Tell us your thoughts on e-reading and win a Kobo Arc tablet, plus a signed copy of award-winning author Margaret Drabble's latest novel The Pure Gold Baby

I understand why people have kindles etc but to me there is nothing like browsing in a book store, opening a brand new book and that wonderful smell of a new book. I love old book shops and one sad fact of e-books and e-mail will be the demise of old books shops in time and the loss of old letters. I have all the letters written between my late mother and me written in the 7 years I lived in New York. It makes wonderful reading of my history. I have several Victorian and Edwardian Books, another piece of history gone forever.

I am a total bookworm I love reading however have never tried an ebook I like the feeling of having a book in my hand when I get lost in the story. I am not totally against them and I would love the chance to win one maybe I would be converted!!

I love e-books, I have read so much more since I started using one. It's great having samples sent , so you can try out the book first without buying. As my eye sight is getting worse, it's great to be able to enlarge the text, to a comfortable level, and to read in dimmer light is easy now.

I love the immediacy . I f I don't fancy reading one of the paper books stacked by the bed, I can order something else and ping, there it is!

I like reading books on e Readers/tablets on holidays and weekend.

I'm a newby but I think converted already. I cant see a downside to e reading. Having said I think all children should have books and there wonderful colourful pictures

I had an early kindle which has been read to raggedness and I now crave a newer, faster eReader.

I love books, and reading books, but would love the opportunity to try ebooks to decide for myself, although I feel that people will still want ordinary books. There is nothing quite like the smell or the feel of a 'real' book.

I have never read an E book although my son and his wife are great fans. I appreciate that they are so much easier to read when travelling, especially when luggage is restricted. The half a dozen books I like to take on holiday can be quite bulky and heavy!
However
I LOVE the feel and smell of a new book.
I LOVE to read in bed at night and feel my eyes shutting as the book drops to the floor!
I LOVE to scour charity shops, car boot sales and jumble sales to add to my already vast collection.
I LOVE to lend a book to a friend and discuss it over a glass of wine.
I LOVE to attend our monthly book group and listen to the members' varying views on a large variety of books.
MAYBE if I win an E- reader I will LOVE that too!

I'm really impressed with my new second hand e-reader...so light and handy for passing time waiting for appointments etc ... reading a good book helps the time fly!

I love using an e-reader because it means I can snatch 5 minutes to read my fave books when my granddaughter is napping.

I realy would like an Ereader. I still like my books but now I'm having to spend time at hospital appointments etc an Ereader would be Ideal. I lke to keep my books in good condition but carrying them around all the time they start to get a bit battered & that grieves me.

Best to get an ebook for,
There's less room for Mr Bore.

I think I could read in bed with one of these and not disturb my lovely long suffering hubby, would make for an even happier marriage, a winner in every way.

I didn't think I would like e-books but I find it a convenient way to read on holiday

Which do you prefer E-books or as I call them proper books and would you change your style of writing for one or the other

e- reading is less hasle than a book as its lighter to carry and to hold

e- reading is the latest technology which will overtake books in the future

e- reading is less stressful to the eyes as the readeris illuminated and the text can be made larger if required to suit your vision

Do you know how many books you will write and publish in a defined time?

Absolutely no knowledge or experience of them,now that I have made my admission, I must add that winning one would certainly be a bonus I would both appreciate and relish.

Ive got an e-reader - its great...so light and easy to carry with you - its nice to always have something to read.

I love to read books and have never tried a E-Reader, but I would like to so hope I win this prize

I love reading e-books on a holiday. Especially e-reader is handy when on a plane on a long journey- it is light and and easy to carry around.

How do you convince a pensioner to use an e reader?