![]() Upgrading your digital bookshelf? You can buy e-books online from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten-owned Kobo eBookstore, Google Play and more. Many public libraries also let you borrow e-books for free through OverDrive, Libby or another online service. E-books can also be purchased individually for about $1 to $17 and up. Subscriptions and library access Most e-readers don’t require a subscription, but avid bookworms may prefer to purchase and download new content via Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited ($10 and up monthly), Barnes & Noble or Rakuten’s Kobo eBookstore, to name a few e-book retailers.That means you can start reading on your e-reader and pick up where you left off on your smartphone or another tablet (or vice versa) that supports the apps. Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Kobo are among those that offer apps that automatically sync with your e-book library. Device switching Some e-readers let techies read seamlessly from one device to the next.Ergonomic design Prefer to turn the page with the push of a button rather than swiping? Consider a screen with physical controls that make it easy to whiz through e-books.Many e-readers have adjustable shade and brightness. Adjustable lights Nighttime readers may prefer a screen that can be adjusted from bright white to amber, while daytime bookworms might want something that’s easy on the eyes in sunlight. ![]() In addition to considering the screen size, keep in mind the weight (most e-readers weigh five to seven ounces), the battery life and whether a travel cover is available. ![]() Portability Some readers prefer a large screen, while others want a compact tablet that travels easily.Screen E-reader screen sizes use the diagonal measurement of the display (not the height and width of the device itself), and they can range from six to upwards of 10 inches. ![]() ![]() Many e-readers also feature free cloud storage if you’re buying content from the manufacturer’s own online marketplace (say, Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Kobo). If you want to download and listen to audio books, consider 16 or 32GB of space.
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