What is another word for paperback book?
Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪpəbˌak bˈʊk] (IPA) 
There are various synonyms used for describing a paperback book. Some of the words that come to mind are softcover book, pocket book, mass-market book, and trade paperback. A softcover book has its pages bound with a flexible paper cover, which makes it lightweight and handy. Pocket books are smaller in size and perfect for carrying around in a purse or a pocket. Mass-market books are printed in high quantities and sold at affordable prices, typically in bookstores or newsstands. A trade paperback is a high-quality edition of a book, printed on high-quality paper and with a more durable binding that allows it to last longer. However, regardless of the synonym, a paperback book offers an inexpensive and portable way to read novels, memoirs, and other written content.
