Esther Chilton

Ebook Or Paperback?

It’s almost been two weeks since the launch of my latest book of short stories. I’ve been surprised at the amount of people who’ve asked me, “Can I get it in paperback?” At the moment, A Walk In The Woods and other short stories is only available as an ebook, but I am bringing it out in paperback in the next few months.

I remember, a short while ago, how we were all told that ebooks would take over and print versions of books would be a thing of the past. But, it seems that we’re not ready to say goodbye to the good old paperback just yet. How about you? I’d love to know whether you’re more of an ebook reader, or if you still prefer a ‘proper’ book. Let me know!

If you’d like to buy a copy of A Walk in the Woods, you can order it through Amazon (UK). For the US, click here.

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Esther Chilton

34 responses to “Ebook Or Paperback?”

  1. Ritu Avatar
    Ritu

    Got to say… I love my paperbacks but because of space, I am veering more towards ebooks… and they are just so accessible!

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      They really are. A lot of people seem to be going that way.

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      1. Ritu Avatar
        Ritu

        I wish I had space for a library!

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        Oooh, wouldn’t that be nice?!

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      3. Ritu Avatar
        Ritu

        Absolutely!

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  2. K Morris Poet Avatar
    K Morris Poet

    Being visually impaired and unable to read print, I find ebooks great as I can listen to them using the text to speech facility on my Amazon Kindle. My Amazon Echo will also voice many Kindle titles, so I can sit in a comfortable chair listening to them. Having said that, I do enjoy traditional (paper) books and have several bookshelves filled with braille books. However “The New Oxford Book of English Verse” (to give just 1 example) runs to 10 volumes in braille, so I don’t own as many books in that format as I would like to. I do also have print books which can be read with a scanner which converts text into speech and I enjoy the feel and smell of both paperback and hardback books. Kevin

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I’m with you on the feel and smell of print books!

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  3. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    I love the cover, Esther.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thank you, Jacqui. My daughter designed it 🙂

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      1. Jacqui Murray Avatar
        Jacqui Murray

        What an artist! I had a similar experience with paperbacks. I did finally get mine out in print and they steadily sell, about 10% of what digital does.

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        Thanks, Jacqui. Very interesting too!

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  4. Live Love Quiz Avatar
    Live Love Quiz

    I still prefer paper books. 🙂

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Me too!

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  5. Glen Irving Avatar
    Glen Irving

    e-books almost all the time. I can change between devices and pick up at exactly the same place. I often read with the light off, which is tricky with a paper book. However, some things just work better as paper books: historic maps, educational books and anything else where one flips back and forth between pages.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thanks for joining in. I’m really enjoying reading everyone’s views on this. Hope you had a great birthday, by the way!

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  6. Sue Vincent Avatar
    Sue Vincent

    I still prefer the feel of a paper book.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I agree, Sue 🙂

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      1. Sue Vincent Avatar
        Sue Vincent

        And plastic doesn’t smell right 😉

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        It really doesn’t!

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      3. Sue Vincent Avatar
        Sue Vincent

        🙂

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  7. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    I have run out of space so now I buy ebooks and reserve paperbacks for collectors items.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      And what lovely collectors items they make!

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  8. sharonharvey2 Avatar
    sharonharvey2

    Good old fashioned paperback! 😃📘

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      🙂

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  9. fenlandphil Avatar
    fenlandphil

    I prefer a physical book.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I agree with you all the way!

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  10. crushedcaramel Avatar
    crushedcaramel

    I am scared to take a device outside of the house in case it is swiped. But I love reading when I am trekking around London, on the bus , on the tube – so it’s paperbacks for me.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thank you for joining in. I’m in agreement with you.

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  11. ddominikwickles Avatar
    ddominikwickles

    I will read an ebook for those books only available in that format, but I prefer to hold a book in my hands.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thank you for your comment 🙂

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  12. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
    Hugh’s Views and News

    I don’t mind either but tend to buy eBooks because I know then I won’t lose them.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      A good point, Hugh!

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  13. murrayclarkefreelancewriterblog Avatar
    murrayclarkefreelancewriterblog

    To buy a book or a Kindle? That is the question. I think there will always be a place in our hearts for a book — whether it be a paperback or a hardback copy. Nothing makes a room look more cosy than a bookshelf lined with colourful books. There is something about the feel of a good book that a Kindle will never match. I have a Kindle too which I mainly use when I go on holiday — less weight in the suitcase than several books! Also cheaper, of course. I have downloaded my copy of ‘A Walk In The Woods” and look forward to reading the short stories whilst sunbathing by the pool in Cyprus later this month. Feedback to follow when I return.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thanks, Murray. Great to hear your thoughts. And many thanks for downloading my book. I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous holiday!

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