Paper Books, Kindle, or Audiobooks: What’s the Best Way to Read?

[@JephPlaysGames]

Nothing beats the feel, smell, and collection value of a physical book. BUT... I find that I read a lot more when I have ebooks. Plus the portability of ebooks is nice. You can also convert ebooks to pdfs and print them, which is really nice for workbooks.

[@llamalluvv]

Not suffering from awful pain beats the smell of a paperback. That's not nothing.🤷‍♀️

[@ayanbhattacharjee1076]

reading more from ebooks ruins eye

[@FN-ib8wd]

@@ayanbhattacharjee1076 No it doesn’t. Even when you’re reading in the dark you can turn on yellow backlight and when it’s day you don’t have to turn the backlight on.

[@stephen-finance]

I personally prefer physical paper books, but whatever is easiest for each person is the best for them. Reading what you love, and reading regularly is what’s most important here.

[@spoon7753]

Same, but I think kindle is more convenient, though it can't match the experience of a paper book

[@meurer13daniel]

Physical books are awesome. Specially when it's a special edition with a hardcover and that awesome feeling of actually having the book in your hand. That being said. Carrying a 1000 page boom on a 150g or so device on you backpack it's something of it's on. Choosing books it's also an advance (finish reading something you never did before, or a serie you only bought the first book, you don't need to wait for days till the book arrives on your house). For me, Kindle is the best thing I bought. As I said, physical books are great, but the practicalities of digital books are a clear win.

[@bettyberleigh866]

@@meurer13daniel I agree, but still I prefer physical books over E-books.

[@durgeshkshirsagar116]

I have surfshark

[@binadahal9763]

@@LonnieSeverson citation please

[@ricksondavi4571]

I just got a Kindle recently and man, it's never been easier to read. I managed to reach the goal of reading 12 books a year thanks to this device.

[@gamingpraful2291]

Can u read any books

[@kingston4313]

@@gamingpraful2291 ya, as long it’s on the kindle store you can buy it and take any it anywhere with you.

[@Urgeistphilosophie]

@@gamingpraful2291 u can convert pdfs to the kindle format and then send the Book to your kindle via ipad or phone

[@gamingpraful2291]

@@Urgeistphilosophie ohh how do u do that

[@11missunderstood11]

@@gamingpraful2291 the format that kindle books use is called Mobi. So just go online and find any 'pdf to mobi converter', than you either upload the file to your kindle from your computer with the cable you got with it, or send it to your personal kindle email (you can find that address in the kindle settings i believe)

[@rykris1220]

Definitely recommend trying to read and listen to the audio book at the same time. For me, I had trouble reading consistently without the thoughts in my head taking over and distracting me. When I have the audiobook going while reading it silences my thoughts and allows me to focus more.

[@AndraeXP]

Absolutely this. I'm glad I'm not alone!

[@rainstorm2491]

Same here, sometimes I found it hard to actually stay in the zone while reading. With audiobooks it definitely helped for me to stay more focused and consistent while reading!

[@bekarsaber6701]

I don't know if you are gonna read this comment or no , but your vedios actually changed my life starting from the way i wake up and the way i think to how i study ( with your amazing playlist that i just finished yesterday after 15 hours of studying through a whole week ) I'm really glad that I'm able to know about someone like you in my 20s Keep going man 🔥

[@wawifpv]

@bekarsaber6701 Which playlist are you talking about, if I may know?

[@srinathch2504]

Ebooks : For stuff that is *quick* to read. Books(tangible) : For *slow* and **indepth** Audiobook : For *stories*. In the areas mentioned they are appropriate. Try it yourself and you'll have your answer.

[@edilmar7796]

Thanks for the advices

[@lisaw861]

Agreed. What I am wondering is if the ebook version is not only general cheaper, but unless it’s a book I am wanting to hear the author read the book etc the kindle does read the book as well, but I am still on the fence….🤷‍♀️

[@sa-k]

Yes, and audiobooks also for things that don’t require a lot of focus, like easier things.

[@EnigmaEarningsExpedition]

Can't believe the impact Making Money Your Reality Commanding Your Financial Destiny had on my mindset about wealth. It's a real shocker

[@HariREALLY]

Funny enough out of the entire internet, this scam book is only mentioned in your videos (the comment guy)

[@lennartjuhh]

Crazy astroturfing in the wild

[@CJayJM]

Another great reason I use audiobooks is to "re-read" books I have already completed. I started doing this a few months ago and it has really changed the way I absorb books. I read my ebook and then I listen to the audiobook when I have something to do.

[@RealJamieBarclay]

You can break down the pro's and con's of how to read, but ultimately it doesn't matter if you don't actually read consistently. With this in mind, you should only read books that make you excited and you should read the type of book that makes you excited. When you read in whatever way excites you, you'll read more and actually remember what you read.

[@thehabitstartermessageman7108]

I LOVE TO READ PERSONAL DEVELOPEMENT !

[@kaidzz]

@@thehabitstartermessageman7108 mine is fantasy.

[@Hmy8799]

AMEN

[@johnnyede]

For me, no matter what; the order is: Physical, Audiobook, E-book but I must confess that E-book is far more flexible because I don't have to carry 20 books and most ebooks are cheaper than physical books!

[@nandininandakumar381]

Ya and some institutions gives you unlimited access for e-books which is really helpful in writing an article, studying it and all. And in e-books we can download a particular chapter you want.

[@TaylorMartinez0660]

I'm a huge reader and I find these types of videos really interesting. I like all 3 formats it honestly depends on my mood. I do wonder if there are non-readers who watch these types of videos or if Thomas is just preaching to a choir of people who like all the formats like me haha. Great video!

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[@LordVerdo]

E-books lack character. Books are not something that you just read words in. They're also a tool to adjust your senses. When I'm not feeling well there are times that I can't take in what I read. When that happens, I try to think about what could be hindering my reading. There are books that I can take in smoothly even when I'm not feeling well. I try to think why. It might be something like mental tuning. What's important when you tune is the feeling of the paper that you're touching with your fingers and the momentary stimulation your brain receives when you turn pages... Props to anyone who recognizes this quote!

[@teddienelson4890]

Thanks for your insights on this topic. Recently I decided that I prefer to listen to novels. I started doing that because I speak French and wanted to improve my ability to comprehend oral French. Now I also listen to most English novels also. But I found that I prefer to read personal development and other more technical books on my Kindle. I hardly ever read paper books anymore.

[@Thomasfrank]

I wish I would have mentioned the foreign language practice benefits! Audiobooks definitely have an advantage there for learning pronunciation

[@cierragrove4745]

@@Thomasfrank Ebooks are great for language learning, especially at the intermediate level. I love my Kindle when I'm reading a book in French because I can long-press on an unknown word and pull up a dictionary. In paper books, I ignore unknown words because it's so inconvenient to stop reading and grab a dictionary.

[@GibranEscobell]

You will make it. Yes YOU! It does not matter what everyone else told you, If you believe in yourself no one can stop you. I believe in you, you will make it. 2022 will be your best year. Your beliefs create your reality. *BELIEVE*

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[@jessopedia-J]

I'm a big fan of physical books..turning the pages, smell of new books...but audiobooks are a new thing to me..but I'm loving it ...you can listen to it while walking, doing chores...you will not even feel the boredom of that activity...you are just in the beautiful world of books.😇😇

[@FedJimSmith]

and also, by listening voiced books, it has more personality, compare to printed exclamation marks

[@jessopedia-J]

@@FedJimSmith exactly 👍👍

[@romi.-]

As a spanish speaker that's trying to read more in english, the thing that works the best for me (for fiction at least) is listening to the audiobook at 1.80x speed and reading the physical book at the same time

[@MrZion115]

Buen dato para ayudar a la visión con audición

[@youssefhanna]

The Martian is probably one of the best fiction audiobooks, I remember reading the book and listening to the audiobook in complete awe of the voice acting and the way the story unfolds. Brilliant book and audiobook!

[@ImprovementGang]

Personally I like audiobooks/podcasts over reading. Yes, physical reading is fun, but thanks to audiobooks/podcast, I have been able to consume much more because it is easier to start.

[@ImprovementGang]

@@xboxswitch9457 really? 😣

[@eli-shulga]

I got a Kindle couple months ago and (for me) its a life changer. The frictions to start reading and getting a new book are so small that you just read in time slots during the day when you would have not read without it.. For me its a life changing. Im back to reading fictional on a daily basis.. I was blown way would recommend to anyone who wants to read more or at all and just cant find the time

[@FredHMusic-gr7nu]

Last year, I listened to Stephen Fry reading all the Harry Potter books while I followed along with the physical copies. What an awesome experience that was and that encouraged me to maintain my fictional reading habits into this year. I have since then read Orwell, Huxley, Chbosky, Joan G. Robinson, Mary Norton, Diana Wynne Jones and I’m currently reading the Earthsea books by Ursula K. Le Guin.

[@yabsera-d4628]

Thanks Thomas. For me kindle is the winner because you don’t have to carry books also if you like speed reading you can increase the text size in tablet and that is easier to your eyes also if you’re an audiobook listener or e-book reader make sure always to know what the general purpose or point of the book. I hope this is helpful

[@BrownEyedBirdAudios]

All. They all are wonderful ways to read. I like the feel of the book, the convenience of my tablet reader and the multitask of an audiobook

[@esthereley6808]

I read most when I have the book on my Kindle or the Kindle app on my iPad. That’s because I always have it with me and fit some reading throughout the day. It also makes it easy to read when I eat lunch or breakfast, which is a time I like to read. Propping open a paperback needs a free hand. The books that take me the longest to read are in hardback. They are too bulky to take with me. Productivity books etc I tend to read as audible books as there is so much repetition and I give up in the Kindle or paperback form.

[@Sawol_ss]

This is so true. I loved getting a physical book but realized it takes me longer to read and I read more on my phone or iPad 😂 coz sometimes I read playing down trying to sleep. More reason for me to read more on my kindle app😊 ty

[@winkletter]

I use that trick mixing audio and text. I get the ebook on Kindle and have my Echo speak it aloud as I read. With an audiobook alone I tend to drift off and miss patches of information. With a written text I might not make it through the whole book. The audio helps me maintain pace. The text helps maintain focus.

[@fruitfulbeing]

Really helpful, liked how you structured things by what we read for rather than device. Getting into audio books to rest and escape has been a game changer for me this year. Thanks again for posting this video 👍

[@jordanhoulker]

I'm planning on purchasing the book Atomic Habits but wasn't sure whether to read it or purchase an audiobook to listen to it. I've found that listening to motivational/educational videos while cleaning or doing other tasks around the house helps me to stay focused on those tasks, but I do wonder how much of the benefit of the material is lost due to my focus being split. I think based on your comments of acquiring deep understanding, I'll go with the paper format for this particular book. Thank you for your research and for this video Thomas 👍🏻

[@jordanhoulker]

@@Randy_589 interesting, I could ultimately end up taking a similar multimedia route if it has a similar impact on me 👍🏻

[@p4realty741]

What they said ^ I utilized Whispersync for this one and it was great! Nothing better than being able to come home from a walk and listening to Audible and then picking up your kindle right where you left off and drinking coffee.

[@srishti98]

Atomic Habits is a golden one!! You would definitely want a physical copy of that because it's so good that you'd end up re-reading it multiple times. The concepts in that book will require you to re-read, so you can actually execute them. Go for it. (I got a hardcover for it, because I know I'll revisit it every year!)

[@jordanhoulker]

@@srishti98 thank you Srishti, it's comments like yours that have made me decide to check out the book 😀 (that and the need to eradicate several bad habits!)

[@paul6894]

Atomic Habits is great book. I got the audiobook from the library. The Slight Edge is similar and also very good.

[@kellylipke7939]

I listen to most audiobooks in 2x speed, and KZbin videos also... In fact I'm listening to this one in 2x speed... I find the speed helps keep me focused and I get distracted less, even when I'm doing other things. But yes, I appreciate your perspective and definitely understand this is going to be different for everyone.

[@BrianHallmond]

I can't believe you've posted this within 24 hours of me getting my first kindle ever. (oasis) So far I love that I feel less inclined to touch my phone while using it. How it's convenient to have it in bed, in the dark, can carry a library with me.

[@rebeccaw9656]

100%. I also want to add, graphic novels (e.g. Marvel, DC, Manga) are great for those hesitant to pick up a brick of words - libraries usually have big selections of novels, graphic novels and audiobooks for free… although you may want to buy your favourites, or if there’s long waiting lists for popular titles. Often if you buy the kindle, you can get the audible for a far discounted price as an add-on - I do this for epic series that I’m reading - I can listen to parts, and switch back to ebook for parts depending on what I’m doing or where I am. Productions for audibles with multiple voice actors have become EPIC in recent years, I highly recommend for speculative fiction like fantasies, sci fi and suspense. Paperbacks are good for the retro reading experience… or if your head is full of noise… and you want to escape from electronics and distractions (social media). And when it comes to reading because you have to, I (as a returned student) find text books via ebook on a tablet device far more useful to highlight and lift passages for processing (note-taking) for assessments and exams - onto applications that also syncs to your computer.

[@tristangiraudcarrier2737]

Thanks Thomas! Super grateful for this video!

[@hsh1950]

Thank you, Thomas. I have been ruminating on whether it is best to have a physical bible or an e-bible. Today, in our churches we are often told, "pull up on your device Isaiah 40:31," where in times past we heard, "please turn in your bibles to Isaiah 40:31." I have come to believe that, for most of us, the physical bible is better. You seem to agree with this when you give the nod to physical books when reading for deep understanding. However, even here I acknowledge that there are real advantages to e-bibles. The Blue Letter Bible app, for example, includes a concordance. So if I want to know what the word "wait" means in the original language in Isaiah 40:31 I can tap on that word and go straight to a concordance. More research needed, but you provided a good start for me! Thanks again!

[@catpaws1913]

I remembered a quote from a show I watched years ago and it really stuck with me Books are not something you just read words in. They're also a tool to adjust your senses. When I'm not feeling well there are times that I can't take in what I read. When that happens, I try to think about what could be hindering my reading. There are books that I can take in smoothly even when I'm not feeling well. I try to think why. It might be something like mental tuning. What's important when you tune is the feeling of the paper that you're touching with your fingers and the momentary stimulation your brain receives when you turn pages..."

[@thisisthelukas]

Wow, never been this early to an upload! 164 Views from what I'm seeing. Personally, physical books do give me a sense of sequential understanding, whereas in digital books the place you are at in the book is more abstract, so at least to me, it's harder to visualize where I am in the story.

[@hernesc]

For me: physical for best books and quick browsing in it; e-book for consumer and technical books; audio for best memorization of content because I perceive audio best.

[@SamuelJMartinIII]

I highlight text in eBooks & use the text to speech feature to listen to it (& sometimes read along as well 👀) ⚡️📕🗣

[@traceysmith311]

I think it is great that we have so many choices these days. I personally love the feel of a good old fashioned paper book, but I also consume LOTS of audiobooks as I have a 1-hour commute to and from work (due to traffic) each day so rather than listen to mindless drivel on the radio I can CHOOSE to consume a good quality audiobook of my choosing. My fave audiobooks are biographies, especially those narrated by the person they are about. I have a kindle device and rarely use it but I do sometimes consume kindle books on my iPhone or iPad. I think the best format depends on the situation and the preferences of the reader...I love having so many options available to me these days.

[@ABeautifulHorizonTV]

Sometimes setting speed to 1.25 or 1.5 is the "not too hot, not too cold" mark. Depends on the app's options available.

[@lifeonyourterms7443]

You really can't beat a paper book! But I do love the convenience of the other types

[@akibalnur8070]

I disagree. I read both paper books and ebooks. Conclusion: ebook is better. Although that is merely my personal opinion.

[@chumkrimson8161]

@@akibalnur8070 paper books are much better.

[@akibalnur8070]

@@chumkrimson8161 Then it's good for you as it is good for me on ebook : )

[@colezeller9506]

I have been waiting for this video from you Thomas! Great job. This is exactly what I needed to hear. It all starts with building a reading habit!

[@nathanieljohnson5555]

I remember first subbing to this channel when it had around 3k subs, now its got well over 2 Million, great work Tom.

[@adeoayoola]

Downloading the kindle app on ny phone changed my life. I had audible for about a year but never got as immersed as you do when reading. I also couldn't afford books and covid shut down the libraries

[@popprincess15]

Honestly as a college student, reading for academic purposes I prefer a physical copy to intake all the information or a digital copy to annotate and quickly reference quotes. However, I'm a commuter student with a 2+ hour commute and when it comes to leisure I always prefer audiobooks. I find it easier to sit on a train and play solitaire while listening to some romance story than have to keep taking out and putting away a physical book. It also helps to keep me immersed in the story while I walk instead of breaking me out of it when I have to do other things. Not to mention an audiobook makes pronunciations much easier! Currently I am listening to the audiobook for Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao where the characters are based on Chinese historical figures so it works well as an audiobook in keeping me immersed instead of wondering if I am saying a characters name right.

[@irfanbhuiyan620]

I've been listening to fiction (like Sherlock Holmes and the girl with the dragon tattoo) through audiobooks. For things I need to highlight (self-help, eye-opening, non-fic) I tend to use ebooks Print books are things I want to keep if I really really know the book is extremely valuable, and I'll need it sometime in future

[@turtle6582]

Exactly

[@jtkelley1873]

I’ve wanted this video for so long and here it is!! Thank you! Edit: I LOVE YOUR SHIRT!!! Wish I knew where you shopped!

[@Kikakowia]

I’m guessing you maybe haven’t spent much time on e-ink kindles! It’s a much more focused experience and I don’t think they even have endless scrolling as an option. Turning the digital pages adds a little bit of those subconscious “tactile” associations back in, and the load times on the “browser” are so bad (compared to what people are used to these days) that it’s practically a non-issue in terms of distraction. You still have the benefits of highlighting and font settings and looking up words and such, and (though it certainly shouldn’t replace paper books any time soon) it’s much closer to the “physical book” experience you describe than you make it sound here!

[@SerenaShah]

omg i was literally thinking about this last night 😂😂 i knew the answer should be more nuanced than which format is best, and this video definitely scratched my itch

[@Eduardozitle321]

Thank you so much Thomas for this very useful advice about different ways to read! This really helped a lot.

[@happinessofpursuit2834]

After reading "atomic habits" by James Clear I now try to do make one purpose out of an area or object. If I had a Kindle id surely get distracted with its other features. This alone is why I prefer physical books. I will do some ebooks when I go backpacking, however.

[@foreverdissenting3675]

What “other features” does a Kindle have besides reading? It’s a literally a dedicated reading device. Confused on how you could get distracted on an actual Kindle ereader.

[@cogitoergosum2846]

All are great. When I am seriously reading or learning (physical). When I am working or need to check a thing (Digital) When working on a boring task I just flip on an audio books

[@MadAudi]

Ebooks! Especially with a talented voice actor.

[@JP-1990]

Listen to the audiobook while reading the book. It GREATLY reduces distraction and keeps you focused.

[@whatsupdate]

For me it’s ebooks all the way except for passive learning which is best by audio books. I don’t enjoy trying to hold a book open while I read. If I use a paper book I’m often too lazy to look up definitions I don’t know. With kindle you just tap the word and the definition is there.

[@kennethjoseph9309]

I used to read alot when I was in high school 7 yrs ago. Ever since then I've lost my edge, this video has inspired me to call upon it again.

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[@kennethjoseph9309]

@@he8976 what platform is that? I might have a look.

[@tryingnottobeasmartass757]

I work a *lot* of hours, most of it driving, so most of my reading is done via listening to audiobooks. However, I prefer physical books if I'm studying a subject, and I also prefer reading from a physical prayer book or a Bible rather than using an e-book version of either of these, even though I do sometimes use e-book Bibles and prayerbooks.

[@DannyHatcherTech]

Thanks for sharing, although it would be nice to see a source link in the description 😁 You said learn for learning sake, I am not sure that listening to something is learning, it is certainly consuming information but I am not sure about the storage of that into memory, which to me is learning. I like your point raised about listening and reading as that is what I do. I use speechify at around 450 wpm while reading through a PDF.

[@Thomasfrank]

Interesting perspective. So you believe you can’t learn by listening, only by looking at symbols that codify verbal speech patterns into a long-term storage medium?

[@DannyHatcherTech]

@@Thomasfrank No, we can learn through all sensory inputs but when working memory capacity is reached, recall and therefore learning becomes harder. Your example of listening to a book over a journey without notes/queing to help recall means either you are trying to remember each point/story while consuming more information (working memory overload) or you are forgetting information as new information comes in (retrieval-induced forgetting) both of which result in forgetting which isn't always a bad thing, but impedes learning. Without retrieval practice we forget things, but the audio book could become a cue to build a schema around if you find a connection with another piece of information. Hard to summarize all contextual dependencies in a comment, which I am sure you can appreciate. 😁

[@Hmy8799]

@@Thomasfrank exactly…that’s kind of like saying that being in lecture with a great professor isn’t considered learning. But if said professor passed out 10 pages of condensed notes and told everyone they couldn’t leave until finishing, THAT would somehow be considered learning? Regardless of how deeply one person will store knowledge via one median vs another (and this DIFFERS from one person to another!), you’re still storing the information and it’s committed to memory in your brain. Maybe for you, one specific method doesn’t leave you retaining as much detail a month later as a different medium…but as long as you remember something that you’ve taken into your brain and it’s stored in the brain’s memory center, you have indeed learned something, as you wouldn’t know ANY of the information had you not chosen to-in this case- listen to an audible version.

[@tonghsengsom]

The concept is to read books(to actually do reading activity ) Any formats work for me, But for me in reality To make reading habit form : reading on Kindle is the most likely to happen than paperback books. Any where and anytime Kindle can be with you easy ,handy and light. 2018 bought a Kindle was the best investment I had ever made for myself that year I read 80 books per year until now (before that I barely read a book per year) : read drink and read.

[@thedailydev2366]

It is a good explanation and analysis, thank you for pulling the differences up between these methods. I've been frustrated whole time to choose the best one I could have; however, flexibility and enjoyment are the best fit for you.

[@pamodisamarasinghe43]

This is what i wanted.Thank u sooo much❤

[@zoe1baby]

If only Wi-Fi and electronic devices were available when I was working on my senior thesis. I must’ve had 40 books with sticky notes sticking out of them and had to use all of the resources out of all those blocks in a truck forever! What a nightmare.

[@digisoundstudio]

Wow , this video is phenomenal, so well explained about the three types of books

[@raqeebsalam174]

I am using ebook version of textbooks for almost a decade now. Actually ebook works just fine for studying /acquiring deep knowledge if you fix a single device just for reading. Otherwise, it will be really hard to focus. Even if you shut down the internet or uninstall distracting app, you will be tempted continuously to check out stuffs. In my case, I specifically use my tab only for reading. I do nothing else in that device & only keep books in device storage.

[@CoolTies]

Agreed about Audiobooks and R.C. Bray is hands down my favourite audible narrator. If you have a chance to hear his narration of Craig Alanson's "Expeditionary Force" is personally my favourite narrator and author together. After 17 books I continue to read the Kindle version then listen to the audible edition. When I read I can hear his characters in my mind which makes me enjoy the books which come out months before the audible edition. R.C. Bray truly brings all the characters and conversations to life both when I read to myself and when I listen to their audible books.

[@Thomasfrank]

I might give EF a try after all then. I'd heard the story wasn't all that great, but I loooooove R.C. Bray as a narrator. If you enjoy them maybe I will too. Shame they replaced his Martian narration on Audible...

[@George-ls9ce]

I go back and forth. It’s nice to H‑E‑B kindle and get them instantly and have many to choose from when traveling. But I do love physical

[@ibushra9513]

The Readwise usage is so so smart!!

[@kirk0831]

I am interested to learn about the T-shape person. What is the book you reference on the T-shape person?? (1:00)

[@Ace_Of_Bace]

I want to say something to you and the body of work that you have so consistently & meticulously brought to the table : Brother, you are one of the most positive influencers of this medium for self awareness that can become the (honest/real) starting point for true change that then becomes self development. Congratulations! Thomas - Is English your first language?

[@SammyPaley]

A lot of us don’t feel we have time to read which is why audiobooks is the platform I’d recommend! It has become a habit that everytime I get in my car, I turn on an audiobook instead of music

[@levittperez]

Exactly the answers I was looking for!

[@bettermanchannel770]

There is an aesthetic feel to the paperback. But if it reads ill read it...gaining knowledge men

[@sailor4664]

As someone who works a 9-5, being able to listen to an audio book is huge for me. I used to be able to read 24/7 whenever I want but now, working, I just don’t have to time or energy to sit down and focus on a book during the work week. I will always love the feel of a physical book, or the ease on a kindle book, but audio books are a new win for me :)

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Same here except I work 70+ hrs a week and at a hospital.

[@TheRitesh41]

I remember I got my first paper back of thinking fast and slow and realised font was too small and home had no lighting for reading and I missed Kindle on my tab that time.

[@Madrid1234apa]

I love reading ebooks with the audiobook playing in the background

[@keiths.2587]

Another really big strength for e-books is portability, like if riding trains/buses/planes

[@kbhasi]

Thanks for producing this video! You've made some great points! Especially with your standpoint, primarily reading non-fiction books, while I primarily read fiction. I personally prefer physical books, specifically if they're hardcover books (I love the feel of those), but living in a tiny flat requires me to primarily read e-books instead, for which I have a large paper tablet (more specifically, a BOOX Note Air2) since I primarily read fiction books that are illustrated or graphic novels, so a lot of print-replica stuff. With that, I do listen to audiobooks too, but only as an additional audio track to a print or digital copy, so I could hear how certain words are pronounced, so for example with the last book I read, I didn't know what the correct British accent pronunciations of 'bourbon' (as in 'Bourbon biscuit') and 'grange' were! In the previous flat I lived in, I had no space for physical books, but here, I do have space for a small bookshelf, where I prioritise print-only art books. Sometimes, when I read a book digitally, I'd alternate between that and a physical copy I'd borrow from a public library. For print-only releases, I try to see if any public library in my area has the book I want to read, otherwise, I'd send a recommendation, which covers the entire public library system (all of the public libraries in my area are part of the same system).

[@MonsterHobbieShow]

When reading my eyes tend to strain easily and I also have a short attention span problem so reading books is very difficult for me, most of the time I get stuck re-reading a page because I forget what was in it or because I started skipping text or paragraphs (I don't know why I tend to skip blocks of text). I recently started listening to horror and creepy-pasta stories while working so I got to an audiobook and was surprised that I was able to retain all the story in it even though I was concentrated working. I feel silly saying I "read" a book when I had listened someone reading it :P but it's great to have the option of audio books when you have problems reading.

[@torger7324]

Best answer: It depends on your learning type.

[@getenettaye4615]

I just like your work man keep working

[@X1L2E3]

Paperbook - Reading for fun Audiobook - Reading for knowledge E-book - Reading for research and reference Paperbook (+Audio) - Reading for deep understanding

[@chumkrimson8161]

"Paperbook - Reading for fun Audiobook - Reading for knowledge" Seems like you got that backwards. Paper. books are superior to audiobooks wrt reading for knowledge.

[@CrackHeadDaddy]

You all are wrong. Ebooks are the most superior to paper books and audiobooks.

[@toranshaw4029]

I generally prefer ebooks to read, as not only is it generally easier for me to get into reading that way (especially for novels) but, also, I have very limited room where I'm currently living, so can't really have too many physical books, at this moment in time.

[@tigga9909]

Merry Christmas bro... blessings in 2022!

[@sirBrouwer]

When I am reading to help me learn a new language. I try to get both the actual book or ebook and the audio version. That way it can help you to learn how a new wordt is pronounced with in context.

[@madahad9]

I have mixed feelings about audiobooks. I can understand if someone has a visual impediment and cannot read text but I find a third-party narrator an intrusive element in the reading experience. For he it is dialogue between myself and the author and doesn't require an intermediary. I imagine that there must have been studies on the ways we best retain information. Reading a fictional book in most cases requires a minimum amount of attention and the listener may be distracted from the narrative for a few minutes and eventually fill in what they've missed. However nonfiction books, such as psychological and other more technical works would demand a stricter focus of attention in order to absorb all the necessary information. I've tried listening to nonfiction audiobooks and find the droning voice of the narrator causes me to drift away. There is little they can do to bring the text to life, unlike fiction where inflections of the voice and accents break up the monotony. As I get older my eyesight is not as strong as it once was and I find physical books, especially the smaller mass market paperback books, a struggle to read and it strains my reads after a length of time. However a Kindle (the tablet I alternate between) the text can be unadjusted and makes reading much more pleasant and less of a strain . Holding a Kindle is far easier than that of a physical book, especially when reading in bed or maybe on a bus. I do at least 95% of my reading on the Kindle now because of those conveniences, not to mention having a library at your disposal when you want to switch from one book to another. The Kindle has been a godsend for this lifelong reader.

[@ForGlory1]

being able to carry your entire library in your pocket and read in the pitch black won me over.

[@dnorris4733]

I have a lot of ebooks, but am gradually going back to hard cover books. Ebooks are fine for easy light reading, but for knowledge or self help, books are better for me. Audio books a distant last place. Depends who reads the book. I also find not listening to the audio book after a while and think - wait - what did I miss? I will have to check out the read wise app.

[@seeyafornow2642]

physical books always here even though I do use ebooks sometimes. usually ebooks are available online and cheaper so it's more 'convienient'. however, nothing beats the feel of a physical book and I prefer being away from any of technical for that while when I'm reading. It's like grounding me and gives clarity instead of just being glued to another screen. not to mention, having an actual bookshelf of beautiful books is a prize I'm not willing to bargain for.

[@murtadha96]

Love your videos! Thanks

[@vishalkumar040393]

I tried all three, Physical books worked best for me. I remember more and engage more when reading using physical book.🙏

[@PhilHug1]

I either read physical books or an audio/ebook combo where I highlight important parts are hear in the audiobook

[@sarasoueidan]

As someone who works infront of a screen 95% of the day, I find Kindle the best way to read simply because it gives me the option to increase the font size making it easier on my already-tired eyes to read. The font size on most physical books has become too small for me. Also, being non-native English speaking, I appreciate the ability to look up words I don't know while I'm reading. That and search within a book is indispensible. And finally, I automatically sync all my highlights from Kindle to my note-taking app, which makes reviewing the most important takeaways and saving them for future reference much more convenient. So, Kindle ebooks for me it is. FWIW I've used the iPad mini to read for weeks before I got a Kindle. The Kindle e-ink display is so much more comfortable to read on.

[@Baxtexx]

I think e-readers are great, then books, lastly using a regular screen/pc/tablet. E-readers are superior because its lightweight, you can read from any angle beacuse the paper does not crinkle at the edges, backlight allows for reading in bed when partner wants to sleep, you can resize fonts which is very nice if you have bad eye sight like me. And where I live you can also borrow e books for free. And of course audio books are great to for power walks etc.

[@tedbaker5838]

Tom - May I recommend Scrivener as a marvel for writers of long documents. It does wonders for organization. I like it. (about $50)

[@Omarcomics911]

audioboks cuz im dyslexic when i read a text i found i couldn't connect the dot's plus i draw i like listening to audio better and i get more what you think

[@kingrodriguez3095]

I lov and prefer physical copies of books, but I noticed that I read faster, like way faster when I read the ebook versions of the books. (audiobooks is good as an additional way, like playing it in the background while reading the books).

[@nandininandakumar381]

It depends on an individual. Some love reading books page by page. Some will listen to Audiobooks and do someother work. Some prefer reading it online rather than holding a book in hand. For me personally I have never listened to Audiobooks but I will try it for sure. E-books ofcourse during this pandemic it was really helpful. Physical books gives you a feel to reading and Of course everyone does it. These 3 has it's own advantage as well as disadvantage.

[@lilaeia]

Another factor for consideration is learning style, assuming non-fiction reading. As an auditory-digital learner, I retain the most information by hearing and writing at the same time. Meaning audiobooks and taking notes will heed the best results. For an auditory learner, hearing alone is best. For a visual learner, seeing it works best (like reading it). For a kinesthetic learner, hands-on learning approaches like activities (not in the scope of books!) work best. So as a general approach, I’d suggest visual learners would do best reading, auditory learners listening to audiobooks, kinesthetic having the feel of the book and feeling the pages is as close as they will get, and the auditory-digitalis like me would thrive most with audiobooks and taking notes! 💝 None of which is applicable if you’re reading fiction 😂 Eyesight also matters. Just as an aside. I find it harder to read physical print than ebooks because I can choose the font size and contrast level. And audiobooks are easiest because I don’t have to rely on my eyesight at all 😜

[@peterloniewski7057]

I am looking to buy a tablet(for first time) to read ebooks on, such as a kindle or an iPad. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what I should look at?

[@languagesExplore]

thank you very much I am from Syria and I love your English

[@kayleemerseth3989]

Wait does Thomas live in Minneapolis?? That looks like St. Anthony's bridge at 3:08

[@Thomasfrank]

I live in Denver, but my best friend (who is in that shot and filmed it) lives there!

[@pranitnaresh3591]

I found answer of my every question. Thank you so much

[@Ourhightpreviews]

Hi Thomas, It is a good explanation and analysis, thank you for pulling the differences up between these methods. I've been frustrated whole time to choose the best one I could have; however, flexibility and enjoyment are the best fit for you.:)