I'm still reading Condominium by John D.MacDonald which I bought at the Salvation Army store for $1. I also got Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut. Condominium is an interesting book.
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I'm picturing in my head a couple of zombies that have just unearthed themselves from their respective graves and one turns to the other and says 'Say, the petrichor today is simply amazing!'I'm a bit old fashioned and like the feel of a paperback novel in my hands; but these days I have most books on my Kindle. I don't like hardcover books. While I speak English as a first language, I often encounter words that I don't know thus it is quite convenient for me to be able to highlight and look up a word without losing my place. In the past, I would either guess what the word means based on the context (which can be amusing if I get it wrong) or keep a dictionary handy.
Just the other day, I learned the word "petrichor" which describes the smell of damp earth after rain; particularly after a long dry spell. Now how often are you going to hear that one?
We were told that they switched to trade paperback for first release because that's the format that was selling best.I'd buy hardcover in store if given the choice. I'm basically stuck with soft covers though. Things seem a bit different in Australia. All new release titles come out in trade paperback in the bookstores (IDK why). I have never walked into a book shop and seen a King title in hardcover. If you want a hardcover you have to go online.
We were told that they switched to trade paperback for first release because that's the format that was selling best.
I do prefer hardcovers, as well! As everyone said, for my favorite authors and the next book in a series I like, I save up and buy the hardcover for that book.
Nothing wrong with a good paperback! The only thing is, I'm quite "OCD" when it comes to my books, so if there are creases or the cover/pages are bent, I kinda"spaz"
I agree that paperbacks are more comfortable to read and I hear you on the OCD and creases. I'd take the hardcover though if it was there. I bought NOS4A2 last week online as a trade paperback, and during transit the bottom left corner got all folded over.
Most of my books are second hand from play.com, so at £1.60 - £3.00 some scuffing and spine creases are to be expected - in my case, even welcomed (I love a worn in, rellic looking book)I do prefer hardcovers, as well! As everyone said, for my favorite authors and the next book in a series I like, I save up and buy the hardcover for that book.
Nothing wrong with a good paperback! The only thing is, I'm quite "OCD" when it comes to my books, so if there are creases or the cover/pages are bent, I kinda"spaz"
....welcome!!.....Great post...
Hi and welcome.Great post...