Why Paper Books Feel Different

This video is about why I prefer reading paper books over e-readers, such as an Amazon Kindle or Rakuten Kobo. Uploaded 08-11-25 #paperbooks #ereader #booktube Some of the research supporting paper-based reading. Ackerman, R., and Lauterman, T. (2012). Taking reading comprehension exams on screen or on paper? A metacognitive analysis of learning texts under time pressure. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(5), 1816–1828. Altamura, L., Vargas, C., and Salmerón, L. (2023). Do new forms of reading pay off? A meta-analysis on the relationship between leisure digital reading habits and text comprehension. Review of Educational Research. Clinton, V. (2019). Reading from paper compared to screens: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Research in Reading, 42(2), 288–325. Delgado, P., Vargas, C., Ackerman, R., and Salmerón, L. (2018). Don’t throw away your printed books: A meta-analysis on the effects of reading media on reading comprehension. Educational Research Review, 25, 23–38. Kong, Y., Seo, Y.-S., and Zhai, L. (2018). Comparison of reading performance on screen and on paper: A meta-analysis. Computers and Education, 123, 187–203. Mangen, A., Olivier, G., and Velay, J-L. (2019). Comparing comprehension of a long text read in print book and on Kindle. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 38. Moys, J-L., Loveland, P., and Dyson, M. (2018). eInk versus paper: Exploring the effects of medium and typographic quality on recall and reading speed. Visible Language, 52(3), 74–95. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices