Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions

Re:Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio... by daoboy on Saturday April 11, 2026 @11:22PM (#47735880)

Physical books are irreplaceable to me. I love the feel, the smell, and having a house full of them. Just went to a library sale this morning and got even more.

I also really need a break from screens, and reading a book is a great excuse to not be on my phone or watching tv.

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Re:Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio... by Loughla on Saturday April 11, 2026 @11:32PM (#47735913)

Reading a book is also relaxing in a way that reading on a screen is not. It just feels more, I don't know, laid back? I have no idea how to describe that.

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Re:Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio... by roncesvalles on Sunday April 12, 2026 @06:24AM (#47738067)

It's just better on the eyes. I've tried the Kindle too. Nothing is comparable to printed ink on paper.

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Re:Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio... by pseingatl on Sunday April 12, 2026 @09:33AM (#47739447)

Speak for yourself. Black text on white paper is unreadable. Too much glare. There is no dark mode for printed books with only a few rare exceptions.

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Re:Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio... by roncesvalles on Sunday April 12, 2026 @01:53PM (#47742440)

I wonder if wearing brown sunglasses (brightness-reducing contrast-enhancing) would work well for you.

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