Discussion: The Great Book Format Debate – Paperback, Hardcover or E-book?

This is a discussion post virtually every book blogger ever has added to. I felt I should to. Hardcover: Pros- Looks a lot nicer on a shelf. Tend to have nicer covers. Surprises under dust jackets. First to be released. More satisfying to possess/smell/feel/read usually. The classic form of a book. Cons- Heavy Hard to…