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I prefer hardcovers.

My local library is small and doesn't buy every single book published, unfortunately.

Thank you for highlighting this aspect. Hardcovers are absolutely critical for libraries' collections--and, they are BY FAR the most efficient for taxpayers. They last, and they don't need to be re-licensed like ebooks.

"loyal" is an interesting typo. In my experience, libraries are, indeed, quite loyal to their visitors. I love librarians. 🙂

I love my paperbacks, but there is nothing like cracking open a beloved hardcover. Settling it on your lap and jumping in.

OTOH, without the Guardian, how often would you get to say 'bollocks'?

I prefer paperback for sitting on my shelves but a hardcover from the library is how I first read many books.

Librarian here: can confirm.

This thread may be of interest! bsky.app/profile/did:...

And remember to use your library's 'Suggest A Purchase' process if they don't have a book you want to read! Community suggestions carry a lot of weight when it comes to collection development decisions!

I often buy a hardback copy, read it, then donate it to the library to shelve for other patrons. I do this for the biggies that I want to read & I know others want, too.

Our library even lets you request books for it to add to the collection!

Also there's a browser extension that tells you if a book you're looking to buy is available at your local libary. I use it often and highly recommend.

Also, some folks (like me) buy hardcover copies of books I know I want to keep (even if I have the e-book version), as I anticipate that, at some point, e-book retailers will say "we only sold you a license, and we're revoking that now, per our TOS."

Eight weeks. Luxury. There are evils reserved until 2027 in mine. Also, we had to sleep in a lake.

I do, believe me

Give me hardcovers or give me death!

I just read Starter Villain from my library this week. (And loved it!)

I'm a huge fan and frequent user of our local library.