I used to have a gigantic collection of books. Several walls' worth of shelves. Then I moved to another country. Then another. Then another continent.

With each move my collection shrunk until I decided to give up on physical copies. I still have some art books and albums, but for text I stick to DRM-free digital files, for comics - all digital (with a few graphic novel exceptions). Same for music and video - ripped it all into my own server.

Transition took forever and I do miss the smell of paper sometimes, but I no longer have to give away media or look for places based on ability to accommodate my collections.

Prefer digital copy, using my e-reader for them. Only buy a few physical copies and only of books I have already read

Kindle. Physical is a hassle to read, hassle to move and a hassle to get rid of.

Prefer digital because:

• Always available on device (iPhone and soon eReader)
• Storage (not having to carry books but just one smaller device with all books available)
• Cheaper (when you know my instance, you’ll understand)

However, I still have some physical books to switch it up. Sometimes getting tired of always having a screen, so I’ll read a physical book.

Currently switching it up between “Bad Blood” digital and “Before Coffee Gets Cold” physical.

I prefer physical books but as of late I have to travel a lot so I, uhm, don't read books anymore. It's quite unfortunate yet digital ones are not my cup of tea