Carry your entire library with you without breaking the bank — or your back. (Amazon)
I love the smell of books, the texture of the pages and the way the spine creases when I read a paperback for the umpteenth time. So, when I first got my Amazon Kindle, I was a little skeptical about going digital, but the convenience just can't be beat. Thinking of joining me? Well, all models of the Kindle are marked down for just a few more hours for Cyber Monday, and sale prices start at just $85.
Thanks to my Kindle, I can now take (almost) every single one of my books with me — whether I’m camping, going on vacation or just heading to the park. (Don’t know what to do with all those unused books? I found a bunch of Little Libraries near my house to stash them in. I hope my neighbors enjoy Michael Crichton.)
I chose the Kindle Paperwhite, which is faster than the regular Kindle and has a battery that lasts for weeks. Almost all Amazon Kindles are on sale right now, though, including models for kids. If you’re looking for something more versatile, we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on laptops and tablets, too.
This is my personal pick. The 16GB storage is more than enough for all of my books, and the screen is bright, glare-free and easy to read. Plus, this jade shade is unbelievable.
Are you the Belle of your town and need more book storage than the average Joe (or Chris)? For $25 more, you get twice the storage of the regular Paperwhite, plus features like an auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging.
As someone who comes from the world of the iPad, the thought of going back to a 16GB device felt like a mistake. I feared I'd constantly be running out of storage. Not so with the Kindle. I digitized all the books in my library and have barely made a dent. Another huge upside over tablets? The battery life. It lasts forever.
Think of this as the Kindle Kids' cool older sibling. Like the standard version, it includes six months of Amazon Kids+ — a subscription packed with thousands of kid-friendly books for ages 3 to 12 — a no-worries two-year warranty, a durable, kid-proof cover and none of those distracting apps, videos or games. Plus, this version is waterproof and comes with a bigger display and a longer battery life.
A kid's Kindle? Do you know how fast my kid would break that? Indeed, Amazon does. That's why it comes with a two-year "if it breaks, we will replace it" warranty. It also comes with the Parents' Dashboard, which shows your child's reading progress and lets you control what's in their library, add age filters and set a bedtime.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
