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If your budget can't keep up with your reading habit, there are plenty of free options online. Here's how to send multiple ebook formats to your favorite ereader.

By Chloe Albanesius
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3.0

Amazon's 2025 Kindle Scribe ereader features a larger 11-inch screen and a more streamlined design than its predecessor, but it doesn't offer much else new to justify its higher price.

$499.99
at Amazon
By Will Greenwald
Amazon Kindle Scribe

Pick up a massive 10.2-inch paper-like screen with a premium pen, AI-powered note tools, and weeks of battery life — all at a 31% discount on Amazon today.

By Juhi Wadia
Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) on green background

The Amazon Kindle Scribe is a great note-taking device that you can now grab for $140 less, thanks to today's Amazon deal.

By George Yang
Amazon Kindle Scribe deal on red background

TCL gave us a first look at the Note A1 Nxtpaper, a svelte device designed for brainstorming ideas and jotting down notes with the included stylus.

By Eric Zeman
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper

TCL's Note A1 Nxtpaper is cheaper than the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and packs more AI-powered features and internal storage.

By Jibin Joseph
TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER

Have a bookworm in your life? Here are my top gift picks for avid readers.

By Sarah Lord
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It's the season of giving, and if you want a great deal on a Kindle that arrives before Christmas, you're in luck. You can get one on Amazon for $20 less in today's deal.

By George Yang
Amazon Kindle 16 GB dealon blue background
3.0

The Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft's large color E Ink display is nice for taking notes and reading comics, but it ultimately falls short of traditional tablets that offer brighter screens and more power for a lower price.

$629.99
at Amazon
By Will Greenwald
Kindle Scribe Colosoft

Both new models will be available for purchase starting next week, although Amazon won't be taking preorders.

By Jibin Joseph
Amazon's Kindle Scribe ColorSoft

If you’ve ever squinted at your phone pretending it’s a book, the Paperwhite is the glow up you deserve. Sharp screen, zero glare, and now this deal feels like a personal blessing.

By Juhi Wadia
Kindle Paperwhite 7 inch model in black on a black friday background
3.5

There’s a lot to like about Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, including its colorful E Ink screen, waterproof design, and ad-free lock screen, but uneven lighting and a high price hold it back.

$239.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Kindle Colorsoft
3.5

Amazon’s entry-level Kindle for 2024 has a slightly brighter screen and comes in a new color, but it costs $10 more and is otherwise the same ebook reader as the previous model.

$109.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Amazon Kindle (2024) Home Screen
3.5

The Kindle Kids for 2024 pairs Amazon's entry-level ebook reader with a colorful case and age-appropriate content, but it hasn't changed much from the previous model and costs $10 more.

$129.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Amazon Kindle Kids (2024)
4.5 Editors' Choice

The 2024 edition of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite is the best ebook reader for most people, offering an ideal blend of price and features, with a slightly larger screen and faster performance than the previous version.

$159.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Kindle Paperwhite (2024) menus
4.0

The 2024 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition adds appealing perks to the standard model, including an automatically adjusting front light, expanded storage, and wireless charging.

$199.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024) home screen
4.5 Editors' Choice

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids for 2024 bundles Amazon's excellent waterproof ebook reader with child-friendly accessories and software for less than you'd pay for them separately.

$179.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids

Whether you're considering joining the digital book revolution for the first time or simply want to upgrade, these are the best ereaders we've tested for every type of bookworm.

By Sarah Lord
Best Ebook Readers

Looking to buy a new ereader? We've tested and reviewed all of Amazon's devices and know which model works best for every type of book lover. Let us help you find the right Kindle.

By Sarah Lord
Amazon Kindle (2024)
4.0 Editors' Choice

The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II) is similar to the original, but adds optional stylus support and powerful note-taking software, creating an impressive portable ereader/notebook hybrid.

$279.99
at Amazon
By Sarah Lord
Boox Go Color 7 (Gen II)