I prefer paperbacks books when I'm in the street. There's no book thiefs in Venezuela yet, so you could still read quietly and feel secure. But, in the safety of my mom's apartment, I prefer the e-books (I have a Kindle) bc they don't need too much physical space, there are titles that I could never find in the few bookstores that are still here and it's healthier for my back (I have issues with it).
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