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By Sara Rigby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 28 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Whether you\u2019re a voracious reader running out of bookshelf space, a commuter who likes to read on the train, or even a beach bookworm who can\u2019t fit their hefty tomes in their luggage, an e-reader is a great investment. Not only does it save space, it could even save you money over time, given that ebooks are typically cheaper than physical copies.<\/p>\n

It can be tricky to know which ebook reader is the one for you, so we\u2019ve put together a list of our favourites that are on the market right now.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for non-fiction recommendations, check out our pick of the best science books<\/a> for 2022.<\/p>\n

Kindle or Kobo?<\/h2>\n

The most well-known brand of e-reader is easily Amazon\u2019s Kindle. However, it\u2019s not the only quality brand out there, and many readers choose a Kobo instead.<\/p>\n

Kindles and Kobos each have access to their own ebook stores. I have found that the Kobo store can feel a bit limited at times, especially if you venture off the bestseller list, but David Price from Tech Advisor<\/em> reports no difference between the breadth of content on the Amazon and Kobo stores<\/a>. Like Price, I have also found that there are few recommendations on the Kobo store \u2013 especially when browsing on a Kobo device \u2013 and so if you don\u2019t know what you want to read, you might struggle.<\/p>\n

As well as the store, Kobo e-readers come built-in with access to Overdrive, an ebook library service. This handy software lets you borrow ebooks directly from your local library and download them straight onto your device. Not all libraries support Overdrive, but if not, you can still read library ebooks on your Kobo device \u2013 just with a few more steps. You can download ebooks onto your computer from your library\u2019s provider (for example, BorrowBox), and upload them to your Kobo using software such as Adobe Digital Editions.<\/p>\n

Library ebooks often come in the EPUB file format. Currently, Kindles only support Amazon\u2019s proprietary Kindle File Format (with the file extension .azw). However, from late 2022, you\u2019ll be able to read EPUB files using the Send to Kindle functionality<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a Kindle, you can link your Amazon account with someone else\u2019s to access the Family Library. This allows two people to share their entire ebook libraries with each other and read anything the other has purchased \u2013 perfect if you and a loved one have similar taste in books.<\/p>\n

Both brands have models that allow you to listen to audiobooks<\/a>, too, but you\u2019ll need Bluetooth headphones as they don\u2019t have speakers.<\/p>\n

Best Amazon Kindle e-readers for 2022<\/h2>\n

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The Amazon Kindle is undeniably a classic choice of e-reader, and this basic model is a solid choice on a budget.<\/p>\n

This model is on the smaller side, with a 6-inch glare-free display with an adjustable front light, and weighs 174g.<\/p>\n

It has 8GB of memory, which is more than enough if you\u2019re only using it for ebooks \u2013 particularly since Amazon allows you to store your purchased ebooks in the cloud, and only download the ones you want on your device. It also supports audiobooks through Audible, which will take up more of your storage space.<\/p>\n

According to Amazon, the battery lasts four weeks at half an hour of reading per day, but again, using the audiobook function will reduce this significantly. The Kindle can be fully charged in four hours.<\/p>\n

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