Book Club

[Zoe]

Another vote for Kindle Paperwhite.

Compared to reading on a tablet, just find the e-ink of the Kindle to be less intense on my eyes/mind -- especially reading before bed. You can get a page turner for the Paperwhite (separate purchase) and get books from your library on the Libby app. 

While I have always loved hard copy books, there's nothing like carrying 10+ books with you on vacation in a slim device like a Kindle. Also easy to stash in your purse so that you can read in the waiting room at appts. 

ETA: I know Amazon is the devil these days, but they also really stand behind this product in my experience. Had one with a screen issue right after the warranty expired (like a few days after). They just shipped me a new one. No questions asked, didn't want the old one back. That was the first Kindle I had over 15 years ago. No issues or problems since. 

[beach-mom]

@Growing - I never wanted one of these, because I like "real" books. Then my family gave me a Nook for Christmas one year. I love it! It has a setting that makes it possible to read in bright light, and it does a lot of other things too. They have newer versions now, but I'm happy with mine. 

 I also enjoy the Nook Free Friday books posted every Friday!  

[beckyb1012]

None, I want my books.

[Toot1920]

I have had Kindles since they first came out. I LOVE them! I also have a Kobo device. I like that one, too. They are so much easier to read, as others have said. They both are e ink devices so it's easier on your eyes. I, also have 2 iPads, that I very rarely read on them. Except for cookbooks. E-ink devices don't have the blue light that can bother your eyes and disturb your sleep. Also, no distractions from messages, emails, etc. like there would be from a tablet. Especially since I read in bed. Ereaders are easier to hold than actual books and can be taken anywhere. Both Kindles and Kobo devices are backlit so you can read in the dark. With Kindles, you have to use Amazon as your main source of books. With Kobo, you have to use their site for books. You can get ebooks from your local library, usually through an app called Libby. If you're not in the US, my understanding is that you can't borrow books and have them delivered to a Kindle device (I could be wrong). There are a lot of free books that you can download but Kindles have more. 

[Boehm Collector]

Kindle Paperwhite.  Have had several.  Love them.  

[Toot1920]

@Growing, FYI, right now slickdeals dot net have a deal for a Signature Paperwhite with a cover in the color jade for $166.98. The Signature Paperwhite has 32g (more than just the Paperwhite) and no ads. The ads only appear on the sleep screen but it's nice to show the cover of the book that you're reading. 

[Growing]

This was all very helpful! I had researched E-readers but wasn't sure. I have an older Ipad but I want a dedicated E-reader I think. I am in two bookclubs and some ladies have used E-readers instead of buying all those books I sometimes have to buy. 

I am a regular at our library, the city closed the one nearest to me so I am now going to one further away but is actually better. I am vowed to not purchase any physical books this year as my bookcase is over flowing. The book for April is on a long hold list at the library and I won't get it in time so I will go without having read it, I guess. 

The non-profits where you can donate good clothing around here no longer take books. And Half-Price Books only buys some and I got $8 last time for about 20 current, in good condition, hard back books. Cleaned out one shelf on the bookcase though.

[Carmie]

I prefer using an iPad as my e-reader.  I bought a Kindle, but hated it...waste of money.  I gave it to my daughter.

[smoochy]

kindle paperwhite, I bought it a few months ago. I like the portability. Also the long battery life. When I read with the kindle app on my Samsung tablet, the battery gets used up much faster. I love physical books too. 

@Carmie  why didn't you like the kindle ?

[AuntG]

Kindle, not the paperwhite. 99% of what I read are library books. My Kindle is kind of heavy which is why I rarely read on it.