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Although they're more expensive, I do prefer hardcover books . . . because I read *everywhere* (on the metro, at the hair salon, etc., etc.) and keep my books in my purse, my softcover books always get jacked up. At least with hardcovers I can pull off the dust jacket, beat up the cover as much as I like while reading and then put it back on my shelf and give the illusion that it is in pristine condition
See, I like softcovers for the exact same reason that you like hardcovers. I read everywhere too, and softcovers are light and portable! Mine don't generally get messed up, but I'm careful with them and read pretty quickly.
You got into this business because you're funny and weird, and you're socially retarded. And because it pays well. - Jack Donaghy, 30 Rock.
I do prefer to read softcovers for all the reasons mentioned, but if I happen to be so engrossed in a book that I want to read it instead of a magazine at the gym, it better be hardcover so it can fit better in the plastic holder and not fold shut easily.
I like softcovers for all the aforementioned reasons, plus - I find hardcovers harder to read with one hand. And sense I do everything with a book in one hand (sweep, walk, cook, etc. *lol*), I need something light!