Are You Reading More Than Before You Got Your EReader?

JD Gumby · 08-06-2011, 11:43 AM

Just a quick little poll to see how many people are reading...

1) More...
2) The Same, or...
3) Less Than...

...they did before they got an ereader. Of course, explanations of why or of differences in your reading habits between now and then are always appreciated to fill out the thread!

Me, I'm now reading a lot more, though most of it are classics from Project Gutenberg or downloads from the local library system.

Squirsier · 08-06-2011, 12:31 PM

I figured with buying an eReader, after I bought enough eBooks to equal its purchase price by what I would be saving with going digital, I ended up reading way more than before. So I didn't save a penny, quite the opposite, but I couldn't be happier with my reading tho

Phogg · 08-06-2011, 12:48 PM

I am reading about the same amount, but have shifted a lot towards the classics that I never got around to before.

Overall, I have saved a lot of money since I shifted to Ebooks.

Enough to collect Ereaders, so I guess I haven't saved money

The Terminator · 08-06-2011, 12:50 PM

I've been reading a lot more books now that I have my Kobo. Especialy using the online library because I started getting more books to try out and have found quite a few authors I like. Which I wouldn't normally do when going to the physical Library. And E-books are usually way cheaper when they're new releases (Hardcover).

Skibble · 08-06-2011, 12:55 PM

I can now read more often in unusual places, since my PRS-350 is light and portable enough to keep with me at all times, but overall I don't think it's had a significant impact on the total amount of reading I get done. An extra few minutes here and there is nice, but it doesn't get me very far ahead in the race to finish all my books!

teadonkey · 08-06-2011, 01:09 PM

I read the same amount in all the same places (I used to carry the current paperback in my purse) - but I've definitely saved money.

Arrghus · 08-06-2011, 01:21 PM

I'm reading more fiction, that's for sure.

I've just graduated so I will have to answer the question based on my habits before my degree, which is a resounding yes. Access to thousands of public domain works, no pages blowing in the wind, no weird smells, etc.

As for saving money - it's probably cheaper to buy books from the many charity shops situated on the local high street; what I like about eBook buying though, is that I can have what I want, when I want! I do find the choice overwhelming sometimes though!

garrybuck · 08-06-2011, 01:26 PM

I'm reading much more than before. I used to read nonfiction almost exclusively. Now I read mostly Gutenberg stuff. As a result, I'm reading a lot of classic novels that I would never have looked at before. I'm reading more and it's costing me less.

jersysman · 08-06-2011, 01:31 PM

When I first purchased my ereader, I was reading a lot more. Now, however, it has leveled off somewhat.

With all the free books out there, it has definitely saved me some money and exposed me to many authors that I would not have tried previously.

anjirlly · 08-06-2011, 01:44 PM

Some of my reading time has shifted to participating here.

cfrizz · 08-06-2011, 01:51 PM

I'm reading more than ever before. I stopped reading paper back books and switched to reading Fan Fiction on my pc years ago simply because I could copy the stories into MS Word and adjust the font size to what was comfortable to me.

There is also the fact that I can collect 1000s of books on my pc rather than taking up valuable space in my house!

Now that I have my reader, I'm catching up on all of the reading that I've been missing for years.

bevdeforges · 08-06-2011, 02:14 PM

Oh, I'm clearly reading much more. And in my case, the big difference is availability. No more need to load up on books when I make trips back to the US! Or accumulate a list of books to order from Amazon (to save on shipping charges).

It's also handier to carry my reader with me - and I can have multiple books available at the same time with no added bulk.

Harry_Y · 08-06-2011, 02:33 PM

I read a lot more since it is easier for me to read now

ebusinesstutor · 08-06-2011, 02:59 PM

I read about the same, but I am certainly discovering more new authors since reading ebooks.

mldavis2 · 08-06-2011, 04:25 PM

Much more. However that is a bit unreliable because my eReader purchase coincided with my retirement which gave the the time to read which I didn't have before. Did the eReader make a different? Yes, probably.

View Poll Results: Are you reading more now than you did before you got an ereader?
Reading More Than Before	175	79.55%
Reading About the Same Amount	39	17.73%
Reading Less Than Before	6	2.73%
Voters: 220. You may not vote on this poll

08-06-2011, 11:43 AM	#1
JD Gumby Cynical Old Curmudgeon Posts: 1,085 Karma: 8495696 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Halifax, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Kobo Arc, HTC Desire C	Are You Reading More Than Before You Got Your EReader? Just a quick little poll to see how many people are reading... 1) More... 2) The Same, or... 3) Less Than... ...they did before they got an ereader. Of course, explanations of why or of differences in your reading habits between now and then are always appreciated to fill out the thread! Me, I'm now reading a lot more, though most of it are classics from Project Gutenberg or downloads from the local library system. Last edited by JD Gumby; 08-06-2011 at 11:46 AM.

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08-06-2011, 12:31 PM	#2
Squirsier Addict Posts: 280 Karma: 51156 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longueuil, QC Device: Sony: PRS-300, PRS-350. Kobo: Aura v2, Clara HD, Libra 2, Colour	I figured with buying an eReader, after I bought enough eBooks to equal its purchase price by what I would be saving with going digital, I ended up reading way more than before. So I didn't save a penny, quite the opposite, but I couldn't be happier with my reading tho

08-06-2011, 12:48 PM	#3
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	I am reading about the same amount, but have shifted a lot towards the classics that I never got around to before. Overall, I have saved a lot of money since I shifted to Ebooks. Enough to collect Ereaders, so I guess I haven't saved money

08-06-2011, 12:50 PM	#4
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	I've been reading a lot more books now that I have my Kobo. Especialy using the online library because I started getting more books to try out and have found quite a few authors I like. Which I wouldn't normally do when going to the physical Library. And E-books are usually way cheaper when they're new releases (Hardcover).

08-06-2011, 12:55 PM	#5
Skibble Runs With Scissors Posts: 115 Karma: 1173596 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Voyage	I can now read more often in unusual places, since my PRS-350 is light and portable enough to keep with me at all times, but overall I don't think it's had a significant impact on the total amount of reading I get done. An extra few minutes here and there is nice, but it doesn't get me very far ahead in the race to finish all my books!

08-06-2011, 01:09 PM	#6
teadonkey Zealot Posts: 132 Karma: 2179008 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	I read the same amount in all the same places (I used to carry the current paperback in my purse) - but I've definitely saved money.

08-06-2011, 01:21 PM	#7
Arrghus Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 5002 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Llandudno, Wales Device: Kindle PW2; Nexus 5X	I'm reading more fiction, that's for sure. I've just graduated so I will have to answer the question based on my habits before my degree, which is a resounding yes. Access to thousands of public domain works, no pages blowing in the wind, no weird smells, etc. As for saving money - it's probably cheaper to buy books from the many charity shops situated on the local high street; what I like about eBook buying though, is that I can have what I want, when I want! I do find the choice overwhelming sometimes though!

08-06-2011, 01:26 PM	#8
garrybuck Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 69964 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle	I'm reading much more than before. I used to read nonfiction almost exclusively. Now I read mostly Gutenberg stuff. As a result, I'm reading a lot of classic novels that I would never have looked at before. I'm reading more and it's costing me less.

08-06-2011, 01:31 PM	#9
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	When I first purchased my ereader, I was reading a lot more. Now, however, it has leveled off somewhat. With all the free books out there, it has definitely saved me some money and exposed me to many authors that I would not have tried previously.

08-06-2011, 01:44 PM	#10
anjirlly Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 58410 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SE Michigan Device: Kindle on Android phone; PB360; Sony 950	Some of my reading time has shifted to participating here.

08-06-2011, 01:51 PM	#11
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,579 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I'm reading more than ever before. I stopped reading paper back books and switched to reading Fan Fiction on my pc years ago simply because I could copy the stories into MS Word and adjust the font size to what was comfortable to me. There is also the fact that I can collect 1000s of books on my pc rather than taking up valuable space in my house! Now that I have my reader, I'm catching up on all of the reading that I've been missing for years.

08-06-2011, 02:14 PM	#12
bevdeforges Addict Posts: 288 Karma: 1094000 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Essonne, France Device: Kobo Forma; Sony PRS600B; Sony 350; Sony T-2	Oh, I'm clearly reading much more. And in my case, the big difference is availability. No more need to load up on books when I make trips back to the US! Or accumulate a list of books to order from Amazon (to save on shipping charges). It's also handier to carry my reader with me - and I can have multiple books available at the same time with no added bulk.

08-06-2011, 02:33 PM	#13
Harry_Y Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 704492 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Device: Kindle 3, Kindle DX, Galaxy Tab 2	I read a lot more since it is easier for me to read now

08-06-2011, 02:59 PM	#14
ebusinesstutor Star Gawker Posts: 526 Karma: 6944314 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spruce Grove, AB Canada Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I read about the same, but I am certainly discovering more new authors since reading ebooks.

08-06-2011, 04:25 PM	#15
mldavis2 Coffee Nut Posts: 410 Karma: 298350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Kindle 3; K4PC; Calibre	Much more. However that is a bit unreliable because my eReader purchase coincided with my retirement which gave the the time to read which I didn't have before. Did the eReader make a different? Yes, probably.