Question about choosing between hardcover and paperback for book club reading

I used to always pick hardcovers for book club because they looked nicer on my shelf (and I felt fancy), but after lugging a 500 page hardcover to three meetings, I switched to paperbacks. The paperback was way easier to carry around and I could fold it open without cracking the spine, which drove me nuts before. Has anyone else switched formats and noticed it changed how much they actually read for the discussion?

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reeseanderson12d ago

You said 'slightly heavier book' like it's nothing, but have you actually tried carrying a clunky hardcover in a tote bag with a water bottle and snacks for a 45 minute commute?" I feel like that extra weight adds up fast, especially if you're reading something dense like a 600 page doorstopper. Did you ever switch formats or have you always been team hardcover?

avery72112d ago

Wait, is carrying a slightly heavier book really that big of a deal? Seems like a lot of fuss over something you could just throw in a bag.