, feeling the pages and seeing how much of it is left.
Also, I totally get the point of forgetting your non physical books existing. I made a point of writing down their names in my note app, so I can put them in my reading schedule for the year. Otherwise, I won't hear about them again 😅
I haven't bought a physical book in 14 years now; ebooks are just so much more convenient. I've been gradually giving away all my old physical books that I've replaced with ebook versions.
To be frank I'm not willing to spend £6 on a paperback book that's likely to be 250 pages of bloat... perfectly willing to buy physical books from charity shops for 50p or less
Reading ebooks was really helpful for me when I was studying abroad because I couldn’t bring too many physical books home and there weren’t many English books where I was living. Libby was a life saver the entire semester, idk if you have access to that app in the Netherlands. But since I’ve been home, I pretty much only read an ebook if I can’t find it at my library or if I don’t want to commit to buying the physical copy. It’s nice to switch it up everyone and a while and read an ebook instead of a physical book sometimes.
I got so addicted to kindle reading that when I read a physical book I tend to look up where the clock would be or down at page to see how long is still left 😂
Lol, the same! I also read mostly in my second language, so when I read a physical book, I almost reach to tap an unfamiliar word to get a translation, cause this is what I would do with a kindle😅
I thought I would hate a kindle, but it is really convenient! Especially for traveling. If I'm reading a series, I can just download the next book when I'm ready. I've had 2 of them now. :)
Buying the physical copy, and then sailing the seven seas for the e-book is also an option. You get to support the bookstores, not pay Bezos, and be a pirate for an hour!
everyone out here talking about the features in the comments, but honestly i prefer physical books but PHYSICALLy cannot read them anymore, i suffer from several conditions in my eyes that make me feel sick after reading a physical page for anything over an hour in any condition that isnt sunlight levels of light. Even with a font size that isnt mass market paperback. E-readers using specifically e-ink tech have been the only way ive been able to read for prolonged periods of time.
Nice to see your transformation - appreciate your honesty ... I struggled through most of these same issues over the past 10 years ... 2,200 books later in my Kindle library, means I can carry my entire library in my pocket. Putting books into Collections is handy, and I create a "currently reading" Collection of the 3 or 4 I am in-progress reading. Don't get me started on highlights, that download to my Obsidian PKM!
regarding the video, I prefer reading on paper, I don't know why, if you drop your book into the sea and lose it, that sucks, but if you throw your kindle into the sea and lose it... that's it＞﹏＜.... yeah, basically my whole problem is that kindle is more expensive and the risks are higher, that summarizes it all.... I don't know why, maybe I already have an old heart... but there's something more: basically one company is taking over the industry, only Kobo are any near of that. I hope I don't need to say nothing more so everyone understand why that's always a little problematic. Kinda' feels like, in paper, the words are printed, but in digital, nothing is printed, so... who guarantee they're going to be the same tomorrow? Yeah, that's a fear more related to a future in which ebooks destroyed the physical book industry, let's hope it never comes ＞︿＜ I'm sorry for my bad English, learned it all on youtube
Considering that a used kindle paperwhite costs around the same price as 3 new hardcover books or around 5 paper books, I'm not really sure that one can say it's that expensive. Also, it's easy to sideload books on the kindle, either through software like calibre or through the kindle email address, so buying a used kindle + sideloading means you never have to support amazon in any way.
I especially love my e-reader for library books. My local library is very small, so the digital library has more options available. I am totally someone who will read an ebook on my kindle and if I loved it or feel I need to read it physically, then I will borrow the physical copy or purchase it. I also love that any annotations sync in the cloud so I can access my notes on my phone or computer (this was an amazing feature when I was in grad school)
Hey Leonie! Love your videos! My preferred form of reading is Audible, and while it's not perfect, I've been doing it since late 2019 and don't plan on stopping anytime soon! And thanks to channels like yours and Uncarley, Emmie, and Haley Pham, my love of reading and literature has grown exponentially! Keep up the good work :) P.S. For anyone who sees this comment, I have a profile on the listchallenges website, and so far, every list that I've published is book related. Additionally, after seeing Leo's video on looking at people's goodreads pages, I thought I'd create one myself!
I have a virtual library of over 400 pdfs, that I "built" more than 5 years ago. Nowadays it's much harder and tedious to download them... Having to wait 6 minutes for each, having a daily limit of downloads... I'm soo thankful for my younger me for that lol (btw, piracy is not that big of an issue on my country, since books are too expensive and our minimum wage is so low. So facing any consequences for downloading ebooks is not really a thing here)
You truly captured how bizarre our love of physical books is sometimes but also completely justified with that opening. 10/10.
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1: they make us look smart.
2: they smell nice.
3: they look wonderful on a shelf, table, and etc.
4: hard covers are Beautiful.
5: you can show off collections (also when books have art on the spines).
Hi Daniel!
My worlds colliding lmao 😵💫
ARIANA WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE
One thing I find, as an older reader, is that the font size, type, and spacing is adjustable. Also, I no longer have to make physical space in my library for each book.
This. Same. Me too. So much this. ❤❤❤
I find it so handy too as someone with really bad eyesight, makes it easier for me to read
i have always been wondering, what people do who read a lot with all the physical copies of the books they own? Ngl, I love to have print media, but the space in my flat is somewhat limited indeed.
This! I've also got dyslexia, so being able to use the dyslexic font makes reading so much easier on my nook.
@@LpSC2onlinei just have a huge ass stack of my many books under my AC , and in my drawers and in my closet .
another thing I love about ereaders is the dictionary. It is so easy to look up a word by just tapping on it, especially if you are not reading in your mothertongue. It also motivates me to read in a language that I'm not super fluent in, because I know I won't have to bother on putting down the book and looking the word in my phone - the flow doesn't stop as much as with a physical book.
I almost found my self tapping on a book the other day because I was use to reading my kindle.
Well, I started tapping on my physical books to see the dictionary😂😂 Then catched myself and realised I look insane..
The only reason I'm fluent in English now is my Kindle. I found a great job and live in England so much more comfortably because I know the language on a decent level. All thanks to my amazing little Kindle Paperwite🤍
yes, that's so nice! especially when it's a book where they speak some phrases in a different language and it's never translated or mentioned again. Happens in romance books quite often actually 😅
Yes thats so true, I mostly read english, which isnt my first language and it happens so often that I read words that I have never seen before (that even people whos first language it is might not always know, I sometimes ask my bf who is british xD) so the dirctionary makes it so much easier!
Another PRO of an e-reader, it saves space! My family and I keep moving every few years and most of the times, we have a lack of space. Having eBooks fulfills my desire of owning thousands of books (I have about 500 on my kindle right now) and taking not an inch of my little space. Plus, moving becomes so much easier with no books to pack, haha!
Ebooks are great for people in small towns and isolated communities. Especially to get sales and new releases.
True! I live in a tiny city where the THREE neighboring cities and my own do not have bookstores, so I either had to order online or travel 2h30min to go to a bigger city and peruse the bookstores there.
Yep. Small town here and I honestly don't know how I could function without a kindle. With Libby it's super convenient to borrow ebooks and have them sent right to my kindle, and I have like 3-4 library cards so I can always find something to read. Also, Kindle Unlimited has some decent stuff and most new purchases come with a few months free or at a severely reduced rate.
Agreed, also good since I'm poor. Physical books are great and I love annotating, but they're so expensive 😭 and also I live in a small place that doesn't fit many books since rent is also stupid expensive.
I'll add my bit to this. Ebooks are cheaper (Argentina, so everything including books just skyrocketed since our last election a few months ago, but they were always expensive), and I can get titles that aren't either translated or available here. And if you have doubts about a book, you can always borrow a copy from an online friend.
Also great if your library has a good Libby selection. It makes borrowing books so much more convenient.
One thing that truly improved my reading comfort even more is getting a case with a cover that folds. This way, your screen is protected and you can fold the cover to hold your book up when you're sitting at a table! And it feels like you're opening a book every time you open it
I used to have a folding cover and hated it, like I always found it extremely uncomfortable in my hands (I kept discarding it to read) and since I switched to having a popsocket, i've found that I've been reading much more since it's better in the hands
@@oceanel619i actually tried switching from a folding cover to a pop socket and hated it more 😭 just felt very uncomfortable for my fingers! what made me like my folding case was coming to the (very obvious) realization that i was allowed to bend it all the way back and didn’t have to keep it open at the side all the time
My first e-reader had a pretty thick case. When we switched to Kobo I bought the official cases and I find they're much thinner. I prefer them with their case, but hated the case on my Paperwhite.
Tip: create "collections" within your kindle! I have a tbr collection, a currently reading one, and a read one. I have over 60 books and I kept "losing" them like you did in the beginning. This way I could keep track!
Yes!! I recently had a valentines tbr and now I have a spring tbr. Really sets the mood for what books you wanna read
@kaylac349 I never even thought of making different tbr collections like that! I've just been lumping all of mine into one. I'll have to see if I can re-categorize them now lol
I have the +250 😳 books in different categories too, mostly genre or language!
Smart! I've mostly been using it for series that are too old to be automatically grouped, and to keep all my AO3 downloads in one place. I really wish they let you manually order works within a collection. The series I group this way never stay in the correct order (sorting by publication date gives me the wrong order too).
Oh my sweet summer children… I have over 4,000.
Just another perspective but I’m a disabled and chronically ill person and having a Kindle literally made it possible for me to continue my love of reading. If I didn’t have it, I wouldn’t read at all anymore and reading has always been one of my my biggest hobbies. The accessibility features are amazing for me. I can’t see well most of the time but I can blow up the font and change the brightness/warmth so I’m still able to read! And it being so lightweight means I can take it everywhere I go like the doctor or ER. I adore my Kindle 😭 it really is my emotional support Kindle haha
I also love turning off page numbers and reading time left. It makes reading more relaxing. The dark mode just makes the experience a chef's kiss. Plus instantly downloading a book to read at any moment. I haven't bought a physical sci fi or fantasy book in years. I love e-readers.
I like to just use the minutes left in chapter option, which helps me decide whether I can squeeze in another chapter or not in any given reading session
I am the same way! It feels like I can immerse myself more without checking the page number constantly
I find it stressful NOT having the page numbers on! What if I reach the end and I wasn't prepared?? I need to know when I'm approaching the end.
That's why I'm glad the settings are there - you can make it work best for you!
@@LovelyLiz337do you also tend to check page numbers when reading physical books?
@@the1disaster Agreed. I listened to an audiobook and thought I had a chapter or two left, only to find out there was 5 minutes to the end. I started bawling my eyes out, I hadn't had any time to prepare for the bad ending. So now I like to check more often (both ebooks and audio) how much time is left in the chapter/book. Although even in ebooks it might show 95%, but the story itself is already over....
19:35 I was also shocked when I caught myself thinking the same. I never thought I'd love my e-reader this much. The ease of reading, the comfort, the adjusting brightness/temperature, the dictionary(!). I'm glad I took the chance on it rather than looking down on it like I did for years.
I borrow ebooks from the library! Then for books I enjoyed, I buy the physical book
Good idea!
This is the way 💯 it's more environmentally friendly too and helps stop overconsumption
Libby!
This is what I do as well!
How do you do that?
I highly recommend getting a tablet stand and an e-reader remote. You clip a little device to the side of the e-reader and then use the little clicker when you want to turn the page. You can get cozy under a blanket with the clicker in your hand, push the button to turn the page, and never have to move your arms! I read so much more this way 😊
LOL another good idea❤
With my kindle, I borrow from Libby and if I absolutely love it, I buy it! I've been doing that for a few years and it works amazing. You just have to be patient with waiting on popular books
I do the same with Libby. Being able to get books right to my Kindle from Libby for free is amazing! And I’m so forgetful, I never returned library books on time lol. So having the digital is a total win, except with having to wait 😝
I was just about to comment about Libby! I love libby with my whole heart 🩷 it’s how i got introduced to ebooks , it’s so much more comfortable for me to read in bed and just casually 😭🫶🏼 i also read so much faster for some reason! I do the same thing ! If i absolutely love the book I buy it and put all my annotations into it when i get the physical copy 🥰
@@julie-tx9uw I do the same thing with the annotations ♥️
In my country Libby isn't supported by Kindle (or vice versa idk). 😢
Yes Libby is a great option! Even if you don't live in the contry of a library, you can still get a card from some libraries!
You touched the surface of something quite important:
The more adjustable the formatting is (margins, font size, spacing) the easier it is to continue reading for people with ADHD. It doesn't affect page count, but just turning "pages" more often brings me more joy and I'm likely to chomp a good 50 pages
Hi! A tip: Create a bookmark for the map and the glossary, it's easier to navigate 😀
she can just take a photograph of the map and look from her phone whenever she needs it
This is what I do, set bookmarks for the map and glossary.
@@elif-tp4yv IDK, I absolutely HATE having my phone nearby when reading, it's going to distract me and ruin my flow, that's one of the main benefits for me with an ereader vs reading ebooks on other devices, the display is nice and all but having a dedicated device without distraction is the selling feature for me
Thank you, great tip.😊
@@elif-tp4yv this is a great tip. thank you
Loved your take as I am completely the opposite; I only read digitally and have for over 15 years. The key for me is to have a good program to store your book collection that is not just on your device (I use Calibre) where it can get lost with new purchases (as you alluded to). Then you can use the power of computers to track your collection and your progress.
I often find physical books to be intimidating (especially long ones.) My kindle really makes reads feel a lot more manageable! Plus i love that you can adjust font size 😊
Yes! Adjustable font is so important for me, too. Most books have the font size of goddamn Yu-Gi-Oh cards!
I feel the same way
the free font sizing was a game changer for me too
This! I never thought about it this way. Reading a 700+ page book seems like reading any other book now. Honestly, I might be in the minority here, but e-books are the reason why I can get myself to read regularly at all. Any time I buy a physical book, it just ends up collecting dust, even though I genuinely love reading.
The main reason I went with Kobo is that, in Canada, you can get books from public libraries through Overdrive/Libby, but you can't do so with a Kindle. I believe it has public-library access in the U.S., though.
In Canada, depending on location, you can also link to other public libraries; I can currently borrow ebooks from six different libraries.
I have read so many books for free because of this!
Great video!
i'm so glad you said this because i would have been none the wiser lol, i have now redirected my search to kobo
@@katierasburn9571 I'm so glad my comment reached you! Having access to public libraries is a no-brainer.
@@katierasburn9571 there are also Android e-ink readers that are more open! I went with a Boox Leaf 2 mainly because my local libraries use Hoopla and Borrowbox for ebooks, which don't work on either Kindle or Kobo.
You can absolutely use Libby with a kindle! You just have to press the “Read with Kindle option”
@@katierasburn9571I bought my Kobo for this reason too. I just got a Kobo Clara E2 which I highly recommend. I just graduated from the Kobo Glo which I had for 14 years. Kobos last a long time and borrowing from the library is easy.
My favorite part about ebooks is that I can search for key words and names. It's especially useful for big fantasy books that have a lot of names and characters. If I forget one of them I can simply search their name and find the first time they're mentioned. Amazing!
Good idea, never thought of it, lol
wait, what if you do this and accidentally spoil yourself? can you search only up to a certain amount of pages?
@@BuTTerJaFFaS Yeah you can spoil yourself, at least in the ebook platforms I use. But each keyword you search also has the chapter above, so I purposefully don’t look at the chapters I haven’t read lol. Not long ago actually I was too curious and spoiled myself one of my favorite characters’ death 🥲🥲
As a (french) e-librarian, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your experience reading ebooks ! They're also really good for people with sight issues because you can zoom on the text, change the typo, etc...
Another big e-reader pro for me is highlighting. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to write or highlight in a physical book so I just use tabs but in an e-reader it doesn't matter.
Cool idea , thanks
I highlight but never reread them. Am I the only one? Why do we highlight?
Off topic but I gasped when I saw your hair - it’s BEAUTIFUL and suits you so well!!
My e-reader has really changed my life from when I read books on sketchy free pdf websites on my school issued chromebook during COVID and the time when my local library was shut down for the pandemic and then closed for construction. After I ordered my nook, I regained some much needed comfort and sanity.
Use libgen it's safer but still little sketchy and sometimes the sites can't be accessed
glad you mentioned the library thing, people on here are so quick to say use your library when that's not possible for everyone. especially in non-English dominant places. my actual local library is all french kids books and james pattersons for the grannies lmao
Your hair is adorable!!
One thing I can't recommend more is putting a Pop-Socket on your E-reader!! It makes it SO more easier & more comfy to read with, just one hand, your hands don't get as tired! They're cheap & if it doesn't work for you, just take it back off! Some people use two but I haven't progressed that much yet!😂
I'm in the U.S. so it may not work this way for you, but here, as long as we have a library card, we can access MAJOR libraries that carry many more books than my local library does. And we do have some Ebook sights to purchase books that aren't Amazon, you just have to make sure the have books for your specific E-reader.
Thanks for another awesome video!!!💜
Also in the U.S. - the Libby app changed my life!
I’m curious about using 2 popsockets. Like one on both sides?? I only have one on the right side so my thumb can easily tap for the next page haha
Omg I love this pop socket tip lol. Totally going to do that.
@@katelyn-wp1euWish Libby was a thing in the Netherlands. I could go to my local library, but 90% of them doesnt have the books I like to read, and barely anyrhing in English. Dutch translated versions kinda cringe 😭 let alone if its translated in Dutch 😂
@@katelyn-wp1eulibby also works in germany, so I think it might work in the netherlands or wherever she was from (i forgot😅) as well :)
i am almost exclusively a physical book reader, but i bought a kindle a few years ago for when i go camping or when i know i'll be travelling and really really can't bring any excess weight/volume with me. absolutely love it for those situations, but when im at home i prefer to huddle up with a paper book
My favourite life hack is: printing out the map of the current book and taping it to the back of the e-reader!!! (doesn't help with any other attachements/appendix though)
I will definitely do this next time!
Came here to say, that I just search it on my phone and grab it when some place is mentioned
This is genius!
if you have a cover case then is possible to tape it on it!
as someone who's been mostly reading ebooks since i was a teenager, it was so interesting to hear your perspective as an ereader beginner!! what i found works best for me in terms of book formats is randomly switching between them from time to time 👀 for example, if i’ve just been reading a bunch of ebooks for a month, picking up a physical book feels so comforting and gratifying, but picking up an ebook after reading some chunky paperbacks also kind of makes your life easier since you can suddenly read on your side in bed and carry your books around easily in your pocket 🥰 same with audiobooks - it’s sometimes so nice to just relax and listen to someone reading to you out loud while traveling or cleaning up around the house. obviously different people also have varying attention spans and comprehend information better in different formats, but it makes me so happy to be able to switch between ebooks, audiobooks and physical books and just enjoy the multifaceted world of modern reading 🥺 as always loved your video!! ❤
My kindle has been a savior as I have wrist issues and had to begin reading books that wouldn’t be too heavy until I got it! Now any size is still light and doesn’t aggravate my wrist 😊
For people with wrist or arm strain ereaders are fantastic. Physical books can be less of a strain if you use a book stand on a table, or, as I do, a pillow on my lap when I read on the sofa.
But the best thing about ebooks is not straining my back when I travel carrying around loads of heavy physical books. Half my luggage was always books.
I have the same experience, such a relief! ☺️
Quick tip for the map or glossary or whatever page you need to be able to check frequently, go to these pages at the beginning and add a pagemark (top right corner) and by tapping the top right corner on any page you can reach your bookmarks 😊 (just don't forget to bookmark the page you're on to be able to get back to it quickly 😉)
Love your videos!❤
As someone who hates stopping in the middle of a chapter i like that the ereader has an option for how long the chapter will take you to read, and its actually accurate since it establishes your personal reading speed when you start a new book. I know that if i only have 10 mins to read i know to not start a 15+ min chapter 😅
Thank you so much for this video; I really enjoyed it! Not only for the great content but the pacing, music, and town scenery; it's very calming and relaxing, and I enjoyed you including us viewers in your e-reader trial period. I think your list of pros and cons is spot on, too. I'm an avid reader and several years ago came to the same conclusions, and generally prefer reading on my Kindle Paperwhite. I tend to be reading several books at any given time, depending on how I feel, and so the convenience of having many books all at once is significant to me. One tip that works for me: I only download to the device books I'm actively reading, and keep the Library view filtered for Downloads Only. And when I'm ready to add another to my "active reading list," that's when I download it. Again, great video and thank you!
I have a disability in my right hand, which makes holding up a book (especially hardcovers or big boys) challenging, not to mention holding open stubborn paperbacks. Getting an e-reader absolutely skyrocketed my reading habit, it's so comfortable to hold for me!
Wat leuk dat je in Leiden was trouwens, heb daar een tijdje gewoond en het is een van m'n favoriete steden in Nederland :)
Also would recommend getting one of those tablet holders and the auto page turners where you can be all snuggled up and push the button to turn the page :)
omg i don’t know if you’re aware but i’ve seen on yt and tiktok that there are cases or special stands and little clicker devices that allow you to read and turn the pages without actually holding your kindle or raising your arm at all!
i LOVE the feel of physical books, but as someone who travels a lot, the luxury and convenience of an e-reader is amazing. i LOVE having an inbuilt dictionary, and being able to see roughly how much time I have left in a book. also being able to browse online and just decide I want to get a book then and there is great
I've been using my e-reader for something around 14 years. Yup, it's the same one, it's still alive. That's the best thing about e-readers - they last a really long time. Piece of advice for everyone: please, get a case for your e-reader, especially if you're taking it with you outside. I broke mine in uni, cause I always had it in my bag, something accidently pressed on it. It's not impossible to fix, but definately annoying
Do you have an advice for taking care of an ereader? I recently got mine and use it fairly often (for every half a physical book I read a full ebook). I really want it to last a long time and i was wondering if there is smth in specific you would recommend doing
same, I had my kindle for ages now, my mum got us both each a used one for christmas one year and they are easily over 10 years old now and still work perfectly, only thing is that the store is not accessable anymore, but I never used it on the kindle anyway, so thats not really a problem
@@safaarif878 I don't think you need to do anything specific. Just make sure to keep it from falling, scratching, stuff like that. I have a Pocketbook, but I don't even think it depends much on a brand, majority of e-readers are quite durable
@@safaarif878 My ebook is still alive for 5 years, it's extremely important to keep your ebook's battery in good condition, don't let it go below 10% battery and charge it to 90% which is enough. Paying attention to the news will make your ebook last a lot longer, this is also what the seller shared when they sold it to me at the store, who is also my friend. :>>>
@@safaarif878 The big thing is having a proper cover that protects against the screen getting smashed. Otherwise, they're pretty durable and some are even water resistant.
So late to the party here but thank you for doing this, it is very fun to see peoples' journeys with their e-readers. I've never considered my ereader as a replacement but rather a way to expand my reading options - readers literally only used to have physical books! Now I love audiobooks for poetry, literary sci-fi/fantasy (LOTR, Ready Player One, Hail Mary), and non-fiction (it's like listening to a podcast). I love my ereader for access to my library's digital library, Kindle $1.99 deals, and for huge chonky classic lit that I would otherwise not want to hold and read (I also love it for the highlighting features on a book like that). And I still really love physical books - the adventure of buying one off the summary, cover, or page 1 of reading it, and taking that chance. I also still buy books as a way to support small publishing houses, translators, and lesser known authors. Oh and I actually do love reading on my iPad for design books, cookbooks, and graphic novels -- I find it better than having to look into the folds of a chunky graphic novel to try to see the whole page. Anyway just had to share the ways that e-readers have diversified and enhanced my reading experience! Love your channel and all of the great conversations you start :)
Oh, my. Okay, kindle girlie here - since November, 2020. I used to have a hefty physical book collection. There were somewhere around 200 books in my home. I moved states (I live in Brazil, so, Big Country, it takes Effort to move states like I did) and had to shrink my collection. It was painful, I'll say. Over the last 3 years, though, since I got my e-reader I have to admit - I've read A Lot More and not only that, but I've gotten around to reading some classics, for example, because they were free to download! Slowly I started to donate other books (My collection, after moving was dwindled to about 70-ish books), give them to friends or family... I now have 39 physical books. Haven't added a new one to that number in the three years since I've bought the e-reader. Not only that, but I'm a fanfic girlie, too - I'll have you know that ao3, my beloved, allows me to download my favorite fics directly onto my kindle and I have about 150 different fanfics in there. Published books sit at 244, currently. Of which I've read a good portion, thanks to the convenience of being in a different place and thinking "what book that I have fits the vibe of this moment?" and I don't have to worry about lugging 4-5 different books into my bag whenever I leave the house (yes, I was that person. Yes, it was awful for my spinal health) to make sure I'll have 'appropriate' reading material. I honestly haven't looked back and don't plan on doing so.
Another great feature, at least for me, it allows late night reading without bothering anyone with lights on. I don't enjoy overhead lighting and haven't had the money to upgrade it to cozy lamps, so I can be in the dark and still comfortably read.
I knit, a lot. I've started it after I'd bought the kindle and I enjoy reading while I knit in the mornings or when I'm out and about - another convenience of the e-reader: it fits into my little project bag, because I mainly knit socks out of the house!
I suffer from a chronic pain on my hands and wrists (no, the knitting doesn't help my situation, but it makes me happy, so what can I do) and I love how lightweight the e-reader is, compared to physical books - I like fantasy, so I'm used to those 500-800 pages-long tomes, they're decidedly Not Fun To Hold.
Didn't mean to overshare, but I just really love my baby e-reader and I recommend them to anyone who'll give me 5 minutes of attention LOL. Welcome to the dark - albeit better lit - side of e-readers!
Love your comment. I agree that, although nothing beats the charm of a full library of physical books, e-readers are just too convinient to pass up.
Yes! Moving with books is pain! And expensive!
I love the whole story. Truly. 💜 The comment section is such a lovely place to put down our own experiences of what the content creator is talking about.
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Your ao3 comment might be the thing that convinced me 😂
I have roughly 700 physical books. I now exclusively read on a kindle paperwhite. When you run out of shelf space and have to start stacking books on top of books on top of books, you'll appreciate ebooks. It's especially useful when re-reading a series and you need to find the next book in the series.
As an e-reader newbie, I also find that an e-reader really enhances my reading pace but for sure physical books have their charm. the feeling when you read from physical books is irreplaceable
I absolutely love physical books but what fully won me over was Libby. I now rarely buy books and just borrow the ebooks from my local libraries. It has been such a life changer! You can also join libraries outside of your region to have more options.
You can sideload ebooks and pdfs onto the kindle from your computer as to not support Amazon all the time!
Hi, this is completely off-topic, but I just wanted to say that I've never heard the word "sideload" before and I love it!
@@JenniferTijssen wtf this is so random 😂 love it
@@JenniferTijssen lol it's a good word isn't it!
sorry if this is a daft question but how would you go about this? (because screw amazon)
@@katierasburn9571you can connect it with usb cable with your computer or you can send a file to your kindle email adress:)
I think listening to you my blood pressure dropt about 30 units, and thats meant in the nicest way possible. You sound like such a calming person to be around. Love it!
Hey Leonie, I have a solution for your map.
Touch on the top
Then the 3 dots
Then X-ray
Then images
Another solution is bookmarking. Makes it easy to flip back to a page you want to reference
thanks, i will try this out myself
I got a kindle for Christmas and just like you am now obsessed with reading on it! I usually get my ebooks from the library and continue to buy physical books from local bookshops for anticipated releases, special editions or new faves
I uses to hate e-books, but when I moved to a small apartment for work and barely had space for my books, it became a godsent cause I can still read despite not having my physical books. Also it opened me up to web serials and novels, since those are easier to read on mobile devices which they cater to.
I always save your videos because I want to sit down and really enjoy them. I'm surprised how much I love your videos, this one was very interesting. I read basically all physical books, unless I'm trying out free samples
that hairstyle suits you so muchhh!! so prettyyy~
I buy physical books from my local bookstore and use my library for ebooks. Sometimes I’ll even read in a combination of formats because reading an ebook in bed at night is so much easier for me than a physical book. I’m lucky that my local library does have most books I want to read. Also, I typically buy any 5 star reads physically even after I’ve already read them digitally.
I got a new kindle for Christmas and I think I have read triple the amount of books since then that I normally would because it is so much easier to read on it, and in a huge lover of physical books. I do mostly get my ebooks from the library (I have like three library cards so I never have to wait super long).
I’m really hoping they one day put digital downloads like on a receipt or in the book you’ve purchased to make life easier to go back and forth.
I loved your video on this!
I bought a Tolino e-reader (created by Thalia) and they actually connect directly to "smaller" bookstore throughout Europe which could be a nice alternative encouraging local bookstores.
I used to read a lot from my phone and e-reader was the best decision for my eyes and dwindling attention span I ever made. It was really interesting to hear about experience with e-readers from someone who is actually more into physical books, so thanks for the video.
Also as long as there is no DRM you can send or upload any ebook you bought elsewhere to kindle. It might be slightly less convenient in some cases, but I use this feature a lot, because some publishers in my country give you opportunity to buy ebook directly from their site and it's a good way to support them as well as indie authors directly
Definitely check out a gooseneck tablet holder and a kindle page tuner. Both arms will be warm with those additions!
The Kindle store has SO many deals every single week that it's like diving into the deepest rabbit hole. My Kindle backlog is literally over 1300 ebooks now and ONLY from Amazon.
I went wild on the black friday sales and just bought everything that even just slightly looked interesting to me xD
Solution: Pirate the book, buy it physically. Local bookstore supported, moral crisis averted, amazon screwed. Total win.
It's not so cut and dry. Buying physical books means less money for the author (and used books means they get nothing). IIRC they get the biggest cut from Ebook sales.
But then what about the author? 😭
@@MajorCinnamonBuns Gabe Newell famously remarked, “Piracy is a service problem”. Author’s profit maximization should normally be the author’s concern, and not the consumer’s.
Here’s one idea, if I were an author, I could add a code with every physical $10 purchase where you can get the ebook for $2. This will mean a lot more people who would never have bought my ebook at $8 will now buy them, and most of them will be ones who already own the book, so I can increase my revenue while not increasing my customer base nearly as much, increasing my revenue per reader. Even considering some third party code trading. And this can even turn a lot of pirates into paying readers as well. Similarly there must be a lot more ideas on how to monetize format shifting.
And format shifting, which I’m essentially suggesting, is the most moral form of piracy imo. If I buy a book and scan it all into digital, or type it all out word by word for myself. It’s legal as long as I’m not commercializing it. Piracy is simply going a bit further and downloading other people’s scans. It’s like ripping from your own CD, and playing that on your ipod.
Also author’s profit maximization can be a slippery slope. Do I buy vinyl even though I’ve only got a cassette player at home, just because I should maximize the artists’ profits? Where to draw the line is a subjective opinion, similar to whether format shifting feels ethical to you or not. Used book markets would cease if we were to think about author’s profits. I think the onus should be on the author, and not the readers. Outright piracy is immoral but shifting formats is definitely fine in my book.
But we all like different books, and if is immoral in your book and you do not do it, I can respect your position.
Hi! I'm from France and here, an author got more with a physic book than with an ebook :) if that can help anyone who read in french lmao @@MajorCinnamonBuns
So apparently fuck the writer and some absurd little moral crisis you have with Amazon😂😂😂😂
You are correct about Kindles being able to handle water! I have an older kindle,that I’ve had for more than 10 years, and I once dropped my kindle in the lake and it has continued to work for many years afterwards.
The reading posture was just so real !! I’m also a big paper book until I die type of person but recently I’ve been thinking about getting a kindle so this video come up just qt the right time !
I have an ereader, but it is a kobo, so if Im lazy im supporting them instead of Kindle which already feels a bit better. But when Im not feeling lazy, you can buy ebooks from book stores and put them on your ereader 😊
Nice to see another fellow Kobo enjoyer.
I read both physical books and ebooks on my Kindle. New releases can instantly appear on my Kindle if I have pre-ordered on it, and I love how convenient it is. I'm ultimately a physical book girl though.
I, too, resisted the e-reader! Got it because I wanted to get back into reading but had limited storage space. Never have I read more books than with my kindle! Defining words with one tap may just be my favorite feature. ☺️
I agree the kindle is a bit slow when you have to flip back through contents BUT I found the solution that works best for me when having to do that (well sometimes) if you swipe up from the bottom of the screen you can switch to grid view really quickly and then find say your map and then click back on your page in the other view format ( only found that out recently and you probably know that already but if you don’t give it a shot ) ❤
My system is the same as you described. I mostly borrow e-books from libraries (you can sync them to your kindle) and if I like a book enough to want to own the physical book, I try to get it from local stores. However, i have to say I'm doing this less and less because of space and tbh, I never read the physical books, so it feels like an aesthetic choice and kind of wasteful. Bizarrely, I have found myself instead re-buying old favorite books in e-book format because one of the biggest pros of the kindle for me is that I have my entire library with me at all times. As a kid, I used to bring a pile of books on a 4 hour car ride to stave off anxiety about going through books too fast or not knowing what I'll be in the mood for. I was very resistant to e-readers until I got one as a gift and I've never looked back mostly because of how functional and convenient it is for my needs.
As a tip, I have heard there are ways of accessing American libraries even as a non-resident. It's totally legal, and I think you may have to pay a fee (not sure if it's one time or annual) but if you're often looking for English language books and not finding them at your local libraries, you probably read enough to offset the cost!
One tip from me
(I went from absolute Kindle hater to loving it)
A good Kindle case goes a long way. The chunky ones with an elastic that fits over your hand and a little stand makes it feel sooo much better in your hand and, weirdly enough, a bit closer to how a physical book would feel
20:56 I’ve been borrowing digital copies (or audiobooks) from the library, however, there can be long wait times (weeks/months) for popular books. If I really enjoy a book, I'll buy a physical copy to support the author and to be more mindful of my budget and limited home library space.
As a literature student, my e-reader is my lifeline when I have to write papers and do research. The highlighting and word search function makes it so much quicker to find specific passages in a book and do literary analysis.
My default setting is minutes left in the chapter. Love that. Regarding buying physical when having an ebook. I absolutely do that. Most of the time I buy the physical copy (aka my shelf trophy) and borrow the ebook or audiobook from the library. That way I support y local bookstore, but don't support Amazon unless I have to.
Great video Leonie! I was also surprised how much I liked my e-reader, which I used for years. BUT I noticed I started and stopped many more books without finishing them. Then I got a library card and started to take our physical books again and holy cow, it completely brought back everything I love about reading. I even took 5 physical books with me on my trip to visit home (the Netherlands) which wasn't great for my luggage weight 😂 it's not as convenient for traveling but for reading at night I got a cute clip on lamp which also helps with ~vibes~ at night.
You KNOW it's gonna be a great day when Leonie uploads :)
NGL can't wait to watch this I'm considering getting a kindle
This was such a lovely video to watch! I’m a big fan of using an e-reader, it really helped me read a lot more, and the convenience of having so many books with you is really great. But recently I had a long reading slump, and picked up a physical book…and I have to say, the experience of a physical book somehow hits different. It allows for more connection with others. I have been approached by strangers all week because of the book I’m reading. People who have also read the book, and see the book in my hand, on the table, in the pram, etc, and then start a conversation. It’s so cool, and it never happened with the e-reader since people can’t see the cover.
It comes and goes, so you will go back and forth between the two. I also liked ebook better when I first started but then got into nice hardbacks and yes, buying a physical book I really loved on e-reader is the way to go ❤
YES to having flowers in your room, it's always such an atmosphere boost lol. i'd suggest tying them up before they fully die and hanging them to dry, roses sometimes look so pretty when dried and then they last longer of course too :)
This is the coziest book-reading video I have ever seen so far! Great work.
Pro for physical books: you can resell it, and you can lend it to a friend. :)
I love both modalities. Also! You can buy a remote for your kindle, which is AMAZING for reading laying down on your side. Sooo cozy. ❤
I love using the library but also it's not always possible when they don't have want you want to read!
To me, a physical book is like a treasure. I just love holding it and looking at it and owning it (if it's a good book).
Yes, physical books are all about nostalgic, magic and love for books. But if we only talk about reading experience, kindle is better by far.
for the physical reminder of the books youve read, on kobo you can have collections where u can categorize your books!! i have one thats the ones im currently reading and one for my finished books :D
I absolutely love my Kindle and pretty much exclusively read on it. I was always a die hard physical book person until I realized I was able to read far more often with an ebook. I will suggest getting a case for the Kindle, specifically one with the prop up back for fantastic hands free reading! Also thanks to my Kindle I frequently read and knit which is very difficult with a physical book.
I've just stumbled across one of the best channels around for book related content. The way you put your videos together is very original. It's as if you're just talking to a friend. You come across so well. I have a daughter who's roughly your age and she absolutely refuses to use a kindle. It's physical books or nothing for her, even though I've told her I'll buy her one. I'll get her to watch this so she can see a balanced view from so.ebody her own age.
i get a lot of my books through Libby/my library, kindle deals, and i've also sideloaded a lot of my old epub files onto it, which is a great/convienent feature. i buy physical books that i know i love and will want to read again.
Great video leonie! I just want to say that even though I personally am not an e-reader user, I am pretty sure you can transfer e-books from your computer through a usb cable or some app so I don’t think what you read has to be necessarily limited by the kindle store. My local bookstores have an online store where you can purchase e-books as well, so I think you don’t have to only get them through Amazon (of course as long as the books are not Amazon exclusive). Might be worth looking into!
Finally some comprehensive review of pros and cons of e-reading. I'm thinking about getting an e-book, but there are definitely some points to think through first. Physical books are much more fun to annotate for sure.
So I’m 100% a digital reader (kindle e-reader & audiobooks) and honestly it’s so much more convenient for me as far as taking multiple books with me, reading in bed, chasing my 6 year old and reading anywhere (bathtub, the beach, practices, work, etc.). I also love that I can customize the font size and font itself and that I can just have how long is left in the chapter.
Oh I should add that I still support local bookshops by r books that I’ve absolutely loved and also on my birthday lol
I’m 80% of the way through One Dark Window and I am obsessssssed. Ugggghhhh. The vibes are perfection.
I primarily read e-books because I am disabled, and holding a small, very lightweight thing is easier on my body accommodations wise. Being able to change the brightness and the font size also helps because I'm a little blind too. I'm glad you gave it a chance!
who needs sleep anyways
FR it's midnight for me but I'd rather watch this 💀
Same it's 1am, I actually wanted to go to bed now
It’s afternoon for me 😂 time zones are weird.
What’s sleep lol 😂
Adding a popsocket was another game changer. Kindle unlimited is nice for me because I can try a book and if I enjoy it, I can look for it at my local book shop to have it physically if I want.
"I don't wanna look like a girl, I wanna look like a grandma" THAT'S LITERALLY ME 😂
The burnt orange/brown sweater with the patterned dress looked AWESOME! ❤
I love those colors!
About the e-reader, I liked your reluctant at first 😄
I myself haven't tried using one before, and I don't know if its convenience will sway my opinion towards getting one. But I like being able to hold the physical book in my hands, feeling the pages and seeing how much of it is left.
Also, I totally get the point of forgetting your non physical books existing. I made a point of writing down their names in my note app, so I can put them in my reading schedule for the year. Otherwise, I won't hear about them again 😅
I haven't bought a physical book in 14 years now; ebooks are just so much more convenient. I've been gradually giving away all my old physical books that I've replaced with ebook versions.
To be frank I'm not willing to spend £6 on a paperback book that's likely to be 250 pages of bloat... perfectly willing to buy physical books from charity shops for 50p or less
Reading ebooks was really helpful for me when I was studying abroad because I couldn’t bring too many physical books home and there weren’t many English books where I was living. Libby was a life saver the entire semester, idk if you have access to that app in the Netherlands. But since I’ve been home, I pretty much only read an ebook if I can’t find it at my library or if I don’t want to commit to buying the physical copy. It’s nice to switch it up everyone and a while and read an ebook instead of a physical book sometimes.
I got so addicted to kindle reading that when I read a physical book I tend to look up where the clock would be or down at page to see how long is still left 😂
Lol, the same! I also read mostly in my second language, so when I read a physical book, I almost reach to tap an unfamiliar word to get a translation, cause this is what I would do with a kindle😅
@@juliager5702 omg I have done that too!! we learn all the new words but without any idea how to pronounce them 🤣
@@juliager5702 omg I have done that too!! we learn all the new words but without any ideia how to pronounce them 🤣
I thought I would hate a kindle, but it is really convenient! Especially for traveling. If I'm reading a series, I can just download the next book when I'm ready. I've had 2 of them now. :)
Buying the physical copy, and then sailing the seven seas for the e-book is also an option. You get to support the bookstores, not pay Bezos, and be a pirate for an hour!
Very insightful video. I think I’ll stick to regular books for now, since it motivates me much more. Love your hair btw, looks amazing.
everyone out here talking about the features in the comments, but honestly i prefer physical books but PHYSICALLy cannot read them anymore, i suffer from several conditions in my eyes that make me feel sick after reading a physical page for anything over an hour in any condition that isnt sunlight levels of light. Even with a font size that isnt mass market paperback. E-readers using specifically e-ink tech have been the only way ive been able to read for prolonged periods of time.
Sounds hard. I cant get into my ereader.
Nice to see your transformation - appreciate your honesty ... I struggled through most of these same issues over the past 10 years ... 2,200 books later in my Kindle library, means I can carry my entire library in my pocket. Putting books into Collections is handy, and I create a "currently reading" Collection of the 3 or 4 I am in-progress reading. Don't get me started on highlights, that download to my Obsidian PKM!
regarding the video, I prefer reading on paper, I don't know why, if you drop your book into the sea and lose it, that sucks, but if you throw your kindle into the sea and lose it... that's it＞﹏＜.... yeah, basically my whole problem is that kindle is more expensive and the risks are higher, that summarizes it all.... I don't know why, maybe I already have an old heart... but there's something more: basically one company is taking over the industry, only Kobo are any near of that. I hope I don't need to say nothing more so everyone understand why that's always a little problematic. Kinda' feels like, in paper, the words are printed, but in digital, nothing is printed, so... who guarantee they're going to be the same tomorrow? Yeah, that's a fear more related to a future in which ebooks destroyed the physical book industry, let's hope it never comes ＞︿＜ I'm sorry for my bad English, learned it all on youtube
Considering that a used kindle paperwhite costs around the same price as 3 new hardcover books or around 5 paper books, I'm not really sure that one can say it's that expensive.
Also, it's easy to sideload books on the kindle, either through software like calibre or through the kindle email address, so buying a used kindle + sideloading means you never have to support amazon in any way.
I especially love my e-reader for library books. My local library is very small, so the digital library has more options available. I am totally someone who will read an ebook on my kindle and if I loved it or feel I need to read it physically, then I will borrow the physical copy or purchase it. I also love that any annotations sync in the cloud so I can access my notes on my phone or computer (this was an amazing feature when I was in grad school)
0:15 or turn down the brightness.
Check my ebook
It's nicer reading an ereader
Hey Leonie! Love your videos! My preferred form of reading is Audible, and while it's not perfect, I've been doing it since late 2019 and don't plan on stopping anytime soon! And thanks to channels like yours and Uncarley, Emmie, and Haley Pham, my love of reading and literature has grown exponentially! Keep up the good work :)
P.S. For anyone who sees this comment, I have a profile on the listchallenges website, and so far, every list that I've published is book related. Additionally, after seeing Leo's video on looking at people's goodreads pages, I thought I'd create one myself!
pirate them ebooks girlie lmao
This is the way. Pirate the e-books. Buy them physically.
My soul mate lol
how do you pirate em
I have a virtual library of over 400 pdfs, that I "built" more than 5 years ago. Nowadays it's much harder and tedious to download them... Having to wait 6 minutes for each, having a daily limit of downloads... I'm soo thankful for my younger me for that lol (btw, piracy is not that big of an issue on my country, since books are too expensive and our minimum wage is so low. So facing any consequences for downloading ebooks is not really a thing here)
@@bear3s people face consequences for piracy??
I didn't know ( perks of living in a third world country ig )