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Do you prefer paper books or reading on a screen? Why?

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I prefer paper books, mainly because I find them easier to read for long periods. E-readers are convenient when I travel, but I enjoy the physical feeling of holding a book and seeing how far I've got.

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  • get tired — start to feel exhausted, sleepy, or strained“My eyes get tired if I read on my phone for too long.”
  • the feel of the pages — the physical, tactile sensation of touching paper pages“I love the feel of the pages when I turn them.”

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