Printed books | E-books | |
---|---|---|
Reading with a child | 81 | 9 |
Sharing books | 69 | 25 |
Reading books in bed | 43 | 45 |
Having a wide selection of books | 35 | 53 |
Reading while traveling or commuting | 19 | 73 |
Quickly accessing books | 13 | 83 |
% who thought that printed books/e-books were better for. . .
Sources:
libraries.pewinternet.org
To find out which book type was better for different purposes, Pew surveyed Americans who have read both e-books and printed books. Printed books were favored for reading with a child and for sharing books. E-books were more appreciated for the wide selection of books to choose from, the ease of reading while traveling, and the quick access to books.