I generally prefer softcover, but if it's a smaller size hardcover, I'll buy that instead. Though lately it's been mostly e-books because they take up no space and my bookshelves are already overflowing. ^^;;;

Hardcover is my preference, over softback.

I prefer softcover because it doesn't take as much place and it's easier to carry multiple books around if they are softcover.

I always prefer Hardcover but most of my books were Softcover versions mainly because I'm still a student when I started collecting books and softcovers were more affordable to me at that time. I also, resort to e-book from time to time, If I want something I could read anywhere I go

I like both hard-covers and paperbacks, but between the two, I'm probably more on the PB end. They're more travel friendly, and I wouldn't feel half as paranoid lending them out to folks. Hard-covers definitely look nicer on the shelves though.

Hardcover is my choice. I like the heaviness to them and it feels like your holding something sturdy that will last.

Softcover because it's easier to read and flip
And I usually bring my books with me just in case I get bored, so unless it's the size of my palm I prefer softcover