In my estimation, there are three great reasons to choose hardcovers over paperbacks when you love the author. The third one is my impression, and may be wrong, but I sincerely hope not, because I've been doing this for years. 1. They are tactile, luxurious, and last longer. 2. The covers are bigger and better quality. 2. They give the author more money. Lisa Grant Coffin -----------recent re-read favorite dialogue------- "Do irony and grey laughter help ease your fears?" "Yes." -Issola by Steven Brust ---------------------------------------------------------------