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The best Kindles you can buy: Expert tested

If you're a hardcore reader, you know that just because you'd like to bring a book with you wherever you roam doesn't mean you have the pocket or bag space for one. That's where a Kindle can come in handy. Kindles can hold a near-infinite number of books, newspapers, and magazines in one compact, lightweight device. My Kindle even fits in my coat pocket -- talk about portable. And not just that -- you can save lots of money when you switch from physical books to e-books.

Also: The best iPad models you can buy

While most Kindle tablets have a fixed amount of internal storage, many support Amazon Cloud backup or microSD cards for expanded onboard storage. Moreover, many Kindle readers are waterproof up to 2 meters, meaning you can take your e-reader to the beach or pool and not have to worry about splashes and sprays ruining your tablet. With anti-glare screens and auto-adjusting backlights, it's easier than ever to read your favorite books indoors and outdoors in direct sunlight.

What is the best Kindle right now?

ZDNET rounded up the best Kindle readers available to buy right now, with the best Kindle reader overall being Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite for its excellent battery life, easy readability, and mainstream appeal. We broke down their features and price points to help you decide which is the best fit for both your reading needs and budget. Keep reading below to find the perfect Kindle for you.

The best Kindle readers of 2024

Amazon kindle paperwhite, best kindle reader overall.

Post-consumer materials
Excellent battery life
Waterproof up to 2 meters
Easy to use
Audible requires separate app
No headphone jack
No microSD card support

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite specs: S creen size: 6.8 inches | Storage: 8GB, Amazon Cloud | Battery life: Up to six weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: No

Spend any time on Reddit reading threads and you will quickly realize there is one Kindle that reigns supreme among the rest, and it's the Kindle Paperwhite.

I use my Kindle Paperwhite to read on the subway because of how pocketable and light it is to carry in my bag, and because I can download tons of library books onto it and read them at my leisure. The battery life blows me away. I've only had to charge it maybe two or three times since using it for around three to four months. Compared to the Kindle Oasis, the refresh rate on the Paperwhite is as smooth as butter and reading is as enjoyable as can be with adjustable lighting, page sizing, and more.

The Kindle Paperwhite is a simple, no-fuss e-reader that allows you to download and store thousands of comics, novels, and audiobooks to enjoy at home or on the go. The 6.8-inch display provides 300 points per inch for crystal-clear text, and the glare-free coating makes reading easier by a direct lamp or in sunlight. The integrated battery can last up to ten weeks on a full charge, letting you read for almost two months straight before needing to plug in. And when you do need to recharge, it uses a USB-C cable, so you don't have to worry about keeping a special charging cable handy.

Also: The Kindle Paperwhite gets a new look

Furthermore, the Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof up to 2 meters for 1 hour in freshwater or .25 meters for three minutes in saltwater. This means you won't have to worry about spills and splashes while reading at the beach, by the pool, or at the dinner table. Additionally, with the Kindle Unlimited app, you can browse hundreds of thousands of titles, including Kindle exclusives.

Kindle Scribe

Best kindle for note taking.

You're able to sign documents, take notes, and draw
Robust 10.2-inch screen
Battery life for literal days
It's expensive
Limited note-taking capabilities

Kindle Scribe specs: Screen size: 10.2 inches | Storage: 16, 32, or 64GB | Battery life: Up to 6 weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: No

The Kindle Scribe combines a digital library with a digital notebook. You can use the basic pen to create notes either through an app or on the book you're reading, making it convenient if you're studying for a test and want to organize what you're reading and your notes in one place. Additionally, you can upgrade to the Kindle Scribe Premium Pen to easily erase notes.

The display is remarkable, with a high-resolution 10.2-inch screen. You'll also have access to ample storage options, and the battery life will let you read the next bestseller without having to worry about finding the nearest plug for charging. When Matthew Miller reviewed the Scribe last year, he called it his on-the-go note-taking tablet of choice. "My desire to find something that doesn't waste paper and also provides the ability to preserve and share my notes has been met with the Amazon Kindle Scribe," Miller said. And the writing and erasing capabilities are top tier, too, especially with the add-on Premium Pen, he adds.

One Scribe owner on Reddit said that wider screen is "a joy to read on," while other Redditors reported that the writing software is "half-baked" with very limited note-taking capabilities. So if you're looking for a Kindle with a great screen to read on and some beginner note-taking options, this one is for you.

Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe: 7 ways it could be even more remarkable

There is certainly room for improvement. Currently, you can export notes to a PDF and email them. However, it would be ideal to send notes to other programs like Microsoft Word, which will be part of a future software update. Additionally, we found that it's not possible to organize your notes on the Kindle Scribe. Overall, it's a great foray into the digital note-taking market, and with future software updates, it should become one of the more popular models in the Kindle lineup.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Best kindle reader for travel.

Wireless charging capable
Water resistant
Cloud storage backup
Accessibility options
A bit on the heavy side
Some owners on Reddit say that the extra storage is unnecessary

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition specs: Screen size: 6.8 inches | Storage: 32GB, Amazon Cloud | Battery life: Up to 10 weeks at 30 minutes per day | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: No

The best part of having an e-reader is being able to take dozens, if not hundreds, of books with you while you travel for work, errands, family gatherings, or vacations. Ayman from @aymansbooks on TikTok is one of BookTok's most successful accounts, with over 900,000 followers on the platform. She creates content and memes about novels and recommends the books she reads on the platform. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is her Kindle of choice, Ayman told ZDNET. Whether she's at the DMV, sitting at a cafe, or waiting in a line, Ayman said that she always takes along her Paperwhite Signature Edition and pulls it out when she has a spare second to read. "I love how I can easily highlight and make annotations as I'm reading; it feels just as though I'm reading a physical book," Ayman said.

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is built with travel in mind. It supports both USB-C and Qi wireless charging, so you don't have to keep a special charging cable for a single device. Additionally, the internal battery can last up to 10 weeks on a full charge, allowing you to enjoy your beach reading even if you forget your charging cable.

Review: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

The screen features an anti-glare coating for better visibility in direct lamplight or sunlight, as well as an auto-adjusting backlight to suit dim rooms. With 32GB of internal storage, you can store tens of thousands of titles on the tablet, though some owners on Reddit say that the extra storage is unnecessary given how many books the Kindle Paperwhite already holds. The tablet is water-resistant, which is great for reading by the pool, on the beach, or anywhere accidental spills may happen. Additionally, it has a screen reader function for blind and visually impaired users and supports Bluetooth headsets for audiobooks.

When former ZDNET contributor Jason Cipriani reviewed the Signature Edition, he said: "If you opt to spend a little bit more for the signature edition, you're gaining some notable features in wireless charging and a light sensor, improving even more on an already reliable experience."

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus

Best non-kindle e-reader.

Up to 1TB microSD card support
Good battery life
Alexa built-in
On the heavy side

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus specs: S creen size: 8 inches | Storage: 32GB or 64GB | Battery life: 12 hours | Lock screen ads: Yes, removable with fee | microSD card support: Up to 1TB

Since an e-reader like the Kindle is usually a single-purpose device, it may not always make sense to spend a ton of money on one. Fortunately, the Amazon Fire 8 Plus is an exceptionally affordable Kindle-capable tablet. For just $120, you can get an 8-inch tablet with 32GB of internal storage, which you can expand with up to a 1TB microSD card. The internal battery lasts up to 13 hours, allowing you to listen to audiobooks or read all day before needing to plug in. Moreover, since the Fire 8 Plus is closer to a typical tablet, you can download apps like YouTube to turn it into an entertainment hub for both kids and adults.

Also: Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus review: Primed for Amazon superfans

With Alexa built-in, you can use voice commands to launch apps, play music, and even make video calls to friends and family. This is an excellent way to keep in touch with your book club or reading circle in a post-COVID world. Alternatively, you can switch Alexa off to prevent any misuse of your Fire 8 Plus's camera and microphones to gather information about you and your family. Most Reddit users prefer the Fire 8 Plus over the Fire 8, given its negligible price difference.

This tablet is made for casual browsing, streaming and mobile entertainment, or even for your little one. "At $120, the latest model is not the cheapest of the Fire tablet bunch, but it's certainly a compelling option for its sharp visuals, enduring build quality, and exceptional battery life," June Wan writes in his review of the tablet.

What is the best Kindle?

The best Kindle e-reader is the Kindle Paperwhite. You can choose between 8GB or 32GB of internal storage to download thousands of comics, novels, and audiobooks. Additionally, you can opt for cloud storage syncing for near-infinite storage space for your digital library. The screen features an anti-glare coating for better visibility in sunlight and flush bezels for better handling. Plus, the integrated battery can last up to six weeks on a full charge, allowing you to read as much as you want worry-free.

*Lowest price at the time of writing. Please note that prices may vary based on retailer and available promotions, sales, or discounts.

Which is the right Kindle for you?

When shopping for a new Kindle reader, aside from price, you should also consider how much storage space you'll want or need for your digital bookshelf. The Kindle Paperwhite has 8GB of storage, which is enough for hundreds of books, audiobooks, PDF files, and graphic novels. On the other hand, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has 32GB of storage, which allows your digital bookshelf to store almost 14,000 titles. Furthermore, no matter which model of Kindle reader you use, many support either microSD cards up to 1TB or cloud syncing for near-infinite storage.

Below is a table that outlines which Kindle corresponds to specific needs:

Factors to consider when choosing a Kindle

Price: The Kindles and Kindle alternatives on this list range from $120 to $340. With more features, like drawing capabilities, strong battery life, and large storage, you will pay a higher price.
Storage capacity: The point of a device like a Kindle is to store as many books in one compact device as possible. We looked at Kindles with wide storage capacities that can hold thousands of titles.
Extra features: Some Kindles are kid-friendly or offer customizable displays and more. Lots of models offer water resistance and have anti-glare features so you can read in whatever environment you're in -- whether that's on the sandy beach or in a bathtub.
Battery life : The e-readers on this list should last you a few days, and ideally a few weeks, before recharging.

Also: How to buy books on Kindle

How did we choose these Kindle readers?

ZDNET only recommends products we have used and can speak to. We do this by spending a few weeks constantly using the products we write about and evaluating them for performance, battery life, usability, special features, and more. Then we write a product spotlight or review of the product and add it to one of these best lists. Each month we evaluate which products still deserve a spot on this list, and switch out older models with newer models.

What's the point of a Kindle?

If you have only ever read books through physical copies, not digital e-readers, you might think buying a Kindle is a waste of money. There's the argument that you don't even need the Kindle e-reader when you can download the app on your phone and read digital books and magazines from there. Sure, that's a good point. But many readers see having the Kindle app on a phone more distracting, while a Kindle whose sole purpose is to function as an e-reader is distraction-free.

Then there's the fact that carrying paperbacks while you travel, commute to work, or lug around in that small bag of yours can get heavy, and sometimes we don't have the space for every book we'd like to read. A Kindle is slim, lightweight, and easy to plop into a purse or even put in your coat pocket.

Holding a physical book is not the same as holding an e-reader, but for certain use cases, like portability and space optimization, a Kindle e-reader reigns supreme.

How many books will 32GB hold?

It all depends on what kinds of books you want to download, as different media files have different sizes. For example, a single comic book issue file can be as small as 650MB, while a graphic novel can be up to 1.5GB. On the other hand, plain-text files like novels, nonfiction titles, and even school textbooks have fairly small sizes, allowing you to have up to 13,500 books in your digital library with 32GB of storage space.

However, longer titles like War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy will have a larger file size than something like F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. If you like longer reads, you'll probably store fewer books, though you should still be able to download and store thousands of titles.

You can even download audiobooks from the Kindle app, though the audio files are quite large. This means that a 32GB Kindle will only hold about 150 audiobooks, depending on the length of the recording.

What's the difference between the Kindle Paperwhite and a regular Kindle?

Do kindles offer audiobooks.

All Kindles offer text-to-voice narration through Alexa. But if you want to buy an audiobook specifically, you'll have to use Amazon's Audible. Audible is integrated into all newer Kindle models.

Does a Kindle need Wi-Fi?

For certain things, like downloading new books and accessing the internet, yes. But if you have already downloaded the book you'd like to read on your Kindle you can read it without a Wi-Fi connection. I take my Kindle on the subway, where there's no Wi-Fi connection, and have no problem reading my favorite titles.

Do I need a Kindle to read Kindle books?

Nope! Whether you have an iOS or an Android, you can download the Kindle app from the App Store or Google Play store and start reading on it. This allows you to buy and download digital books to your phone or tablet.

Also: The best tablets you can buy: Apple, Samsung, and Amazon compared

Can I get Kindle books for free?

You can get Kindle books for free. Whether you're looking to fill out your library or to finally get around to reading those classics that were assigned back in your high school English class, it's pretty easy to find free Kindle books. Lots of classic literature is in the public domain, which just means that they are no longer protected by copyright laws and can be provided for free. If you're looking for new titles, you don't have to spend a fortune. And many free Kindle books can be found on none other than Amazon itself. All you have to do is go to Amazon and search "free Kindle books."

Also: How to get (great) free books on Kindle

You also can find thousands of titles for very low prices, sometimes as low as 99 cents. However, these are often self-published works. And while self-publishing is a great way for writers to get their work in the hands of readers without going through literary agents and publishing houses, it also means that sometimes the work isn't entirely up to snuff. So if you're tempted to buy that ultra-low-priced title, make sure you read reviews first so you don't end up buying something you won't like.

Are there alternatives to the Kindle worth considering?

If you don't like the idea of a single-purpose tablet taking up space in your home but still want the ease and portability of a digital library, you're able to download the Kindle app to just about any tablet on the market. Here is a short list of Kindle alternatives that I thought were great:

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The best Kindles in 2024 - our top picks

These are the best Kindles and e-readers you can, buy based on our testing and hands-on use.

Best overall
Best for kids

Best for wireless charging

Best premium kindle, best kindle alternative.

Battery life compared
How to choose
How we test

The quick list 1. Best overall 2. Best value 3. Best for kids 4. Best for wireless charging 5. Best premium Kindle 6. Best Kindle alternative 7. Battery life compared 8. How to choose 9. How we test

The best e-readers are usually Amazon Kindles these days, because the tech giant has sunk lots of money and effort into designing affordable, durable e-readers that last for days.

But finding the right Kindle for you can be tricky, because Amazon now sells not only basic Kindles but the fancier Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Scribe, as well as a kids edition of the Kindle. What once was simple as reading a page-turner is now not so easy.

Luckily, we can help! We've reviewed all the major Kindles and e-readers for years, so we know how the latest models stack up to the competition because we've used them ourselves. No matter your budget, these are the best Kindles on the market.

If you want something to read on your new Kindle, check out our tips for how to get free ebooks . And if you absolutely, positively have to start reading right now (or just want an option to keep reading while your e-reader is charging) we've curated the best e-book reader apps for those who want to read on a smartphone or tablet.

Alex Wawro is a lifelong journalist who's spent over a decade covering tech, games and entertainment. He oversees the computing department at Tom's Guide, which includes managing e-readers coverage and reviewing man himself every year.

The quick list

In a hurry? Here's a brief overview of the tablets on this list, along with quick links that let you jump down the page directly to a review of whichever tablet catches your eye.

Best Kindle overall

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite (2021) strikes a nice balance of price and performance, offering you a dependable e-reader with a nice screen for under $200.

The best Kindles you can buy today

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The best Kindle overall

1. amazon kindle paperwhite (2021).

Our expert review:

Specifications

Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

Small changes lead to great products staying great, and such is the case with the new Kindle Paperwhite (2021). It's got the same basic look as previous Kindles and Kindle Paperwhite models, a matte black shell and an e-ink screen, but this time it's larger, with a 6.8-inch panel. The bezels are also smaller, so the device didn't have to grow too much to accommodate the growth from a 6-inch panel.

While it's still a super-sharp 300-ppi display, it's now supported by an array of 17 LED backlights, for incredibly even lighting. And it's still got a great waterproofing (IPX8-rated) protection.

After the larger display, the big change this year is the move from microUSB charging to USB-C. It's a welcome change if only for the reversible port. Faster charging doesn't appear to be on the table, but the microUSB port has been around for way too long, and is often fragile, so we're happy to see it go.

The Paperwhite costs slightly more than half as much as the $250 Kindle Oasis, coming in at $139 ($10 more than in previous years). That said, it's gained one of the Oasis' once unique features: display warmth. Our testing of the Paperwhite 2021's waterproofing included a 20 minute bath in our sink. It worked just as well as it did before when we took it out.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review .

The best value

2. amazon kindle (2022).

The Amazon Kindle (2022) is a great e-reader that meets every need by being bright, long-lasting and comfortable to carry on long trips. The fact that you're locked into Amazon’s ecosystem is a drag, but you can’t knock the Kindle itself for Amazon's customer-unfriendly business practices.

That's not to say it's perfect, of course. There's room for improvement, like the fact that it's still not waterproof. This remains the biggest differentiator between it and the more expensive Paperwhite, and it feels like a slightly arbitrary difference intended to justify charging more for the Paperwhite.

Also, our reviewer missed having the option adjust the warmth of the display light, another minor but meaningful Paperwhite feature — though if you’re fine with using dark mode it’s easy to move past that shortcoming. Admittedly, if Amazon fixed those things there would be no reason to get the Paperwhite, so while we're disappointed, we aren't shocked that the base Kindle doesn't get these useful features.

Ultimately though, the Kindle 2022 is probably the best Kindle for most people. It’s lightweight and comfortable to hold, the display is bright and crisp — a massive improvement over earlier models — and the battery lasts for ages. Unless you really need a waterproof Kindle, it’s tough to advocate spending more than the $100 you'll pay for a new Amazon Kindle (2022).

Read our full Amazon Kindle (2022) review .

The best Kindle for kids

3. amazon kindle kids edition.

Amazon's latest Kindle improves on the $90 Kindle by adding what's missing and chipping away at the cruft that fills up a regular Kindle. Kids will like it for the colored cases, while parents will love Amazon's 2-year no-questions-asked warranty. Even better, there are no lock screen ads. In fact, the Kids Edition is so close to our ideal Kindle interface, we wish Amazon would offer it as a mode for adults who just want to read the book, and not dabble in the Goodreads community.

Otherwise, the Kindle Kids Edition is the same tablet as the 2019 Kindle. You get the same 6-inch, 167 ppi display and front lighting, and the display is still inset, not flush with the frame. Oh and it's even got helpful vocabulary building tools and a free year (a $60 value) of Amazon's Amazon Kids+ (fka FreeTime Unlimited), which has thousands of titles. The Kindle Kids Edition was so popular that Amazon's making a Kindle Paperwhite Kids Edition, which we will review soon.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Kids Edition review .

4. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

What if you're tired of small, incremental change? Yes, the Kindle Paperwhite (2021) has lighting warmth and USB-C and a slightly larger screen, but for those who think this update's a bit slight, Amazon has the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. It's got the same 6.8-inch, 300-ppi panel as the regular Paperwhite, with smaller bezels and fantastically-even backlighting plus IPX8-rated waterproofing protection. But there's more on top.

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition can be charged via Qi-based wireless chargers, plus its backlighting is automatically-adjusting. Plus, 4x as much storage and no on-screen ads. Not all of those features may be huge for everyone, but we're betting at least one is interesting for all. But at $189, it's a pretty pricey tablet. It's sitting right between the normal Paperwhite and the Oasis, and a good option if you have the money.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review .

5. Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019)

The new Kindle Oasis still offers Amazon's most luxurious reading experience, with its machined aluminum back, larger screen, physical buttons, automatic lighting adjustments and very well-lit screen (using 25 LEDs) — screams "first class." Its Oasis moniker is earned from its IPX8-rated water resistance, which allows it to survive hour-long baths. The device also supports Audible's audiobooks, as long as you've got a Bluetooth device handy.

The Oasis's curved back and physical buttons give you an easier way to get a grip and a way to read your book without tapping the screen. While the Oasis is the best Kindle for those who can splurge, we just wish it didn't cost nearly twice as much as the Kindle Paperwhite. It's the Kindle with more effort put into its design, losing the simple and utilitarian aesthetic of the regular Kindle and the Paperwhite.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019) review .

6. Nook GlowLight 4

Amazon doesn't run the whole e-reader world, so we occasionally test competitors' e-readers. And while the Nook Glowlight 4 isn't better than any Kindle, it's got minor tweaks and updates that give us reason to give it some attention here. One of its best features is it's no-fuss reading interface, which gets out of your way when it's time to read (Amazon could do this, and we wish it would).

That said, for a $140 e-reader, it's lacking waterproofing, which the Paperwhite offers. Oh, and loading up library books, proved to be a frustrating process. But for the reader who doesn't want to use an Amazon-made device? The Glowlight 4 may be the best Kindle alternative for them. We're looking into testing more competitors to find them a better option.

Read our full Nook GlowLight 4 review .

Battery life claims compared

E-readers are built to go weeks between charges, a clear advantage these pint-sized slates offer over bigger, brighter, more capable tablets like the iPad . Sure, you can read ebooks on any tablet with the right apps, but an e-reader will last a week-long vacation in your bag without needing to be plugged in—can your iPad do that?

In fact, the lengthy battery life of these slates makes them challenging for us to test, because we have to use them for months at a time to see if the battery claims are accurate. We have done that on occasion, and we've found that in general manufacturer claims are pretty close to what we actually see in real-world use.

Since battery life is a key data point that can help some people choose between e-readers, we've compared the advertised battery life of all the tablets on this page below so you can quickly see which last the longest.

As you can see, the Kindle Paperwhite is the clear leader of the pack with an advertised battery life of up to ten weeks. Note that Amazon typically couches these recommendations with the caveat that it's based on you using the tablet to read for about 30 minutes per day, with the brightness set a few pegs lower than max. If you tend to read more often, you'll likely need to charge more often too.

How to choose the best e-reader for you

Let's start with your budget, as that's the easiest way to make this call. If you're running tight right now, the $90 Kindle is a solid recommendation. Its lighting is good enough for a handful of situations and its battery life is nothing to sneeze at.

If money is no option, then you're going to be choosing between the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Oasis, and this is sort of tough. If you prefer your devices to be built with a harder plastic, that still feels reliable, then you've probably got the Paperwhite in mind. It offers the same water resistance as the Oasis, and is similar in many regards.

But if you're tired of futzing with menus, and changing brightness, you will probably want the Kindle Oasis. Its display automatically adjusts to ambient lighting situations, maybe its best unique feature overall — as its metallic, not-symmetrical design is a bit divisive in our office.

How we tested these e-readers

To start, we read a lot on these Kindles. We don't just do that to see how much battery life is drained in a set of time (and to then compare against the estimations these manufacturers provide), but to discover what we like and don't like about a given Kindle. We then keep reading. At home, on the bus, in the park and anywhere else where the lighting changes.

In addition to evaluating e-readers' size, weight, claimed battery life and design choices, we test their brightness using our light meter. The experience of reading on the device also plays a huge role in these reviews. For instance, we look at the intuitiveness of the interface, the size of the available library and how well the special features (such as web browsers or dictionaries) work.

We've also tried alternatives to the Kindle, such as the Kobo Nia . While it's not one of our best picks, its interface is great for those who want to stay focused on books, and isn't as focused on supplementary content as Amazon's Kindles are.

We even drop water-proof Kindles into our makeshift dunk tank, and watch as they survive — the first time it was surprising, and now it's become something we expect. Lastly, we try and see if Amazon's changed anything about how Kindles work with public libraries. It's the one thing we prefer about competitors.

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The best Kindle: Reviews and buying advice

The Kindle is the reigning leader among e-readers. But Amazon makes several models—knowing which Kindle to buy depends on your budget and your reading preferences. That’s where this guide comes in. With our help, you’ll find just the right Kindle for you or your lucky loved one.

Amazon’s E Ink slabs were first introduced to the world in 2007, and currently there are four models with different feature sets—plus a variant designed for kids. A few scrappy competitors may nip at the Kindle’s heels, but none can hold a candle to the sheer volume of books, comics, and periodicals available for easy download and consumption on a Kindle.

Purchasing one of Amazon’s less expensive Kindles could mean missing out on features that could make your reading time more pleasurable. But that doesn’t mean the most expensive Kindle is the always right choice—don’t pay for features you won’t use. Let’s break it down.

The current Kindle lineup.

Latest news

September 2022: A revamped entry-level Kindle with an upgraded screen and more storage has been announced. With its souped-up specs, it may be a fierce challenger for the “Best Kindle” title when it arrives on October 12th.

Should you choose the ‘Ad-Supported’ discount?

With all models, you can buy an ‘Ad-Supported’ model, which has advertisements that appear on the Kindle’s lock screen, or pay an additional $15 to $20 for a version ‘Without Ads,’ which should be self-explanatory. We show the price for the ‘Ad-Supported’ model in our reviews. Click the Without Ads button on any Kindle’s product page to get the version free of marketing campaigns.

If you’ve already chosen Ad-Supported and now have regrets, you can still ditch the ads. You just have to pay the fee you would’ve at checkout for an ad-free Kindle. Our guide to removing ads from your Kindle explains how to do it.

The best Kindle for most readers

Kindle paperwhite (2021).

Though the price of the Kindle Paperwhite drifted upward with its 2021 refresh, its upgraded features justify the extra cost. With its bigger screen, improved front light, higher resolution, and waterproofing, it’s an easy pick over the basic Kindle. Read our full review .

The best waterproof Kindle

If you enjoy reading by the pool, in the bathtub, or lead a lifestyle that places your expensive electronic devices in liquid peril on a regular basis, you’ll be happy to know that the best waterproof Kindle is also our pick for the best Kindle for most people: The Kindle Paperwhite.

With its IPX8 rating, it can survive in two meters of fresh water for up to an hour at a time. Want to read in the bathtub or by the pool? Not a problem, especially since the Kindle Paperwhite also allows you to disable taps as touch input, in order to avoid the touchscreen mistaking a splash of water for user input. Read our full review .

The luxury Kindle

All-new kindle oasis.

The very name of Amazon’s “All-new Kindle Oasis” would seem to herald a radical overhaul. But the changes to Amazon’s top-shelf e-reader are far less dramatic. Beyond the introduction of a new color-adjustable front light that can warm or cool the screen’s illumination, the All-new Kindle Oasis remains strikingly similar to its predecessor. And that’s good news. It’s still the best e-reading experience you can buy—and your only option if you want a Kindle with cellular connectivity included. Read our full review .

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Larger screen (6.8-inch)
Long battery life (up to 10 weeks+)
Front lighting is more even and supports cool and warm tones
USB-C charging port
Waterproof (IPX8 rating)
Automatic screen brightness & wireless charging support (Signature Edition)
Higher price
Noticeably heavier than previous model
Limited navigation options

New color-adjustable front light lets you cool or warm the lighting
Light weight and sharp text makes it comfortable to read for hours
Can only play audiobooks from Audible

All-new Kindle (10th generation, 2019), Ad-Supported

Frontlighting for comfortable reading in all environments
Can play audiobooks over Bluetooth speaker
Improved E-Ink and touchscreen technology
Audiobooks will deplete 4GB of storage quickly

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: a bigger and better book

The most popular kindle gets its biggest update in nearly a decade.

By Chaim Gartenberg

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The Kindle Paperwhite against a backdrop of physical books.

It’s been nearly three years since Amazon has updated its best (and bestselling) Kindle: the midtier Kindle Paperwhite, which is getting its biggest upgrade ever . On paper, at least, Amazon has finally built the ultimate Kindle.

The last Paperwhite update was a relatively minor one, with just a light design tweak and waterproofing serving as the main addition. The new Kindle Paperwhite refresh, on the other hand, adds nearly every update you could imagine for a hardware refresh: a bigger screen, wireless charging, USB-C, adjustable color temperature, and additional LEDs for more consistent backlighting.

There are actually two different versions of the new Paperwhite this time: the standard model and the “ Signature Edition ,” which adds wireless charging, a sensor to automatically adjust the backlight, and four times the storage (32GB, compared to 8GB on the regular model).

The regular Paperwhite costs $139.99, or $159.99 without lock screen ads, while the Signature Edition costs $189.99 (without ads, there’s no option to get a discount for viewing ads on the fancier model).

I’ve been testing the Signature Edition for the last week; whether it justifies the extra cost will depend on how important those differences are to you. The additional storage and the automatically adjustable backlight are excellent additions; Qi charging is a little less useful, given that the new Paperwhite needs charging so rarely and charges much faster over USB-C than it does over wireless charging. Plus, you’ll need a pad that actually fits the Paperwhite, which can be difficult if you prefer phone-sized chargers (especially vertically oriented standing ones.) I suspect most people will be fine with the standard models, but if you store a lot of books (and especially audiobooks), really prefer the automatic backlight, or are already shelling out to remove Amazon’s onerous ads, it might be worth the extra money.

The broad design is largely the same as the old Paperwhite: a flush-mounted touchscreen, a grippy rubberized back, a gray “Kindle” logo on the bottom bezel, and the excellent IPX8 waterproofing that was the standout feature of the last generation. They’re easy to tell apart, though, thanks to the larger screen of the 2021 model.

As is traditional for a Paperwhite update, many of the biggest features here come straight from the high-end Kindle Oasis , with the Paperwhite getting the larger display and color temperature settings that Amazon already offers on its priciest Kindle. The main differences left are the Oasis’ unique form factor (which includes physical page turn buttons), an incrementally larger display (seven-inch on the Oasis vs. 6.8-inch on the Paperwhite), and slightly more LEDs for lighting up the screen (17 LEDs on the Paperwhite to the Oasis’ 25).

The additions here mean that the differences between the $249.99 Oasis and the $139.99 Paperwhite are slimmer than ever. Of those, the most notable is the LED count — the extra LEDs let the Oasis light up even brighter, but it’s not a difference worth paying nearly twice as much for on its own. The 2021 Paperwhite gets plenty bright, and I only even noticed the difference by comparing them head to head in a dim room.

The differences between the Oasis and the Paperwhite are slimmer than ever

Oddly, though, Amazon is also using the Paperwhite to debut several new features to the Kindle lineup, something that it typically does the other way around (with premium upgrades coming first to the Oasis and then later to the other models). Presumably, Amazon will have an updated Oasis down the line that brings it back to parity with the Paperwhite, but right now, Amazon’s midrange model is strangely its most technologically advanced.

The 2021 Paperwhite is also finally Amazon’s first Kindle to come with USB-C charging, which allows for fast-charging the device and — more importantly — actually being able to use the same cables as most other modern devices. The lengthy battery life means that you still won’t be charging it that often, but it’s another big step for many (myself included) to finally be able to excise Micro USB cables from my life.

The new Paperwhite features one of the most notable design changes for the e-reader model in its nearly decade-long history . For the first time for the Paperwhite, Amazon has increased the display from a six-inch panel to a 6.8-inch display by slightly increasing the Paperwhite’s physical size and slimming down the bezels around the screen a fraction.

The updated library view looks mostly the same, but there’s a new menu bar on the bottom.

The display still has the crisp 300ppi resolution that the old model had, despite the larger size. The new design with its reduced bezels (particularly on the top of the display) looks better than ever, and the added screen space for reading is a welcome addition, as are the color temperature options for better emulating the color of actual paper. As was the case with the Oasis’ implementation of the feature, there’s still no option to have the Kindle automatically adjust temperature in response to ambient lighting, which is disappointing to see (especially since it can automatically adjust brightness).

But by increasing the display size, Amazon might have made the Paperwhite too big. The new model is about a third of an inch taller and wider than the old model and about 26g (almost an ounce) heavier than the 2018 model. And while that may not sound like much, it’s just enough for it to be awkward to hold up with one hand, even for someone like me with relatively large mitts. I often have to brace the new Paperwhite with a second hand to comfortably read it, something I didn’t have to do with the old model.

Amazon might have made the new Paperwhite too big

It’s not a total dealbreaker, but the increased size and weight had me worried a lot more that the Paperwhite was going to tumble out of my hand when I was holding it. (It’s a problem unique to the bigger Paperwhite’s otherwise unchanged design. The Oasis, after all, has an even bigger display but avoids the issue by offering an asymmetrical design aimed toward one-handed use.) It still barely fits in the back pocket of a pair of jeans, but only just.

Ultimately, given the choice, I’d rather Amazon had gone with the more streamlined design in a way that kept the physical dimensions the same (or even smaller) rather than trying to fit in an ever bigger screen. It’s a personal preference, though, and I suspect that many Kindle readers who just want more screen real estate may not be bothered by the added bulk.

The Kindle Paperwhite in front of a stack of books.

Amazon says that it’s boosted the battery life on the new Paperwhite, from the previous six weeks up to 10 weeks on a single charge (which requires using the device’s “Power Saver” mode that trades longer battery life for longer waking up from sleep). I’ve only had the Paperwhite for about a week, so there’s no earthly way for me to verify that claim, but I haven’t had any issues with battery life yet — in the six or seven hours I spent reading, I only saw the battery drop a percent or two, even in “standard” battery mode (although battery life will depend on how much you read, how many times you turn the page, and other factors like screen brightness).

The company also says that it’s put a new and more powerful processor on the 2021 model, which helps to speed up virtually everything. Books open faster, pages turn faster, and scrolling through one’s library is no longer the interminably laggy experience it once was on the older model.

The new smartphone-based configuration process for setting up a Kindle.

The 2021 Paperwhite also ships with Amazon’s new Kindle software, which it debuted earlier in the fall . There are a lot of useful new additions here, including a new home layout that puts recently read books front and center, along with better integration for (Amazon-owned) Goodreads reading lists. The new software also makes it easier to jump back into whatever book you’re currently in the middle of from anywhere using the toolbar on the bottom of the screen. Additionally, there’s a new setup mode that allows you to share login information over Bluetooth from the Kindle app on your smartphone, instead of fighting against the E Ink display to type in your Amazon credentials and Wi-Fi password.

More importantly, though, the new software makes it much easier to access the swipe-down menu. Amazon has taken a cue from literally every smartphone from the last half-decade and added a swipe-down menu accessible from anywhere on the Kindle’s OS that offers toggles for things like airplane mode, Bluetooth, dark mode, and sync settings, as well as sliders to adjust brightness and color temperature.

The new software emphasizes the Paperwhite’s main goal: a pipeline for Amazon’s ebook store, for better or for worse. There’s more prominent placement of recommended Kindle books to buy on the homescreen now, which can’t be hidden. But at the same time, Amazon hasn’t improved things like the on-device experience for library lending services like OverDrive or Libby, which remain as clunky as ever and wholly dependent on using a smartphone or computer to actually borrow books.

As with most Kindle upgrades, if you already own the 2018 Paperwhite, there’s not enough here to be worth shelling out the money for a new upgrade. The larger display is certainly nice but comes with its own drawbacks in the form of a harder-to-hold device. And while USB-C and wireless charging have been at the top of the list for Kindle upgrades for years, neither is worth the investment of an entirely new device. At its core, the reading experience on the new Paperwhite is still too similar to the old model to recommend existing owners rush to upgrade.

But if you’re buying a new Kindle today for the first time or replacing an aging model, the new Paperwhite is the best hardware that you can buy — possibly the best hardware on any e-reader right now, period. But even as the Kindle’s hardware is getting better than ever, it’d be nice to see Amazon’s software reach a similar level, something that the economics of the Kindle ebook store make a very unlikely possibility.

The end result is one of the best e-readers ever — so long as you can tolerate living within the increasingly high walls of Amazon’s library.

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As a kid, I used to bring books out to the playground to read during recess while my classmates ran circles around me.

As a teenager, I used to go to school exhausted after pulling all-nighters to read, and whenever I was bratty, my mom would get her revenge by hiding my half-finished books, a particularly cruel punishment for a dork with a bad attitude.

And as an adult, I spent hundreds of dollars to ship at least 75 pounds of hardcovers and paperbacks across the country when I moved from New York to Denver.

So please believe me when I say it pains me to admit that I’m a recent Kindle convert—and I love reading on it so much, I worry that I may never pick up another physical book again.

The case for Kindles

I formed my voracious-reading habits in elementary school nearly 20 years ago, before ebooks were an option. By the time Kindles became ubiquitous, I was too enamored with the bookish world I’d created for myself to switch to digital. Holding a book in my hands, flipping through its pages and breathing in its musty scent, creasing the spine and leaving fingerprints on the glossy cover—these details were all, to my mind, almost as enjoyable as the act of reading itself. As a person who packed at least three hardcovers for every weekend trip , I knew that an e-reader would be the more practical choice for me, but even thinking about making the switch made me feel guilty, as if I were betraying a good friend.

But then the pandemic closed library doors, cutting off my endless supply of books. I couldn’t afford to buy every new release that intrigued me, so I reluctantly started borrowing ebooks from my library through the Libby app instead. At first I read books on a tablet I already owned. Then I finally managed to snag a Prime Day deal on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids , our former top pick.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (11th generation)

A former kindle favorite.

The Kids version of the Kindle Paperwhite, which you can switch out of kids mode, has a great display, adjustable color temperature, even lighting, and waterproofing. It costs $20 more than the standard Paperwhite but comes with a cover, a longer warranty, and no ads, any of which would be worth at least $20 alone.

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Despite my lifelong love of physical books, the more I use my Kindle, the happier I am with it. And even though I miss the idea of leafing through the pages of paperbacks and feeling the satisfying heft of a particularly long hardcover in my hands, I don’t actually miss the physical task of reading them. A cozy bookshelf stuffed with titles will always make my heart flutter—but waking my Kindle from its slumber has started to bring me that same surge of joy.

Here are all the reasons why.

The Kindle is lightweight and especially portable

A fanny pack with a kindle inside next to a bag of books on a picnic blanket.

Much like Rory Gilmore , I like to have a book on me at all times in the event of unexpected downtime. Before I owned a Kindle, this often posed a logistical challenge: Books can be heavy and cumbersome, taking up precious space in a backpack or an over-the-shoulder tote. If I was carrying a fanny pack, I’d have to forgo a book entirely since I’d have no place to put it.

An e-reader, on the other hand, can hold an entire library of books in a device smaller and slimmer than the shortest paperback. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids—which, once you’ve turned off the parental controls, is essentially the same e-reader as our current upgrade pick in our guide to e-readers , the Kindle Paperwhite —measures about 7 by 5 inches (smaller and thinner than a standard-size Moleskine notebook) and weighs just over 11 ounces (not much heavier than that same notebook). It’s small enough to fit in my Baggu fanny pack, and it’s light enough that I often forget it’s there. Our top pick is even smaller, with a narrower, 6-inch screen.

The physical act of reading a book is a lot easier on a Kindle, too. Hardcover books, especially lengthy ones, can leave my wrists sore and achy. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is light enough for me to hold for hours-long reading sessions, and its diminutive size makes it easy to hold in one hand. With a cover that folds out into a stand, it even works well hands-free, which makes snacking while reading so much more enjoyable.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021)

Larger screen and waterproof.

The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is worth the investment over the standard Kindle if you want a bigger screen for reading more text at a time, if you want to adjust the color temperature as well as the lighting, and if you do a lot of reading at the beach, by a pool, or in the tub.

Amazon Kindle (2022)

Our current top-pick e-reader.

Amazon’s most affordable Kindle is also its most portable, with a 6-inch screen that has finally been upgraded with a higher pixel density for sharper text and support for USB-C charging. Those features bring it in line with far more expensive e-readers, but it isn’t waterproof, and it displays ads on the lock screen unless you pay extra.

You have access to tons of titles on the fly

Previously, if I was almost but not quite finished with a book before heading off on a weekend trip, I couldn’t just leave it at home, its ending unknown. Of course, I also needed to bring my next book with me so that I’d have something to do when I inevitably finished the first while waiting to board my flight. Not only did this add weight to my bags, but it also meant that I had to squeeze more into an already overstuffed bag . But with a Kindle, I can bring the second book with me while leaving the heft of an additional hardcover back at home.

All Kindles allow you to use OverDrive to borrow free ebooks from your local library, but if you’re waiting on a long hold list and want something to read in the meantime, you also have immediate access to a huge collection of books for purchase. This is especially helpful when the book you just finished ends on a cliff-hanger and the next in the series is already on shelves. You can buy titles à la carte, but if you find yourself itching for the latest and greatest faster than you can get them from the library, you can save by subscribing to Kindle Unlimited . This service gives you on-demand access to an unlimited number of books for a flat rate every month. And the Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with a free, one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ , which provides access to kids books, movies, and TV shows.

No light? No problem

The backlit Kindle Paperwhite eliminates the need for separate book lights , so you can read at any time in any environment without hassle. Although the Paperwhite’s backlight is brighter than that of the entry-level Kindle, both types of Kindles provide enough illumination for reading comfortably in the dark. I can easily read in bed at night without disturbing my partner, on an airplane without subjecting my seatmates to overhead dome lights, and as a passenger in a dark car without distracting the driver.

The Kindle Paperwhite also has an adjustable screen color temperature, which allows you to change how much blue light the screen emits; you can toggle this manually or set it on an automatic schedule tied to sunset and sunrise. The standard Kindle doesn’t have this feature, but if you’re not sensitive to warm or cool light, you’ll probably be fine without it.

A close-up of a fanny pack with Kindle sticking out of it.

The Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof

I’ve dropped my fair share of books in the bath, and once they’ve dried out, their crinkled pages never lie flat again. The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite (and the Paperwhite Kids), however, can survive a dunk in water up to 6 feet deep and emerge unscathed. This makes reading in the bath more relaxing, and I especially love that I can float around a pool with my Paperwhite in hand without a single worry. Just keep in mind that the standard Kindle isn’t waterproof, so if you have big plans to read near a body of water, the Paperwhite is worth the upgrade.

The Kindle has useful built-in features

The Kindle is chock-full of helpful features that make reading, and understanding what you’ve read, easier. I particularly like the X-Ray feature, which allows you to learn more about notable people or terms mentioned in your books. I use this feature so often to look up the definition of unfamiliar words that I’ve actually found myself unconsciously pressing down on the pages of a paper book from time to time before realizing what I’m doing.

I’m the kind of bookworm who likes to read with a highlighter in hand. Once I’m done with a book, I’ll transcribe the lines of prose I’ve highlighted into an ongoing Google Doc so that memorable quotes are easier for me to look back on. (The process had a few extra steps when I was reading physical library books I couldn’t mark up—I would take a picture and then draw a crude circle in edit mode around the chunk of text I wanted to remember.) The Kindle makes my archival process so much easier: It collects every bit of writing you highlight into one condensed, easy-to-reference file and saves that information even after you’ve returned a library book.

With very limited access to the internet, Kindles are nearly distraction-free. This is helpful for kids and adults alike—no one is above the temptation of online access. And for readers intimidated or discouraged by long books, e-readers remove the constant visual reminder of how much you still haven’t read. Instead, your progress is tracked on a percentage bar that stays hidden from view unless you call it up, and chapters are broken down into digestible nuggets with estimated reading times.

The Kindle Paperwhite can also stream audiobooks

Whether you have an Audible subscription, buy audiobooks à la carte, or borrow them from the library, you can access the audio from a Kindle Paperwhite or Paperwhite Kids (but not the standard Kindle). However, you have to use Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to listen because the Paperwhite doesn’t have a headphone jack or speaker. If you have both the ebook and audiobook version of a title, you can switch between reading and listening wherever you left off. You can also use the Bluetooth streaming for VoiceView, Amazon’s accessibility program that helps people with low vision navigate the screen.

It offers stellar battery life

Obviously, physical books have a leg up on e-readers in this regard since they don’t require a charge to be functional. But the Kindle has such a long battery life, I sometimes forget that it needs to be plugged in occasionally. It can go weeks between charges, and when it does need juicing up, you can use the same USB-C charging cable that charges laptops, Android phones, and the newest generation of iPhones .

What the Kindle can’t replace

I may love my Kindle (and the accessories that can make reading on it even cozier ), but it will never give me the same satisfaction that turning to the last page of a novel and snapping the book shut for a final time does. Though the Kindle’s progress bar is handy, I personally miss the visual representation of how much I’ve read and how much I have left to go. Finishing a particularly long book felt like more of an accomplishment when I had its full weight in my hands. And when your favorite author leaves you dangling at the end, it’s much more satisfying to fling a book across the room than it is to potentially break your pricey reading gadget. I also miss admiring all the stunning cover artwork on paperbacks and hardcovers—brightly colored covers with vivid illustrations pop in person but feel flat on the Kindle’s black-and-white screen.

There are also some books that I simply need to own in their physical form. My bookshelf is teeming with books from my favorite authors, some with super-creased spines and worn pages from years and years of rereads. There’s something special about being able to walk over to your bookshelf and pick up the very copy of the book that got you into reading in the first place. ( Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone , third grade, bought with a crisp $5 bill in the grade-school gym at the annual Scholastic book fair.) That kind of nostalgia can’t be replaced, nor should it—and if a story I’ve read on my Kindle really resonates with me, owning its digital file will never feel like enough. I’ll have to buy a physical copy of the book, flip through the pages and huff that new-book smell, and add it to my shelves with the rest of my favorites to reread for years to come.

This article was edited by Alexander Aciman and Catherine Kast.

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Kindle 2022 E-Reader Review: The Cheaper Alternative to the Paperwhite

The latest entry-level Kindle has enough appealing new features to make you think twice before paying up for a Paperwhite.

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Until this year there's been a pretty clear delineation between Amazon's entry-level Kindle and the step-up Kindle Paperwhite . The pricier model offered a screen that was bigger, with higher resolution and a better internal light. That crisper E Ink display -- 300 pixels per inch, or nearly twice the density of the 167 ppi on the older Kindle -- made the Paperwhite an easy recommendation to those who could afford it. But things have gotten a bit more complicated now with the arrival of the Kindle 2022 , which matches the 300-ppi display density of the Paperwhite and throws in USB-C charging, all for $100. Yes, that's $10 more than what the Kindle 2019 cost, but it's also $40 less than the Paperwhite.

Amazon Kindle 2022

Slightly lighter and smaller design than previous model
300 ppi high-resolution display
Built-in light
Good value ($40 less than Kindle Paperwhite)
USB-C charging
Not waterproof
Lacks more premium feel of Paperwhite

With that kind of price difference, it would be easy to declare this new Amazon e-reader the Kindle to get. But it's not quite that simple, even if there's much to like about the Kindle 2022, including its lighter, smaller chassis, which makes it easier to hold for longer reading sessions -- and will fit smaller hands better.

While it has the same 6-inch screen size of its predecessor (the Paperwhite has a larger 6.8-inch screen), it measures 6.2 by 4.3 by 0.32 inches (158 by 109 by 8 mm) and weighs 5.56 ounces (158 grams). Those are all smaller measurements than the 2019 Kindle . By comparison, the Kindle Paperwhite weighs 7.23 ounces (205 grams).

Kindle 2022 performance: Similar to Paperwhite

I didn't notice a difference in the performance of the new Kindle compared to the Paperwhite. E Ink continues to have some inherent lag, but e-books seemed to open at the same rate on both devices and page-turn speeds seemed to be the same to my eye. Unlike the Kindle Oasis, which has the option of clicking physical buttons for turning pages, you can only tap on the screen of the Kindle and Paperwhite to turn pages. I don't mind that, but it's a deal-killer for button die-hards.

It's also worth noting that you can choose to have the display refresh with every page turn. That makes the screen flash, which is slightly irritating. I leave that setting off because I didn't notice much in the way of E Ink ghosting and the screen does refresh every 25 pages or so, which seemed sufficient.

Like other Kindles, this model is Bluetooth-enabled so you can listen to Audible audiobooks or use the speech-to-text feature (it's now called VoiceView Screen Reader), which can be enabled in the Accessibility menu. If you pair the Kindle with a set of Bluetooth earbuds, headphones or a speaker, you can have text on the screen read to you (and if you tap a button, a voice will tell you what button you've tapped). This is a good feature for people with limited vision or anyone who would prefer to have someone read to them.

More than a year ago, Amazon revamped the Kindle home screen and made some improvements to the Kindle user interface and menu system. I'm not going to get into all that or really dig into the Kindle's general features, but most people, including me, seem pretty happy with the changes. And in case you were wondering, you don't have to just buy stuff through the Kindle Store. You can send certain file types, including noncopy-protected ePub files, to your Kindle using the free Send to Kindle service ( you can read how to do that here ).

Kindle 2022 final thoughts

We used to recommended stepping up to the Paperwhite if you could afford it, mainly because it had a higher resolution display than the entry-level Kindle, which allowed text to appear more crisp. But with both models now featuring similar displays -- at least as far as resolution goes and the crispness of text and images -- the Kindle 2022 is a significantly more appealing entry-level e-reader and the gap between the two models has narrowed. That said, the Paperwhite does feel more premium and durable and has a handful of key extra features: a bigger screen, waterproofing and a more sophisticated and adjustable lighting scheme.

Ultimately, your decision may come down to how much each of these Kindles is discounted during Amazon's sporadic flash sales. The Paperwhite has hit $100 at times and I'd expect to see it around that price during the holiday season. The Kindle 2019 dipped as low as $50 , so at least $30 off this new model would seem to be a strong possibility. The question is how big a price difference will there be between the two models during sales events? If, say, the Paperwhite costs only $20 more, it's the better buy. But if the price delta is more like $30-$40, the Kindle 2022 is probably the way to go if you don't need waterproofing.

Kindle 2022 key features, per Amazon

The lightest and most compact Kindle: 5.56 ounces (158 grams)
300 ppi high-resolution glare-free E Ink display
Adjustable front light (4 LEDs) and dark mode
Extended battery life: Single charge via USB-C lasts up to 6 weeks
16GB of storage (double the storage capacity of the previous generation)
Bluetooth for audiobooks and text-to-speech
Uses 30-75% recycled plastics, 90% recycled magnesium and has 100% recyclable device packaging
Two colors: black or navy
Price: $100

The 20 most-reviewed books of all time on Amazon

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Below, you'll find the 20 most-reviewed books of all time on Amazon .

Customer reviews are one of Amazon's most valuable features.

Before ever paying for a product, be it a $300 RoboVac or a $13 all-natural cleaner , we have access to thousands of reviews telling us how something will perform once we're holding that something in our hands.

Like other customer-review platforms, such as Yelp and Goodreads , the best thing about them is they help us maximize time. Instead of thousands of us relearning the same lesson, we share our knowledge to steer people to the best choice the first time around ("These shoes run small — order a half size up").

The same advantage applies to books. Why give $10 to a book you won't finish reading? Or worse, devote 15 hours of your life to a book that left thousands dissatisfied with a nonsensical cliffhanger? Not every review will interpret a creative tome the same way you would have, but that's why a high volume of reviews is useful.

Below, you'll find the 20 most-reviewed books of all time on Amazon. Of all the books the site stocks, these are the ones that provoked the most people to sit down and write a review for the benefit of prospective readers.

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"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called The Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed.

"Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to "aging out" out of the foster care system. A community-service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse ...

As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian aren't as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance. Molly discovers that she has the power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries that have haunted her for her entire life — answers that will ultimately free them both.

"Divergent" by Veronica Roth

One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions — Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Marie-Laure lives in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where her father works. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure's reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum's most valuable and dangerous jewel.

In a mining town in Germany, Werner Pfennig, an orphan, grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find that brings them news and stories from places they have never seen or imagined. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments and is enlisted to use his talent to track down the resistance. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, Doerr illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another.

"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn

When a beautiful woman goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, her diary reveals hidden turmoil in her marriage and a mysterious illness; while her husband, desperate to clear himself of suspicion, realizes that something more disturbing than murder may have occurred.

"Beneath a Scarlet Sky" by Mark Sullivan

Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He's a normal Italian teenager —obsessed with music, food, and girls — but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior.

In an attempt to protect him, Pino's parents force him to enlist as a German soldier — a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler's left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich's most mysterious and powerful commanders.

Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share.

"The Fault in our Stars" by John Green

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

"The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys' own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man's personal quest.

"Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy" by E L James

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too — but on his own terms. This book is intended for mature audiences.

"The Husband's Secret" by Liane Moriarty

Imagine your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret — something with the potential to destroy not only the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. And then imagine that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive … Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all — she's an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. But that letter is about to change everything — and not just for her. There are other women who barely know Cecilia — or each other — but they, too, are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband's secret.

"Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" by Laura Hillenbrand

On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War.

"The Martian" by Andy Weir

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.

Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.

After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive — and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.

Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old human error are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills — and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

"Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon

Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach — an "outlander" — in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the Year of Our Lord, 1743.

Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, Claire learns her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes an urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives.

"Sycamore Row" by John Grisham

John Grisham takes you back to where it all began. One of the most popular novels of our time, "A Time to Kill" established John Grisham as the master of the legal thriller. Now we return to Ford County as Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial that exposes a tortured history of racial tension. Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no one. Before he hangs himself from a sycamore tree, Hubbard leaves a new, handwritten will. It is an act that drags his adult children, his black maid, and Jake into a conflict as riveting and dramatic as the murder trial that made Brigance one of Ford County's most notorious citizens, just three years earlier. The second will raises many more questions than it answers. Why would Hubbard leave nearly all of his fortune to his maid? Had chemotherapy and painkillers affected his ability to think clearly? And what does it all have to do with a piece of land once known as Sycamore Row?

"The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt

Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art.

As an adult, Theo moves silkily between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty labyrinth of an antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love — and at the center of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle.

"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, best-selling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. "The Nightingale" tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France — a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.

"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

When Death has a story to tell, you listen.

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.

Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist: books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.

"Inferno" by Dan Brown

In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology, Robert Langdon, is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history's most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante's "Inferno" .

Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science. Drawing from Dante's dark epic poem, Langdon races to find answers and decide whom to trust ... before the world is irrevocably altered.

"The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She's even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life — as she sees it — is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

And then she sees something shocking. It's only a minute until the train moves on, but it's enough. Now everything's changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

"Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Katniss Everdeen has made it out of the bloody arena alive, but she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss's family, not her friends, not the people of District 12.

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How to Get Free Book Reviews with No Blog, No List, and No Begging

You probably don’t have to be convinced of the importance of getting free book reviews as well as Kindle reviews.

However, how does a new author get those crucial Kindle book reviews or editorial reviews that will help to drive up sales ?

Most resources rely on tactics that require already existing fan base, elaborate platforms, and major connections.

That’s all fine and dandy…if you have those resources at your disposal or are willing to trade in your friendship for a favor.

But what about the rest of us?

The ones who don’t have raving fans ready to drop reviews on request. Or those of us without a giant email list, social media following , and oodles of friends that we ‘want’ to send our books to?

Despair not my friends, because in this guide on how to get book reviews, I’ll show you how you can legally, and legitimately get those reviews, even if you’re a brand new author.

In This Article I Will Show You:

A proven step-by-step method on how to get your book reviewed for free
Tactics to getting high conversions and good grades on book reviews
A time-saving method to expedite your book review process
Amazon’s rules regarding book reviews – the REAL rules

And yes, as you’ll see at the end of this article, each step is fully compliant with the up-to-date Amazon rules for getting book reviews.

1. Create Special Links to Go Straight to Your Review
2. Design a Book Review Ask in Your Book
3. Free Book Review Sites
How to Build a Giveaway

5. Using Launch Teams & ARCs Effectively

6. Reminder in Your Auto Responder System
7. Relaunch Your Book
Editorial Reviews vs Amazon Reviews
Amazon’s Rules on Book Reviews
Some Legit Paid Ways to Speed Up The Process

Also, while I’m writing this with the new author in mind, it’s totally applicable to all authors…even the pros. Finally, please be aware that I did use some affiliate links in this article. Those links did not sway my thoughts on the article, nor does it affect your pricing. It's just a little something that goes towards my coffee fund to keep me writing.

One mistake many authors make is when they request for someone to give their book a review, they just send the person a link to their book, making the person click around till they finally get to the review page where they can write the review…yeesh, that’s a lot of steps!

Because of this, readers will more than likely not follow through. I know I haven’t in the past.

However, what if there was one special link you could send them that would take them straight to the review of your book? All they’d have to do is click, and they start writing the review.

Well, you can and here’s how:

Step 1. Depending on the format you want the review to be directed to, either find your ASIN for the eBook, or the ISBN -10 for the book (NOT ISBN-13), or the ASIN for the Audiobook.

Step 2. Take the following link, and add your number from step 1: http://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin= + (ASIN or ISBN 10)

Step 3 . The above link is only to the US market. If you want a different market, you need to just change out the “.com” to the appropriate one like “.de” for german, or “.co.uk”, and so on. However, be sure to check that country's ASIN or ISBN-10 for that same book…because sometimes it will be different – although this is mainly for published books and usually isn't the case for self-published books. But just check – you don't want your links to not work.

Example of What The Result Should Look Like : US: http://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0041JKFJW UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/create-review?&asin=B004H4XAXO DE: https://www.amazon.de/review/create-review?&asin=0765365278 etc…

As you can see, that will take you directly to The Way of Kings Audiobook review, since I used the ASIN for the audiobook. (PS: I'm a big fan of Brandon Sanderson, and will be meeting him in a couple of months to discuss book marketing …fan boy scream).

Now, any time you request a review in an email, message, or whatever, send them that special link to your book. That way, all they have to do is click the link and type the review. You’ll have a much higher chance that they’ll follow through and leave the review.

Caution: Your Link Not Working? First, if your link isn't working, just remember that Amazon won't allow you to leave a review for your own book. So, have someone else try your link. Also remember that in order to leave a review, someone needs to have made $50 purchase on Amazon that year.

Also, for the rest of the steps below, make sure you use this link when necessary. That’s why it is the first point in this list.

This may sound crazy but when you ask for a review after your book is done, you’ll not only increase the number of reviews, but also improve your review grade.

When I did this one simple addition to one of my books, I saw the conversion rate of book purchases to reviews left increase by 3x and has stayed that way since.

You see, we authors know how important a review is. But we forget that readers don’t always understand this and need more coaxing to take the little bit of extra effort to write a book review. Therefore, just by asking, you’ll see much higher conversions.

But that’s not all. There are actually some tactics to this section that can and will improve the number of book reviews you get, as well as the review grade.

When creating the ask, it is best to do the following:

Humanize Yourself : Find ways to remind the reader that you are actually a human with emotions and feelings. Remind them of how hard it was to put this book together. By doing this, they’ll be more likely to leave ‘you’ a review. Extra bonus tip: I sometimes like to post a candid non professional or staged picture of me with my family in this section because it really goes a long way to getting to know me, and feel more personal.

Impress Upon Them the Importance of the Review : Like I mentioned above, readers don’t fully understand the importance of a review. Therefore, remind them how they help you as an author and your book.

Tell Them You’ll Read the Book Review : When readers think that you’ll read and take to heart their review, two things will happen: they’ll feel more obligated to leave one since you’re depending on them, and their review grade will probably improve since they’ll know you, the human, will actually read it. We’ve all been there where we have a bunch of gusto against sometime, but the moment they’re there, we soften our tone. Same thing with reviews. I assure you, most criticism will become more constructive in nature when they know you’ll be there to read it.

Below is an example that Ken Lozito did with his absolutely incredible book series “ First Colony .”

I can’t show it all, but ultimately Ken told the story of the sacrifice he made to become an author and some inside information about his life, and struggles to get that series out.

He did all three of the things listed above without sounding cheesy or coming across as begging. It’s a fine art!

Needless to say, I had listened to 7 of the books in that series, but on the 7th one where he put this in his audiobook, it legitimately made me not only give the 5 stars at the end, but take the time to write a well-thought-out review. I felt like it was the least I could do.

So, as you can see, there needs to be a fine balance of asking without overstepping. But when done right, you’ll see more reviews come through with better grades for every reader you get.

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There are websites out there where some fans of a genre or subject loves to read books and leave reviews. Many of them have different reasons for this, but overall, they can be beneficial.

Be advised though, most of the review sites out there will read your book and make a review on their website, but that it won’t be an Amazon review (see below to read more about Amazon reviews vs Editorial Reviews). Even without the Amazon review, a book review site’s review can still be a powerful editorial review. Imagine being able to put in your editorial review for your scifi book, a glowing acknowledgment from TopSciFiBooks.com . Just the domain alone will carry anyone to better belief in your book, then some person or author name they've never heard of.

Here are some of my favorites free book review sites:

Love Books Group : Reviews books on their site is a easy process to submit. Affaire de Coeur : A bi-monthly magazine that publishes reviews in historical, contemporary, paranormal, erotica, YA, and nonfiction primarily. Book Page : Must send an ARC 3 months prior to publication date The Kindle Book Review : Offers a list of reviews to contact individually based on preferred genres. Compulsive Reader : Mainly focuses on literary fiction and poetry, they also review music CDs and other interesting things. Crime Fiction Lover : Recommends sending a Press Release (***) and a bit hard to get into. Book Smugglers : a highly read book blog that likes to focus on Horror, Urban Fantasy, SciFi, and YA. Crime Scene Reviews : Reviews Crime and Mystery novels SF Book : Started in 1996, SF books offers a list of Scifi Book reviewers you can contact individually Fantasy Book Critics : Lists a bunch of legit book review sites, as well as offers their own in the Fantasy realm Top Sci Fi Books : This website lists the best scifi and fantasy books based on certain subgenres. They have a sweet spot though for self published authors. Barnes & Noble Review : An incredible name for a Editorial Review, however, they require you to physically mail a copy and a cover letter in for consideration.

If you’d like to see more niche-specific examples, Reedsy has done an AMAZING job of curating a list of book review websites , their requirements and even how much traffic each site potentially gets. However, do note, many sites on that list aren’t always free.

You can check out that list here: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-review-blogs/

I also wanted to mention StoryOrigin . When you use StoryOrigin, not only do you join a community of other authors, you basically have all the not-so-fun back end of things taken care of by using them. They help you build your email list, find reviewers, deliver lead magnets and more. Be sure to check them out!

4. A Giveaway Contest that is Legal!!!

In truth, I almost didn’t include this one. Not because it breaks any rules, but because you need to ABSOLUTELY follow my steps in order to stay compliant with Amazon.

But when done right, this tactic is extremely killer!

What you do is create a giveaway contest. In this contest, if they click the link that points to your book’s review page (see special link discussed above), they are automatically entered into the contest. That's it.

This works because, when they click the link, many readers will decide to leave a review since they are already there. This is compliant in Amazon’s eyes because they are entered in the contest by just clicking the link, not by submitting a review. Therefore, the review is not incentivized. You can see an example below on how to word this for best optimization as well as staying compliant.

Step 1 : Build a giveaway Step 2 : Make it clear that to enter the giveaway, they just need to click the link that points to your book’s review page (see #1 above) Step 3 : And that’s it.

There are two ways to build a giveaway:

1. Use Your Email System : You can send out an email blast to your readers with the instructions on how to do this. With most email systems like ConvertKit , you can mark which subscribers clicked on the link in the email. Then when the time is up, you can select from there.

2. Use KingSumo : This is a paid app that is around $49 for life, but it makes creating contests SUPER simple. Furthermore, it handles the legality issues on contests, and you can post links to the contest on Social Media, email, or even embed it on your website. You can check it out here .

Using a launch team or Beta Readers and sending Advanced Review Copies (ARCs) is an important tactic that help with your book’s overall launch by ensuring you have good reviews on day-one of the launch. If you’re unfamiliar with that, then check out this article here .

But the short and simple to this tactic is that prior to launching your book, you send ARCs to people who will hopefully read the book, and or be prepared to leave a review upon your book's launch.

However, working with lots of authors, it’s become apparent that most DO NOT do ARC reviews as effectively or efficiently as they should, creating a super low conversion rate of beta readers who leave a review. Most times, this tactic sounds promising but is actually a complete let down.

Well, not if you do the following extra saucy tips, which will ENSURE you get more reviews out of it:

1. Stop sending mass emails to all Beta Readers : If you really want people to take action, ensure you talk to them personally. Send each beta reader a personal email asking him or her to take certain actions. They’ll feel more obligated to act when you are specifically emailing them and counting on their review. Whereas when it's obviously a mass email, many will inherently think that it's fine and you won't notice if they don't.

2. Track Your Readers : I actually develop a spreadsheet listing each beta reader or launch team member, when I last talked with them last, if they've left a review and any other notes. It’s important to keep track of them and that way no one slips through the cracks. You can also use a plugin like ReaderScout to know exactly when someone has left a review.

3. Have Them Notify You When It’s Dropped : Tell your beta readers or launch team members that once they’ve dropped the review, to let you know so you can read it. It isn’t just the expectation that you’re specifically waiting for their review, but also that you really want to know what they thought. Make it clear that it would mean the world to you. With this, they’ll feel as though you truly care and are waiting on them.

4. Remind them They Don’t have to Read All Of It : The biggest hang-up I get from Beta Readers is that they couldn’t finish the book in time and will leave one “later” (which they never do). However, remind them that they do not have to finish the book in order to leave a review, and that they can always change the review once they’ve finished it if they’d like. They can instead talk about what they’ve read so far, or even your legitimacy on the subject or genre. This way, there is not excuse to not leaving a review.

If you employ these four tactics to beta readers or launch teams, you’ll absolutely double your conversion rates of reviews left.

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If you have an email list, then make sure to use your auto responder to help with your reviews.

Think about it…

If they signed up for your email list, then it means that they read your book and liked it. However, it definitely does not mean they left a review.

Therefore, set in your auto responder an email that specifically uses the tactics of 1 and 2 above to convince them to leave a review. This will help increase your book’s review frequency, its grade, and even help with your email system. Furthermore, employing #2 above, in the email, you'll build a stronger author brand and connection with your readers.

There are a couple of different ways to relaunch your book, and things to think about when doing so. However, let's discuss why this really helps with your book reviews and should be considered.

Amazon loves new books: I call this the Amazon honeymoon period. I don't have any empirical data to prove this, but through years of working with books, when a book is launched, Amazon gives preferential treatment to new books.
Use a new launch team: Perhaps you didn't effectively use your launch team or beta readers as well as we discussed in step 5. Well, by relaunching, you can. So, employ those steps and see real good come from it.
Update some information: Look at your book as it is, and ask if there is something you can do to improve it. Perhaps you've seen some comments brought up in the reviews? Or you know there is a section you should add? These changes will help improve your book's review grades.

We all know what Amazon reviews are. But do you fully understand what a Amazon Editorial Review is?

On Amazon, there is a section on your book's sales page where you can enter “Editorial Reviews” through you Author Central Account (here is how to setup one if you haven't already). In the editorial review, you can put just about anything here.

It could be from what a website said about your book, a news paper, a verbal recommendation, etc. The point is, you can use what people say outside of Amazon, here. As we showed from a heat map study, readers pay attention to the section. So, therefore, use the tactics listed above in order build a persuasive Editorial Review section for your book.

However, these are NOT Amazon reviews. Amazon reviews are where someone went to Amazon and left a review for your book itself.

There is a little bit of confusion when it comes to giving a free book and asking for reviews. In truth, Amazon was a little confusing about how they look at this.

However, I went through all of Amazon's user agreements, FAQ's and even their own memo's so as to give you a definitive answer of:

YES, you can give a free copy of your book in advance for a review.

But there are some caveats and nuisances to this statement. So, check out the video below and learn all about Amazon's Book Review policy and ensure you are continually operating in Amazon's good graces.

So, here is a list what you can’t do:

1. Pay or Incentive Someone to Leave a Review in any way: This is different from the giveaway because they entered the giveaway by clicking the link and not by leaving a review

2. Offering a free gift if they review

3. Offering to refund the author their money for the review

You can give the book for free to them as an ARC. But you can't cover their costs. While they are both essentially “free,” the second one requires a review in order to make it free, thus incentivizing the review.

The same can be said about offering to send a Amazon gift card to cover the book

4. Swapping reviews with another author

I repeat, you cannot pay or incentive someone in any way to leave a review. But you can pay to promote your book to readers who are likely to leave reviews .

Self-Publishing Review is one example of a service that sells email list promotions designed to result in more sales and more unbiased reviews. If you're looking for opportunities, that could be worth looking into. Use the code KINDLEPRENEUR5 to save 5% on anything from their site.

ReaderScout is another tool I highly recommend for authors who want to track all of the reviews that come in. This makes it much easier for you to know when your ARC readers, for example, have actually left their review. ReaderScout is a completely FREE Chrome plugin and reviews aren't the only thing it tracks. Check it out here.

Now, Let's Go Get Those Book Reviews

No matter which route you’ll go, there’s no easier way to get the initial reviews, especially if you’re an unknown author. An additional benefit of this approach is that you’ll get to speak with your readers directly, thus getting valuable feedback and building new relationships.

I hope you enjoyed this guide on how to get free book reviews. It seems pretty straightforward, but can be a little time-consuming…but as most authors will tell you, getting your book reviewed can be a powerful metric that should have a positive effect on your Kindle sales.

Dave Chesson

When I’m not sipping tea with princesses or lightsaber dueling with little Jedi, I’m a book marketing nut. Having consulted multiple publishing companies and NYT best-selling authors, I created Kindlepreneur to help authors sell more books. I’ve even been called “The Kindlepreneur” by Amazon publicly, and I’m here to help you with your author journey.

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Hi Dave, Am I missing a step or is adding the review link to your e-book something you can only do after book release? In order to use the link you need an ASIN. My plan was to hit publish for my paperback and hope after doing so I would see the ASIN to add the completed book review link – so that I could then hit the publish button on my e-book. Is this even possible or should I be patient and add the link at a later date? Thanks in advance!

For this, if you do a pre-order, you can get it preemptively.

I was wondering if you have any suggestions for getting reviews on low or no content books as they are not generally available on Kindle.

Well, that’s one reason why making a ebook version can be helpful for those books (if you get the formatting down). If not though, then I guess that is a bit of a game changer on what one can do. Limitations being physical books and all.

Hi, Dave, Thanks so much for all of these tips. Some excellent ideas!

Per the giveaway, do you find that people leave reviews if they haven’t yet read the book? And if they decide to do a quick star rating rather than a written review, does that still carry any weight with potential readers?

Thanks for your response.

I’ve seen some come in where it looked as though they hadn’t read it. So it definitely happens.

Hi Dave, thank you for the valuable information’s, just a question please

In the way the person has to write a review for entering in contest giveaway, how’s can be the next step to send to the winner his copy paperback as promise ?

Using a program like the one discussed in the article, it will handle selecting the winner. Then contact them, get their mailing address and send them the prize.

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Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader has long been a preferred mode of reading for both eco-conscious folks and travelers and commuters alike. With its ink-free and paper-free design, the portable tablet has made it easy to take your reading on the go, without having to lug a bunch of books around.

Now, it’s even more affordable to get your hands on a Kindle . As one of Amazon’s Device Deals , the lightest and most compact e-reader in the Kindle lineup is now just $99.

Features-wise, the Kindle has a glare-free, 300 ppi high-resolution display for crisp, sharp text that’s easy on the eyes. Adjust the built-in light to brighten the screen if you’re reading at night, and then turn it down when you’re using the Kindle during the day. The book text appears on a white background that’s meant to mimic real paper.

The 2022 Kindle comes with 16GB of storage — double the capacity of the previous model. That’s more than enough space to store thousands of e-book downloads . Battery life is excellent, with a single charge getting you up a whopping six weeks of reading time. USB-C compatibility makes it easy to fully charge your battery in less than four hours.

What we like: Amazon designed this new Kindle with sustainability in mind, using up to 75% recycled plastic for the shell and 100% recyclable materials for the packaging.

This Kindle deal gets you a brand new, six-inch Kindle e-reader plus a free, three-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited , where you can access more than two million books and thousands of audiobooks.

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Best ebook readers in 2024: Kindle, Kobo, Boox, and more

T he first thing most of us think of when we think of e-readers is the Kindle, but they're far from the only player in the game. Rakuten's line-up of Kobo devices is competing head-to-head with Amazon's Kindle, and Onyx's Boox readers are some of the best high-end and tablet-sized devices available. But with all this diversity in the market, knowing which ebook reader is for you can be a daunting task, complicated even further by the arrival of more powerful E Ink tablets too.

If you're looking for the most pain-free user experience possible, there's no better choice than a Kindle with its integration with the largest bookstore in the world, although that means you'll be locked into the Amazon ecosystem. On the other hand, it's hard to beat the versatility of an Android-powered Boox device and the plethora of file types it supports, even if it does come with a higher learning curve. Whatever your e-reader needs, you've come to the right place. We've curated a list of the best ebook readers on the market to help you get the perfect device.

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Amazon's first note-taking e-reader

The Scribe is the largest and most versatile Kindle in Amazon's lineup. Its 10-inch screen and included pen make it ideal for doing work or enjoying a book.

The only large-screen Kindle
Great for manga
Stylus for notetaking is convenient
Expensive, with tiered pricing for better gear
Notetaking software is lacking
Large bezel that serves no purpose

Amazon hasn't offered a large-screen Kindle since the DX was discontinued, with the Kindle Scribe now reigning as the latest and greatest Kindle with a large screen. At 10.2 inches, the Kindle Scribe's screen is plenty big enough to display manga with aplomb, and since there's a Wacom layer, the device supports pen inputs for note-taking and drawing. This is handy for taking notes in books, but it's also great if you tend to read PDFs for work, as you can annotate them on the Scribe. While the software still feels a little bare bones, if you need an e-reader with a large screen and don't want to leave the Kindle ecosystem, the Scribe is your only choice. Luckily, it's a solid one.

Of course, greatness doesn't come cheap, so you'll have to shell out a minimum of $340 for the 16GB mode and basic pen. If you're looking to max things out with the premium pen and 64GB of storage, you'll have to spend $420. While these prices are high, they are comparable to competitors, plus you can rest assured the best e-book market in the world is available on the device anytime you need to pick up something new to read.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Scribe review .

For when you need more than just an e-reader

The Onyx Boox Note Air3 C features a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 Carta 1200 glass screen with a pressure-sensitive layer to aid pen input. Like other Onyx devices, the display is capable of displaying color images. It ships with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot for expandability.

Fantastic Wacom layer for writing
Excellent productivity software
Lightweight, premium build
Color apps aren't the best experience
Requires lots of settings tweaks to lock in your preferences

The Onyx Boox Note Air3 C is a true productivity companion, giving users all the benefits of an e-reader with added functionality from the Wacom writing layer. Pen inputs are silky smooth, and the native Onyx apps allow users to replace a traditional paper planner. Multitasking is a breeze; you can view your calendar while marking a PDF or reading an email. Its 10.3-inch Kaleido E ink display is sharp and responsive, with Onyx including settings to tweak refresh rates for individual apps.

It also works well for traditional e-reading, with a speaker and Bluetooth capabilities for audiobook enjoyment. If you’re a fan of comic apps, the color display will bring images to life. And thanks to the E ink display, battery life is as good as expected.

Read our full Onyx Boox Note Air3 C review .

It's a classic for a reason

The Kindle is what most people imagine when they think of e-readers, and with its latest iteration, it has started to catch up to its competitors with higher resolution and a USB-C port. Are you e-book curious? This is the device for you.

Incredibly affordable
Small size is very portable
No distracting features
Feels cheap
Pixelated text due to low ppi
Raised bezel, the screen is not flush

If you're looking to get in on the ground floor of Amazon's Kindle ebook reader line, then the base Amazon Kindle is the model you're looking for. Recently refreshed with front-light support for all your nighttime e-reading needs, this device packs 8GB of storage. If you don't mind lock screen advertisements, you can snag one for $90, which is about as cheap as e-readers get, even Amazon's.

While plenty of other e-readers offer all kinds of exciting features, like the ability to take notes with a stylus, the base Amazon Kindle is a no-frills device. It's best for those who are only interested in reading on a portable 6-inch unit that can easily fit inside a purse or back pocket. At the very least, you do get Bluetooth support. If you'd like to listen to your Audible audiobooks over a Bluetooth headset, the base Amazon Kindle now supports Bluetooth connections for this very purpose. It's a nice touch for such an affordable device.

Read our full Amazon Kindle review .

Kindle alternative with more to offer

If you don't want to be locked into the Kindle ecosystem but want a robust device at a reasonable price point, look no further than the Kobo Clara 2E. Don't forget to take it to the beach because this device is waterproof.

Lightweight, easy to carry
Clear text that's easy to read
Auto-adjusting warm lighting
Slow navigation
No landscape mode

The waterproof Kobo Clara 2E replaces the Kobo Clara HD, packing plenty of improvements over the previous model, such as Bluetooth support for audiobooks and an improved screen resolution for clearer text. E-books can be purchased directly on the device, straight from Rakuten's Kobo e-book store, and the quality of the books stacks up to the likes of Amazon. So, if you're looking for a solid Kindle competitor, especially at the low end, the Kobo Clara 2E is an excellent choice at $140.

What really sets the Kobo Clara 2E apart from competitors is its grippy back and auto-adjusting warm lighting. You can also expect competent EPUB support, so if you prefer to build your library of e-books from several sources, the Kobo Clara 2E is much more versatile than a locked-down Kindle and supports a wide range of formats. All around, Kobo is about as close as you can get to a polished and worthwhile competitor to Amazon, and the Kobo Clara 2E easily blows the base Kindle out of the water.

Read our full Kobo Clara 2E review .

A step up from the base Kindle, without breaking the bank

The base Kindle is a great device but sometimes you have to invest in yourself. The Paperwhite outperforms the base Kindle in battery life and comes with wireless charging and water resistance.

E Ink Carta 1200 cuts down on ghosting in combination with a new page-turn animation
Proprietary e-book format offers the best formatting in the business
7.8 inches isn't large enough for some manga, let alone comic books
No speakers despite audio support through Bluetooth
UI is getting worse

Kindles are the most well-known e-readers on the market and for a good reason. Amazon spearheaded E Ink devices, polishing them to the point that mass adoption is now a reality. This is not only because of quality hardware designs that don't break the bank but also Amazon's incredible e-book store. These e-books lean heavily on a proprietary format, but that's how Amazon delivers the best e-book formatting in the business. With the 7.8-inch screen on the Kindle Paperwhite, you have plenty of room to display this well-formatted text.

Of course, this version of the Paperwhite is the Signature Edition, which means you get a few extra features over the base Kindle Paperwhite, including a choice of extra storage (32GB), warm lighting, and wireless charging. All these features add just a bit more polish to an already exceptional E Ink e-reader. Plus, with the E Ink Carta 1200 screen, there's hardly any ghosting, especially if you utilize the new page turn animation in the latest Kindle firmware.

Read our full Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review .

The Nook refuses to die

The Nook returns with its best device in years. It has physical page-turn buttons, backlighting, a 300ppi screen, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. What it doesn't have is expandable memory or an open audiobook ecosystem.

IPx7 water resistance
Headphone jack
Page-turn buttons
No expandable storage
Cannot sideload audiobooks

The Nook GlowLight 4 Plus is the premium older brother to the GlowLight 4e, and at just $100 more, it might have enough extra features to make it your choice. It has a waterproof design, so you can use it at the beach or in the tub without fear. The screen is almost two inches larger (7.8 inches vs. 6 inches) and boasts a 300ppi resolution, giving you crisp text at any size. It also has four times the storage of the GlowLight 4e (32GB vs. 8GB), meaning you should never run out of room in your personal library.

If you like audiobooks and get them from Barnes & Noble, the GlowLight 4 Plus might be the best device for you, given that it has not just Bluetooth but a 3.5 mm audio jack! If you get your audiobooks from anywhere else, however, you should look elsewhere since the GlowLight 4 Plus does not support sideloading audiobooks from other vendors.

Read our full Nook GlowLight 4 Plus review.

Receive the Kindle experience

If you need physical page-turn buttons and a Kindle that's easier to hold, it might be worth it to splurge for the Oasis. Still, the Oasis is from 2019, so it might be worth it to wait for a new model to drop.

Comfortable to hold
Physical page-turn buttons
Warm lighting
Still micro USB
No external speakers
Design hasn't changed for three generations

The Kindle Oasis has faded a little into the background with Amazon's new Paperwhite models, which offer a similar screen size as well as USB-C. So the benefits of jumping up to the Oasis over a Paperwhite are growing smaller, though you still get physical page turn buttons, which could be worth the upgrade alone if you demand tactility with your e-readers. The ergonomic design is also a selling point, as the e-reader is very comfortable to hold in hand. Plus, you can splash out on a 32GB model to store even more books or audiobooks, though expandable storage sure would be nice to see in this premium e-reader.

If you're looking to stay within Amazon's ecosystem but require the cream of the crop when purchasing your devices, the Oasis is still the top dog under the Kindle brand. Sure, the Paperwhite is encroaching, especially for those that require physical page turn buttons, which coincidentally feel great to click as you read.

Affordable, entry-level e-reader

The GlowLight 4e is the only e-reader on our list to compete directly with the Kindle on price. It might not be as sturdy, but if you crave old-school page-turn buttons and don't want to pay for an ad-free device, you could do worse than the GlowLight 4e.

Very affordable
Still more expensive than Kindle
Pixelated text thanks to the 212 ppi screen

The Nook GlowLight 4e is Barnes & Noble's competitor going up against Amazon's affordable base Kindle model. Of course, Barnes & Noble has offered EPUB support since the beginning, which means the Nook is a great device for those who own or plan to purchase a library of EPUB e-books. It's a much more open market than the proprietary formats used by Amazon and Rakuten, so you aren't beholden to the prices on the default store built into the e-reader.

But even though the Nook is excellent for those who have invested in a library of EPUB books, since you also get access to the Barnes & Noble e-book store, you can easily treat the Nook just as you would a Kindle. It's a no-muss, no-fuss device, perfect for anyone at any age, especially now that Barnes & Noble has fully embraced physical page-turn buttons. That feature is a fantastic addition since the buttons are way more accessible than tapping on a screen. So, not only is the Nook GlowLight 4e competitively affordable, but it also offers tons of accessibility.

A phone-sized e-reader that fits in your pocket

The Boox Palma is more of an e-reader than a smartphone, but you'd be forgiven for being confused at first glance. It runs on Android 11, so you can load it up with your favorite online bookstores and e-reading software. It even has speakers, so you can listen to audiobooks without headphones.

Smartphone-sized form factor
128GB of storage
Stereo speakers
No cellular radio
Low refresh rate doesn't play well with Android

Although Boox isn't the first manufacturer to release a palm-sized e-reader, the Palma is a device that competitors will surely copy . As far as Boox products go, the Palma is smaller than anything it's released to date, and it's priced to move, coming in at just $280, putting it on par with the Kindle Oasis or the Kobo Sage.

Although the Palma looks like a smartphone, it doesn't have any cellular capability, but it does have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. You won't be making phone calls or sending SMS messages with the Palma, but it might be your everyday device for when you're in the house; it does have a custom Android 11 OS, after all. And even though it's small for an e-reader, it has the Snapdragon 662 that Boox likes to use and 6GB of RAM (compared to the 512MB in the Kindle Oasis).

reMarkable, reBorn

The reMarkable 2 has the best writing experience out of every device on this list, but it's achieved that distinction at the cost of being just an adequate e-reader. If your goal is to take notes, get it; if you want your device to do more, look for something else.

Very thin profile
Big 10.3-inch display
Paper-like writing experience
$80 stylus not included
No backlight for night reading/writing
Only supports EPUB and PDF

The reMarkable 2 was made to be one thing: the best writing experience on an E Ink tablet. More than any other e-reader, the reMarkable 2 replicates how it feels to put pen to paper when taking notes. If your number one concern when buying an e-reader device is writing and taking notes with a stylus, you want the reMarkable 2. If you want your E Ink tablet to be good at more than one thing, however, you might be better off with something like the Kindle Scribe.

What might be a deal-breaker for you is the lack of support for document formats besides EPUB and PDF, so if you want to read a book from Amazon, you'll have to convert it somehow. The lack of backlighting or page-turn buttons (virtual or physical) diminishes the e-reading experience, meaning you can only read or write in the light, and you have to swipe to turn pages. On the other hand, the writing features are very robust and intuitive. You can find a better e-reader, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a better writer.

Read our full reMarkable 2 review .

The best ebook readers are easier to find than ever

There are a lot of good e-readers available for today's readers; hopefully, our guide has pointed you in the right direction. For our money, the Kindle Scribe offers the most bang for the buck with its 10.3-inch screen; it's the perfect device for reading manga at full resolution, and the included stylus lets you take notes as you read or doodle if you're bored. For more control over your content and more features on your device (and more money), look at our premium pick, the Onyx Boox Note Air 3C. It has everything the Scribe does and a little more, with a fantastic Wacom layer and useful multitasking capabilities. Unfortunately, you'll lack the Amazon ecosystem, but Note Air 3C provides excellent tablet software.

Of course, not everyone is willing to spend over $300 on an e-reader. Amazon's base-model Kindle isn't even close to that price tag and finally has a USB-C port and 300ppi resolution. And for just a little more, you can opt for the Clara 2E, which ups the ante with IPX8 water resistance and supports more diverse file formats.

Whether you like to keep things simple with your e-reader or you like to tinker with all the settings, there's at least one device in this guide that will scratch that itch.

This is the Kindle to beat

When you factor in all the variables, it's hard to surpass everything the Kindle Scribe offers. Lots of OEMs provide similar features, but none put them together as well as Amazon.

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Smart notebooks are growing in popularity these days with the help of the reMarkable , but if you’re looking for alternative options, you should check out the Amazon Kindle Scribe. It’s currently available from Best Buy with a $95 discount on its original price of $390, so you’ll only have to pay $295 for this digital notebook. Not all tablet deals will be able to match the capabilities of this smart notebook, but you need to hurry if you want to get it for cheaper than usual because the savings may disappear at any moment.

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The Amazon Kindle Scribe is in our lists of the best smart notebooks and the best reMarkable alternatives , because not only is it a digital notebook, but it’s also an e-reader just like the other devices in Amazon’s Kindle line. As a smart notebook, you can write your thoughts, make journals, sketch, and more on the Amazon Kindle Scribe’s 10.2-inch glare-free Paperwhite screen using the included Basic Pen. You’ll be able to review and markup PDF files, create sticky notes in Microsoft Word files, and more, making this tablet a dependable companion for productivity and recreational purposes.

With access to the Kindle Store, you can download books to the Amazon Kindle Scribe, and read them anytime and anywhere with the help of its adjustable warm light, auto-adjusting front light, and bigger font sizes. You also won’t have to worry about the Amazon Kindle Scribe’s battery suddenly depleting, as it’s capable of lasting up to weeks on a single charge.

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Can you buy and read Kindle books on other devices? Yes—here's how.

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For many people, the Kindle has fundamentally changed the way they read books. The lightweight e-readers can hold enormous libraries that you can carry in your back pocket; they have a long batter life; and they offer tons of fun and useful features that make reading more enjoyable.

But the good news is, you don’t need a Kindle device to enjoy the many benefits of Kindle books. That’s right: you can buy and read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. You can even read Kindle books on your desktop computer. You just need the Kindle reader app and you’re good to go.

Here’s everything you need to know about reading Kindle books.

Where can you read Kindle books besides a Kindle e-reader?

You don’t need a Kindle device to read Kindle books—you can use a Kindle reader app on pretty much every device imaginable. To get started, install the Kindle reader on whatever device you want to use:

iPhone or iPad
Android phone
Android tablet

While Amazon makes the Kindle reader available for phones, tablets, and even your desktop computer, most of the time, the best reading experience will be on a tablet like the iPad or a Fire tablet. Their larger size makes it seem more like you’re reading a book, and like a Kindle device, they’re also quite portable.

How can you read a Kindle book on a Kindle app?

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Install the Kindle reader on the device of your choice. Next, start the app and sign in with your Amazon account—the same one you used to purchase your Kindle books.

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That’s all there is to it. Once you sign in, your Kindle library will appear in the app and you can start reading.

Keep in mind that you can’t purchase Kindle books within a Kindle reader app. You will need to buy your books in Amazon’s Kindle store , but once purchased they’ll automatically appear in whatever Kindle reader app you’re using.

How can you read a Kindle book on the web?

You have yet another option to read Kindle books: in a web browser on your computer. You can open the Kindle Cloud Reader (just a fancy name for a Kindle reader that appears in a webpage) in any browser. Sign into your Amazon account, if needed, and you’ll have immediate access to your library of Kindle books. Read them in the browser on any computer or other mobile device with a web browser.

Next, find out which Kindle device might be right for you .

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