For me it depends on the book - usually if its a novel, the kind I would used to buy in paperback, I get the kindle version. Its much more convenient to read th

For me it depends on the book - usually if its a novel, the kind I would used to buy in paperback, I get the kindle version. Its much more convenient to read the kindle in different places without having to decide beforehand which book you're going to bring. Also, if I just have my phone, its a good alternative to the other things you do on your phone. The hardware kindle is excellent for travel since I can bring the whole library with me. If I'm going on a trip I'll buy a book or two to keep me occupied, and all I have to worry about is the device itself. There are also a number of public-domain classics that are either free or insanely cheap on kindle, like Zane Grey or Shakespeare, so for those its like why not? Having a large collection of print books also implies you have stable home environment or some place to keep them. For readers who are either transient or nomadic, then kindle has a lot of obvious advantages. For the kind of book I would buy in "hardcover" I still go paper. These include specific favorites, art books, graphic novels, coffee table books. Many books quite simply do much better in print media, especially ones that are highly visual. There is also much to be said for browsing old boutique bookstores, since they contain a lot of stuff that wouldn't be on Kindle at all, and have a lot of deals.