Poll - Hardcover or softcover?

[Lady Bug]

Which do you prefer?

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

What about you guys - hardcover or softcover?

[Crystal Meth]

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.

[Spudd]

I prefer softcovers, because I do a lot of reading in bed, and it's easier to hold up a softcover.

[Sílvia]

Yup. I'm with Crystal and Spudd. Softcovers are lighter, cheaper, easier to carry.

[Blush]

I like whatever the library has in stock.

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.

[Malanee]

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!