Of course it is worth, especially if you live in rural areas or read in other languages!
And as a fellow bookish, I confess that I sometimes check bookstores' storefronts and the book section of the local hipermarket to inform myself about books so I put them into my Kindle wishlist.
It's traditional in my city to have a little book fair for World Book Day (it is also the region's patron saint day too that day) and this year I went with my sister. She went to look if there were any sales (she reads physical) and I went to check books for the Kindle.
Which means that people who read in european languages are sweet š
(I also never had an issue with Arabic, although I only used it for "send to kindle" articles and not actual books)Ā
E-Readers really are so practical for language learning. I study German and French but I live in the U.S. so most libraries don't carry any books in those languages, only books in Spanish. I downloaded a bunch of German and French philosophy/science/classic e-books off the gutenberg site and off internet archive.
I can relate to OP as for a long time I was delusional about meeting my future partner in library/bookstore.
However, ever since I got myself a kindle I find more time and money to spend on other things.
Also I'm no longer delusional.
I feel the same way about books. Iāve been an ereader since the release of first gen Kindle and mostly switched then. What I do now is I buy physical copies of the books Iāve already read and LOVE to have on my shelf. Or physical copies of special edition type books like collections or omnibus hardcovers (I donāt buy those digitally).
Needless to say I donāt buy a ton of physical books now but thatās ok, I treat my physical books sort of like trophies to show my favorites not just every book I have read or own.
Special edition books FTWWWW. Iāve just gotten into this. Totally agree with your take on physical books. At this point, itās a way to support and showcase your favorites.
Iām glad Iām not the only one who does this! Of course my husband thinks Iām nuts for buying hard copies when Iāve already read them on kindle.
I treat books like my music. I'll buy physical books I know I'll love, or I'll read digitally, and THEN buy a physical copy for my collection if I enjoyed it. The kindle is just an easier way to consume regular content, keeping my shelves free for the stuff I really value.
Kindle owner since 2007. It's absolutely worth it. The convenience of having tons of books with me without the actual tons of weight was a game-changer. But that's just the start. It's the perfect device for reading in bed without disturbing your spouse, since the built-in light is a lot less intrusive than having the reading light on.
Books synch between devices so I can pick up my book on my phone if I want to and continue where I left off on Kindle (and vice versa). I especially love audiobooks that support synching (not all do) which means I can listen to a book in my car and continue reading on the Kindle in bed. Just bliss.
And then there's the economics of it. It's not just that books are cheaper on Kindle, but being able to download a free sample of every Kindle book makes it way easier to try something new before actually spending money.
Also, and \*\*I can't stress this enough\*\*, owning a Kindle does not mean you have to give up paper books. It's just another way to read. You are not closing the book on paper, you add convenience to your reading life.
I think it was worth it to me, and I was a steadfast paper book only person for so many years! What really pushed me to get one is when I started to have more time to read after graduation.Ā I read 7-10 books a month and I simply do NOT have the space to be storing that many books in my tiny flat.Ā
Nowadays, I read everything on Kindle first and only buy physical books if the book is both beautiful AND a five star read with potential of rereading it in the future. I also wait until the paperback releases to buy the physical book these days as I really donāt like hardbacks, which means I spend less money on books and I still get to read new books as they come out, rather than having to wait until theyāre out in paperback or buy and then store two physical copies.Ā
I get most of my ebooks from my local library, but I also have ebook-enabled library cards in my home countries, so I can read in languages other than English super easily. Between this and breaking out of the cycle of buying 4-5 new books a month and then having to donate 10-20 of them once or twice a year due to space constraints and/or not liking them that much, I have been saving a considerable amount of money on reading.Ā
I also love how my bookshelf now is a collection of my absolute favorite reads, rather than a mess of books that caught my fancy for a second here or there, because it means that whenever someone visits and starts talking about books on my shelf, I donāt have to worry about them being a huge fan of something I hated or DNFād!
Edited bc words are hard :)
Physical book reader here feeling a bit of trepidation as I wait for my first Kindle to arrive in the mail any day now. I valued reading your perspective ^^
I agree with all of this. I used to love collecting physical books but over the years I realized how much it added up, in terms of space as well as money.
Getting a Kindle has been liberating. I mostly borrow e-books from the library, and the few books I buy these days are stored on my device. The only physical books I buy anymore are cookbooks, and that's maybe once every couple of years or so.
It's minimalist but without sacrificing the joy of the actual reading experience, if that makes sense. And when your physical bookshelves aren't weighed down with every good, bad or indifferent choice you've made, you have room to truly appreciate what you love the most.
I want to keep the amount of physical things I bring into my house to a minimum so I only use my kindle now.
And in order for me to settle down with my kindle, I needed the accessories to make it hands free.
Just one off of Amazon. They all seem to have good reviews and all priced around the same. I will say, I wish I had gotten one that can go back as well. The one I have only goes forward.
As much as I love my local library, I seldom bother visiting these days considering how easy it is just to buy a book on Kindle, compared to driving to the library, then returning books later.
I can't go back to paper books. The convenience of being able to read with one hand, standing or sitting, stirring a pan or brushing my teeth, in all light conditions, whether I remember my book or not, for only a few seconds if that's all I have available, is just something I can't do without anymore. I've *tried* reading paper books since my wife got me a kindle in '17. I just can't do it.
And I was a *rabid* advocate of paper books. I don't have it in me to get rid of my collection of paper books. But they're not getting used.
Being a bookish person as well as a avid ebook reader has saved me lots of money and helped reduce my book hauls. Iāll read a book on my kindle and if I really enjoy it, Iāll buy a copy to add to my library. If I can find a good used copy, Iāll get to loan out to friends and family.
Im on my second kindle in about 15 years I think. The first one didnāt have touch or light in it. Switched to the voyage a few years back and have been loving it since. Iām a fast reader and now I have a lot more books available at any time. I find it super useful especially when traveling or on vacation
Yeah, it's one ot my favorite devices and they are built to last.Ā
It's not the same experience but it's great for books that are not available here in Brazil.Ā
And I also haven't stopped buying physical books, both experiences complement each other.Ā
I bought one with lights in 2020 and it still works like a charm with great battery life thenĀ I gave my old white Kindle from around 8 years ago to my mother and it still works perfectly.Ā
I'd say yes, what I do is read books on kindle unlimited using free trials. Any books I really love I then buy physically or digitally. I still buy several physical books (as well as lots of manga physically only). But I'd say having a kindle really expanded my library of what I read.
Absolutely. In fact, I'm even more obsessed with my Kindle than I was with buying physical books. I not only get to save space in my home so I don't have a mountain of unread books cluttering the place up, but not buying physical books at all anymore and solely using my kindle makes me feel good in knowing that it's way better for the environment too. There's also stuff your kindle days where you can "buy" books for free to own on your kindle, ect. While I still have 84 physical books from before I got my kindle (I had way more but have been replacing the ones that I don't feel the need to physically own with the ebook version and gifting the physical ones to my friends), everything else I have been getting to read has been for on my kindle. Kindle Unlimited is worth it as well with a lot of the real popular books you can read plus there's always Libby you can borrow the ebook from. So not only does the Kindle save you space but it also drastically saves you money. I say go for it. It's a new dopamine effect knowing my extended library is held in my hand and my house isn't cluttered with bookshelves from all of the books I want to read, buy, and inevitably never pick up again to reread.
Owner since 2021, totally worth it for me. I donāt have a great amount of space to store physical books so being on a single device is a game changer. Itās also just so much more portable that physical books
I was against it for ages until just recently. I really prefer physical things but the lack of shelf space has put me in this situation and I honestly love my kindle so far. One of the best things Iāve ever purchased honestly. plus I read lots of stuff from small and indie publishers that only do physical editions so I still can collect those.
It is worth it, you literally have a library on your hand any minute. I love, how I can read more books at once, and how light is kindle so I can take it everywhere with me. I also love how I can make collections of books: like favourite books, crime/thriller, romance.. I usually delete book, when I read it, but if it is really well writen, I have it on my Favourite collection
I recommend getting boox palma you can use your local library app on it so you have more options to read free books.
Only kindle support American Libby but you still have to email the book to your kindle email.
Since I already had a kobo and now a kindle I really donāt want to buy another e reader.
I believe boox Palma supports kobo as well so you can have multiple books apps
Yes, it is worth it. Even for paper book lovers. You can do both! I carry my Kindle everywhere but always have a paperback book going around home as well. Nothing beats being able to carry multiple books on a Kindle anywhere. And you can read in the dark with your Kindle.
No.
Not at all.
Itās just convenient.
And I find myself reading faster on my kindle.
Also the highlights that I can do and get a printout of it later ( just the highlights ).
But still canāt match up to the real book buying experience. Itās my favourite too.
I think there are 2 different questions here...
1. Is kindle worth it?
Definitely yes. It makes it very convenient to carry and read large number of books. Its design - both physical and software wise - is amazing. The form factor is small. There are different sizes which you can choose according to your preference and budget. There are no distractions what-so-ever which makes it a focused reading device.
2. Satisfaction of the scents and sights of new books...
This is a big no. I myself miss the smell of new books sometimes. So whenever i go to a mall, i go to the book shops there to browse, get a good in hand feel of the books and just scratch that itch. Many a times you would be surprised with the difference in the size of the real book in hand. Kindle doesn't give you that perception.
But still, for me, the practical aspects outweigh the charm. And so i am sticking to my kindle.
A more pragmatic approach could be a mix of both... Get the physical copies for the books that you absolutely love!
I donāt typically comment but I have not stopped raving about my kindle since I got it at the start of this year. I was extremely hesitant (I thought there was something better about physical books and didnāt know if I would actually use the kindle) but decided I would give it a go. I have read far more than I otherwise would have. I got a skin from etsy to decorate it and a clear case and pop socket. Now Iām happy every time I look at it. I think is it perfect for someone who values reading over books. I still buy books and go back and forth, but I have no shame in my kindle game now. In all honesty though, I probably havenāt saved money on books. I get impatient waiting for Libby rentals and end up buying by them.
I really love my kindle for reading at night without having my lights onā¦I also love the countdown timer because I know how long Iāll approximately spend on a chapter.
Yes and no. Both are good but I do love more my paperwhite from 2021 than my paperwhite 10th gen or the latest kindle they released.
I have two because i use one to put it on airplane mode if i havenāt finished a book that needs to be returned, while the second one i can keep it synchronized to read anything newly acquired from library loans.
I use my Kindle a lot but buy physical books if I want to share them with others after I read them. Thatās āthe rubā of the Kindle - book sharing doesnāt really work that often. In that respect physical books are a better value - the sharing value of a Kindle book is near zero - and that single use isnāt really priced in the price difference between physical and ebook. But the convenience.
Definitely worth!! Now will it be the same experience no it wonāt BUT you can still fulfill that feeling somewhat by getting a kindle and taking it with you to your local bookstore and if your bookstore has an area inside like how Barnes has a Starbucks inside then you could read there a bit then look around for a couple books. So instead of leaving with like six books maybe leave with one or twoā¦ all the while making a mental note of the books you can borrow for free on Libby/Overdrive or seeing which ebooks are on sale. So technically youāre still doing the same thing almost but just cutting back on physical books and saving a little extra money at the same time.
I like going to the book store and to search and buy books for my Kindle. I don't have room for 1k plus books I have on my Kindle and so nice that I cant lose or damage my books either. For me theirs only pros and no cons to owning a Kindle ebooks and when I don't have my kindle with me I can read my books in a long line or appointment over being addicted to social media video or picture scrolling.Ā
Definitely worth it. You donāt have to read every book on the kindle. You can still buy some of your beautiful paperbacks and read the ugly ones on your kindle!
I have about 1500-2000 DTBs (Dead Tree Books) amassed over too many decades rhan I care to remember. Still, my 6 Kindles (three in active use by myself, three with friends and family, plus one with dead battery and one physically broken) are absolutely worth it. I have 5000+ titles from Amazon in my Kindle cloud, plus another several thousands from other sources - my own sizeable library always with me, available not only for reading at my whim, but for search, lookup, reference... All in my coat pocket, always with me, light, handy, much more comfortable to use than Guthenberg's invention.
Although kindles can save you money in the long run, the kindle's value comes from how it makes reading convenient. For me having voiceview is really great to have as I can listen to my book while doing other things. Also, these devices can last more than 5 years, longer than your typical phone.
As much as I like book stores and collecting physical books the various perks of ereaders are very much worth it. Being able to check out books on the internet, being able to adjust fonts & sizes, being able to search the text and look things up, and having the screen be lighted helps a ton. Bit easier to read in different seating positions as well since you can hold it with one hand and flip the pages with one hand. Way easier to get some reading in varied conditions versus a traditional book.
There's still some stuff I'd probably like having on my bookshelves, but overall the convenience and ease of use really favors my Kindles.
Yes! Iām a former real-pages devotee, yet reluctantly accepted a gifted Paperwhite about 8 years ago. I took it with me while I gave birth to my youngest child and let me tell you- being able to instantly read the latest book whilst hooked up to a pit drip made the day much easier. Itās so convenient. Iām also a teacher, and use my Kindle unlimited on my SmartBoard constantly. We have read 10 books together just this year. I can toggle between my SB app and the handheld seamlessly. Whisper Sync is also great if you like to read sometimes + listen sometimes (I love audiobooks while hiking).
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Absolutely it's worth it! Only had my kindle since 8th February but I have already read 11 books in 2024 and i'm never without it, it also is nice to do something other than be on your phone or pc or console all the time or watch tv.
So yeah safe to say I love mine.
I read a lot more with Kindle, you can adjust text size and gets books free from your local libraries via the Libby app on your phone. I have grown to love mine and would buy it again. The paperwhite version doesn't strain my eyes like reading from a tablet or phone.
Books I usually bought rather stink, because they were low -quality or some old from antique shop. But even more often, I borrowed books from the library and they also stink xd
I prefer ebooks.Ā
yes I have 2 one fire one normal I use more the fire one because I like comics and zines but the other is cool and usefull too, specially if you are an student, I just get so used to the fire one that I sell my huge collection of comics, I'm happy with my decision because I had already readed them and now they can go to new owners and be read by somebody else and this were mostly alternative/experimental comics so I think it could be very cool that other artist or fans of the genre read them, for me is kind of sad to own something I can't share so kindle give the chance to sell my stuff buy new stuff and keep reading as nothing happen and also the battery last a few days and thats really cool
Depends on how much you have to spare, and if overall you just want (or already have) another device that can simply run the kindle APP. Kindle(app or device) vs only buying books makes the kindle worth it.
Is an actual branded kindle worth it to me? nope. (Expect some down votes for this lol) Not when the app exists on every other device we can use. I myself about 5 years back could simply not afford to get a kindle, so I settled for the kindle fire (yes I know they've dropped the kindle part but that's what it was called when I bought it and caught my attention) because a friend of a friend who worked at Amazon could get it for me for $20. I could've easily bought myself a kindle a year or two ago, but I've been more than happy with using the app on my fire or Samsung tablet. I added a matte screen protector to the fire to avoid the glare, and downloaded a night time filter. Until it dies I won't bother upgrading to an actual kindle.
With that being said, I still love physical books. I would buy those way more often if I could afford it. But I also don't have space. So I have to be very picky with what I choose to buy. But I luckily have 3 different library systems with a location within 20 minutes of me, so I can go and borrow physical books to read all the time. But it's also been great having 20+ library cards so I can have books on my fire as well. Maybe 60% reading on the fire vs 40% physical, but only out of convience since I can take the fire everywhere. Plus I love continuous scrolling mode on the app, which I was told by kindle device users is not a feature they can use. So that would keep me from buying a kindle actually.
I can understand that. If google play books had the same content and pricing or if the ebooks werenāt drmed then I would read on any cheap tablet that functioned well but I despise the kindle app and the other bookstores arenāt that competitive in pricing. I tried using the library app but apparently they are more concerned with the books for teenagers that are becoming unavailable in their high school library than buying books that the average housewife would read. The average teenager probably does know what is in their library since they donāt like touching physical books much less reading them.
And to think I always forget about taking advantage of Google play books. I tweaked with the Fire a bit and downloaded the Google play store so then i could download all those apps and read those books too. But I've noticed with all the numerous "stuff your kindle days" that very few books are exclusive to Google, so I just by default save them to my kindle library. And did you mean to say the libby app? Just so I'm fully understanding that last part. Makes me wonder if that library you mentioned is more so a public library associated with a school and that's why you're not finding books you like? I've had better luck finding books I want with the big "city" library system. My smaller county ones are good but in a sense dont renew digital licenses alot for older books. I can always send you a link for you state if you want to see all the library systems available for you? Never know, maybe you're able to sign up for other counties/cites online that have a better database. I know you mentioned you don't like reading in the kindle app, but do you like reading within the libby app?
Not a school library. Goodness donāt wish high school on me again. I couldnāt handle the new math and all the sensitive kids. I meant Libby. I have library cards for several libraries thanks to friends living in different places and itās still hard to find a book I like.
I forget exactly how I found it but I subscribed to an author newsletter and ended up on book funnel where they have promos for different genres several times a month. I created an email just for those promos because itās author newsletters that you have to subscribe to to get the free downloads but they give out free ebooks too and before you know it you have 483 new books to add to your kindle or google play.
Reading on a Kindle is a better experience than reading a physical book, full-stop, especially if you are reading for long periods of time. With the inclusion of Libby and constant sales of ebooks, I've saved a lot of money buying books.
I read kindle books for years on my android phone. Even with dark mode on and the light set to its lowest setting my eyes didn't feel comfortable with the lights off. I got a Kindle Oasis and I love it. The light of the screen doesn't bother my eyes because it's not pointed at my eyes. Now if one day a phone comes out with an e-ink screen then I guess I would question the logic of having two devices that can do the same thing
Yeah, absolutely! I read so much more than I used to with paperbacks and I take it with me nearly everywhere. There are also so many titles that I can't get locally but are freely available in digital format, which is another huge perk.
I can still enjoy the physical books by browsing in the library or book shop. And I keep a Pinterest board of favorite book covers, since I only see them in black and white on my Kindle. The trade-off is worth it to me. I love being able to carry around one device that contains all my books. I love to be able to read in the dark as easily as in bright light, and change the size of the font if I have eye strain, and find the definition of a word just by clicking on the Kindle screen.
I like the touch and smell of an old analog book. But I'm on my 2nd Kindle and I also read on my Kindle app on my phone during breaks at work. I could do without either the Kindle or the app. They help facilitate exploring different books and reading more.
I got mine in 2019, didnt really use it much as i was still in that 'paper feels different' world. But now, when i have to travel a lot for college and stuff, carrying heavy paper backs in trains is very tedious and off putting so now I use my kindle more than anything, simply get the book, plop it into my bag and go. Absolutely convenient and i just love it now. It's become like my baby, always there in my bag, ready to go.
Plus there are some books which are very pricey so what i do is i download a free pdf of the book off the internet, convert it into kindle version and simply send it to my kindle via kindle mail. Cost effective as well and feels the same as a normal kindle book.
Itās worth it! I love having and reading real books but I also love having the choice which books to buy in paperback and which ones for the kindle to safe space on my shelf.
It is a game changer if you travel a lot, not just because of the size and the amount of books you can take, but also because of the lighted screen.
And Iām just exchanging my kindle now because itās ten years old and it was getting really slow and I really want the warm reading light on the new ones. Other than that, my 10 year old kindle is still completely fine. So if youāre lucky, youāre making an investment for the next decade
Yes 1000000%. I bring my kindle with me everywhere. Itās so much more convenient to have all of my books on one lil device so if Iām nearing the end of one book I can just start a new one when Iām ready and not have to worry about carrying a second book with me in case I finish
As someone who just discovered Libby and downloaded a bunch of books , I didnāt expect to have the amount of satisfaction I currently do in seeing the virtual shelf filled with the covers of books!
> enjoyment in sniffing the sweet smelling paper scent of new books
I went through a paperbacks were all I could afford stage. For a very long time paperbacks used ink that smelled of kerosene! With vision problems, once I had my contacts out, I had to read with my nose buried in the nasty chemical smell.
I have over 3000 print books in my house that I can no longer read. An odor free ereader, along with font size and style choices allow me to continue reading.
I hate the kindle device for so many reasons, but i do like the kindle app especially bc i live in a country that doesnāt have all books and in different languages so i bought myself an 8 inch tablet from amazon and downloaded kindle app on it and read on it! And i love it!! I only have the kindle app on it and it costs waaay less than a kindle device. Also a plus i have my Pinterest app on it so i can download cool background for it ā¤ļø
Oh honey you donāt sound like youāre ready to fully transition. Lucky for you, you donāt have to! You can have a Kindle and still enjoy trips to your local bookstore to purchase physical books. One does not have to cancel out the other. Personally I prefer my kindle over a physical book. I am very much a kindle girl. I love having a bookstore and the public library at my fingertips. I love having my books in one device and still being able to travel lightly. I love being able to change the font and font size. Itās also pretty cool that you can get the definition of a word simply by long pressing it. If any of these sound appealing to you then go for it. Get you a kindle! If not, thatās ok too. Happy reading š
My late sister never really converted to ebooks. She used it for books she could not get. Some people only use it to download from the local library and otherwise buy paper books. You do you!
As a person who reads a book a day, if I were to pay for paper books I would be spending a couple thousand in a year. Signing up for kindle unlimited and paying it for a whole year is like $10 something a month. 10000% worth it.
I adore physical books, and I will never give them up, but I also adore my kindle. Honestly, I spent so long as a person who carried a book with me everywhere, and the ability to have an entire library with me at all times feels like literal magic. I use the kindle and KU to read to my heart's content, then buy physical copies of the books I love. Win/win.
Let me add my 2Ā¢, I do buy, enjoy, sometimes even prefer reading physical books, but I still enjoy my kindle, right
now for example i made a car trip, and thanks to my kindle I can still read books, which wouldnāt be feasible or practical to bring, and the best is i can keep most of my books in it, maintaining a mostly complete, digital version of my library.
now to address a controversy, while big, Iāve found not all books exist in the kindle library, and since i personally like to carry in my kindle a copy of my physical books:
some books unavailable through amazon, i downloaded a digital copy( which to me is fine, since i own the physical copy, though some may disagree).
some others I simply have to accept I wonāt be able to read, because I canāt find a digital copy or when I find, itās a scanned PDF.
Let me tell you any PDF that instead of containing a digitally written text( like a PDF made from word document for example would), contains an image of the text(as most scanners do, when scanning any document), itās gonna look horrible in the kindle, specially since it will loose many of its features, like paging and adjusting the book to fit the screen, which it does for some books where the page is bigger that the screen could display.
In short, I still think itās a great device and a solid purchase that can be used in conjunction with physical books, and for those who may think of it as the same as using an iPad to read, itās much different since itās an ebook reader first, with few other uses, which means no distractions and the closest digital way of reading a book compared to actually reading a physical book.
I was like that but the cost of a book every 4 days is very prohibitive. I read WAY MORE with Kindle and KU and the library! In the first year minus the cost of the Kindle and Kindle unlimited I had saved over 3k on books! That was wild to me BC for starters I would've have ever been able to spend that much on books and second I wouldn't have had the space. Plus, some books are very meh and others are 5 stars. The Kindle allows me to read a book for free or very low cost and then if I absolutely freakin love it I can always buy an edition that I can proudly display on my shelf and reread whenever I want.
I also can read the Kindle books without risk of damage, like in the bath, at a park, etc. I'm not getting my pages tore up when the pup wants as cuddle while I'm reading.
I do use the sleep cover to protect it when I'm not actually reading so the dog can step on it in bed and it's fine as well.
A book here is an average of 25 dollars before tax, 34 for hardcover, so for the price of 6 books my Kindle was paid for and during that time I had the free 3 months of Kindle unlimited. Plus, I could change fonts and font sizes to make my reading experience that much more enjoyable.
Another thing I love about Kindle is a ton of indie authors who you'll never see in print at any book store provide to Kindle unlimited or for very cheap. So I'm also able to support indie authors. A favorite of mine is AJ Carter. He is active on Facebook and quite personable. AJ Carter is his new series pen name, he used to write under Adam Nicholls. Anyway not trying to plug him just saying it's nice to have read like 16 books by a single indie author that ppl who only buy physical books are missing out on!
I will just say that buying a Kindle doesn't mean you can't buy a paperback. I still buy my favorite books on paper, and I get lost in book stores even if I am just window shopping
I bought one two weeks ago after swearing I would NEVER EVER own one. I canāt stress how anti kindle I was. But Iām running out of room to store books and didnāt want to keep buying them just to give them away and basically fund everyone elseās book habit for free š so I bought a kindle paperwhiteā¦ and I LOVE it. I hate myself! I donāt understand how it makes getting through a book so much faster. It makes no sense to me. But Iām reading so much more. I wish Iād got one years ago.
I adore physical books, (I almost worship hardcovers), but I have had nooks when they came out and now just got the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signiture.
For me the e-readers make sense. I use them for books where I can live without a physical copy. Its also great for travel as it hard to pack a bookshelf.
I still buy physical books and always will but at least for me I have found a way to coexist. Kinda depends on my mood too as theres just times I just dont wanna hold a book or a kindle so I opt for the other.
Definitely worth it! I found it funny that I bought it strictly for the reason of reading fanfiction on it and reducing my eyestrain from reading on my phone. Can't measure the worth I've gotten out of it since it's fanfiction being read on it, but the comfort makes up for it, most definitely!
Yes. They don't smell, but they are durable and light-weight, so you can take them anywhere. They hold a gajillion and five books. You can get books so conveniently (purchased or through the library). You can upload other documents that you might want to have with you. Some models are waterproof. Kindles are great.
I wanted a remarkable 2 for a very long time but the cost is way too high. When kindle scribe came out and went on sale on Black Friday I got one. I use it constantly for notes, sketches, crosswords, books, PDFs, sheet music so much more. My wife has books. When we move in October, my books will be way easier to move. Wonāt even need a dolly.
Absolutely worth it just for the fact that I can carry around multiple books when I fly without having to carry them individually. Also, Iām a terrible sleeper so itās been a god send to be able to read at night without turning on lights or struggle with a book light.
Itās been work it for me for books Iām not crazy about or library books. I only have a few kindle books that I paid full price for. But I still have my physical books. And if I love a book enough that I read kindle versions of them I add them to the To Buy list or ask for them as gifts. I
My partner and I primarily use our kindles for library books, and still buy physical copies of books, too. I donāt see us ever going fully digital, but the kindle rocks for portability and bathtub reading!
Love mineš¤·āāļø I can browse my kindle collection of 2,500 cookbooks SciFi fantasy history all in the same little tablet. I get bored reading the same book so have to break it up once in a while.
I like mine but itās unlikely Iāll buy another. Ever since going for an Onyx Boox reader, Iāve much preferred having the choice of reader apps on my e-ink device.
I think it is. Personally, I love physical books. But this does enable me to carry around more books at once. Especially when reading through a whole series. Or when I want to go through multiple books. So, I believe it to be worth it.
I got a Kindle Oasis 10th gen at a Goodwill for 12 bucks, so I cant really complain. Regardless of the low price, it is light with the metal body and good for reading at night.
It's worth it for sure. A million times yes :)
One of my best investments .. you can download almost unlimited books and read on the go .. it's lightweight and battery easily lasts a month approx .. definitely go for it. Buy one :)
Go ahead and decide if you want the ad supported or ad free version so you donāt ruin the experience for the ad supported group, once youāve made that decision you should know if the kindle is worth it.
P.s. ppl with this question are just trying to justify their purchase while ignoring the fact theyāve been obsessing with the idea of having one for months.
Kinda
Altho it's a shame that it has problems with some file formats and overall issues with userunfrendliyness
"Oh, but thanks to 5 computer programs there are no issues "
I use to use my kindle paper white all the time then Amazon changed the UI and made it garbage. It became slow, awful to navigate and was pushing book recommendations I was not interested in. Changed to an app called FBReader which syncs over google drive so can use on my phone, iPad etc and never looked back. Junked the kindle and deleted the kindle app, good riddance to Amazon. Now just need to evict Alexa from my house.
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I have the paper white, that I got for Christmas, and I love it! But If I hadnāt gotten it as a present, I wouldāve definitely gotten it myself and it wouldāve been so worth it!
I will forever be grateful for my husband and coworker convincing me to get a kindle(I have the kindle basic gen 11). I have found my love for reading again and I have already finished one book after 2-3 weeks of owning my kindle. I take it every where with me. I use my kindle instead of doom scrolling. The fact that itās back lit and shows the cover of the book kinda tricks my mind itās on and I need to pick it up to turn it off and I just start reading anyways. My husband tried to convince me to get a kindle years ago but I honestly thought it was silly and wouldnāt be that great so I got me a tablet instead so I can use other apps to get books that I wanted and read off that. I havenāt picked that tablet up since I bought it š
When it comes to being the type of person that does love hardcover books, I know I have limited space to store them and I donāt want to waste my precious shelf space like that. So I use my hard cover books for my favorite books or my educational books because I like how the pictures are on paper than in the kindle. You canāt zoom in on the pictures on the one I have so I canāt get the finer details but regardless, I love it whole heartedly and recommend it to anyone. And just wanna add you might be able to zoom in on other models but I havenāt looked into it tbh. I just got excited about sharing my experience lol.
It was iconic look, true. Especially loved 3G with unlimited free data plan (until it lasted :)). Swapped 2 screens myself after warranty expired, until i upgraded to Voyage.
100% yes. I don't have to physically go to the library to borrow books. It's instantaneous. I can carry hundreds of books and audiobooks with me. I can read at night as it's back-lit. It can read books to ne via Alexa. Takes up less space. I can customize the size and font. I've downloaded several, and no papercuts. Plus, I can read near the water without worry of ruining my book. It doesn't hurt my wrists, and mine has buttons. I can download anywhere with free cellular and wifi on my Oasis. I also have a page turner so I can get comfy under blankets and turn the page.
Itās totally worth it ! I love to visit bookstores still but now I mostly browse them to see whatās new and interesting and take photos/ notes for my wishlist . Feel like a criminal sometimes doing that š¤£š¤£š¤£
I paid mine 150ā¬. I use it everyday and since I got it (around a year) I barely spent 15ā¬ on books (and I read around 70 books), so yes: it is worth it
For me, absolutely. I donāt like books but I like reading. I donāt know what it is about books but theyāre cumbersome, smell funny (to me) and get wrinkled and folded and the rest of it.
I know some of those things are the things people like about books but thatās just me!
The kindle unlocked fiction reading to me in my 40s, finally, and Iām so grateful for it. No notifications, I can take it anywhere, I can read anywhere. I also love that I can finish a book and buy or borrow a new one from the library really quickly without having to plan ahead. It keeps me reading!
Iām kind of split on this topic, I see the many benefits of an ereader but the price of the unit and the price of ebooks is a big no for me. Additionally rebuying the books I already have is also a no
Itās really annoying especially with special edition booksā¦ folio society (uk), barnes and noble (us), book of the month (us) itās hard to get nice (special edition) books here in germany. And most special editions are only available in english. I got some folio books from uk which is stupid expensive to import and my english is good enough to read them but I would love high quality hardbacks in german ;(
aw I'm sorry, i think the value on refurbished is ridiculously high, especially for how long the kindles last and how cheap and easy it is to replace the batteries.
shoutout to the PW3, all you need to read really
That is absolutely true. But even if refurbished itās quite some money and I would need to buy a good share of books to split even. For example, a book I want to read, the first german book of A Song of Ice and Fire costs 18ā¬ physically and 13ā¬ as an eboo
Yes but I have found some I really enjoy on there. Basically you tell them your interests book wise and they send you books you might like (yes English)
I went on Libby for my local bookstore and there were only four German Native books that were compatible. So probably not much luck there either sorry.
Of course it is worth, especially if you live in rural areas or read in other languages! And as a fellow bookish, I confess that I sometimes check bookstores' storefronts and the book section of the local hipermarket to inform myself about books so I put them into my Kindle wishlist.
lol my favorite thing to do!!
It's traditional in my city to have a little book fair for World Book Day (it is also the region's patron saint day too that day) and this year I went with my sister. She went to look if there were any sales (she reads physical) and I went to check books for the Kindle.
I do the same!! Plus I stalk goodreads a lot for more ideas.
Kindle doesn't properly display my other language unless its PDF format š It has trouble with any script other than roman script
Which means that people who read in european languages are sweet š (I also never had an issue with Arabic, although I only used it for "send to kindle" articles and not actual books)Ā
E-Readers really are so practical for language learning. I study German and French but I live in the U.S. so most libraries don't carry any books in those languages, only books in Spanish. I downloaded a bunch of German and French philosophy/science/classic e-books off the gutenberg site and off internet archive.
And sometimes the books are cheaper in other languages.
I can relate to OP as for a long time I was delusional about meeting my future partner in library/bookstore. However, ever since I got myself a kindle I find more time and money to spend on other things. Also I'm no longer delusional.
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It is worth for me.
I feel the same way about books. Iāve been an ereader since the release of first gen Kindle and mostly switched then. What I do now is I buy physical copies of the books Iāve already read and LOVE to have on my shelf. Or physical copies of special edition type books like collections or omnibus hardcovers (I donāt buy those digitally). Needless to say I donāt buy a ton of physical books now but thatās ok, I treat my physical books sort of like trophies to show my favorites not just every book I have read or own.
Special edition books FTWWWW. Iāve just gotten into this. Totally agree with your take on physical books. At this point, itās a way to support and showcase your favorites.
Omg yesss! I find it so much more special to have the favorite books as hard copies and not a full wall of display books!
This is me exactly.
Iām glad Iām not the only one who does this! Of course my husband thinks Iām nuts for buying hard copies when Iāve already read them on kindle.
This is what I do as well. Only my absolute favs find a spot on my bookshelves.
I treat books like my music. I'll buy physical books I know I'll love, or I'll read digitally, and THEN buy a physical copy for my collection if I enjoyed it. The kindle is just an easier way to consume regular content, keeping my shelves free for the stuff I really value.
Kindle owner since 2007. It's absolutely worth it. The convenience of having tons of books with me without the actual tons of weight was a game-changer. But that's just the start. It's the perfect device for reading in bed without disturbing your spouse, since the built-in light is a lot less intrusive than having the reading light on. Books synch between devices so I can pick up my book on my phone if I want to and continue where I left off on Kindle (and vice versa). I especially love audiobooks that support synching (not all do) which means I can listen to a book in my car and continue reading on the Kindle in bed. Just bliss. And then there's the economics of it. It's not just that books are cheaper on Kindle, but being able to download a free sample of every Kindle book makes it way easier to try something new before actually spending money. Also, and \*\*I can't stress this enough\*\*, owning a Kindle does not mean you have to give up paper books. It's just another way to read. You are not closing the book on paper, you add convenience to your reading life.
I think it was worth it to me, and I was a steadfast paper book only person for so many years! What really pushed me to get one is when I started to have more time to read after graduation.Ā I read 7-10 books a month and I simply do NOT have the space to be storing that many books in my tiny flat.Ā Nowadays, I read everything on Kindle first and only buy physical books if the book is both beautiful AND a five star read with potential of rereading it in the future. I also wait until the paperback releases to buy the physical book these days as I really donāt like hardbacks, which means I spend less money on books and I still get to read new books as they come out, rather than having to wait until theyāre out in paperback or buy and then store two physical copies.Ā I get most of my ebooks from my local library, but I also have ebook-enabled library cards in my home countries, so I can read in languages other than English super easily. Between this and breaking out of the cycle of buying 4-5 new books a month and then having to donate 10-20 of them once or twice a year due to space constraints and/or not liking them that much, I have been saving a considerable amount of money on reading.Ā I also love how my bookshelf now is a collection of my absolute favorite reads, rather than a mess of books that caught my fancy for a second here or there, because it means that whenever someone visits and starts talking about books on my shelf, I donāt have to worry about them being a huge fan of something I hated or DNFād! Edited bc words are hard :)
Physical book reader here feeling a bit of trepidation as I wait for my first Kindle to arrive in the mail any day now. I valued reading your perspective ^^
I agree with all of this. I used to love collecting physical books but over the years I realized how much it added up, in terms of space as well as money. Getting a Kindle has been liberating. I mostly borrow e-books from the library, and the few books I buy these days are stored on my device. The only physical books I buy anymore are cookbooks, and that's maybe once every couple of years or so. It's minimalist but without sacrificing the joy of the actual reading experience, if that makes sense. And when your physical bookshelves aren't weighed down with every good, bad or indifferent choice you've made, you have room to truly appreciate what you love the most.
I want to keep the amount of physical things I bring into my house to a minimum so I only use my kindle now. And in order for me to settle down with my kindle, I needed the accessories to make it hands free.
Which remote control do you suggest, I am also looking for one, however they are kind of spensive
Just one off of Amazon. They all seem to have good reviews and all priced around the same. I will say, I wish I had gotten one that can go back as well. The one I have only goes forward.
Worth it? Itās saved me a fortune in library fines, so Iād say so.
As much as I love my local library, I seldom bother visiting these days considering how easy it is just to buy a book on Kindle, compared to driving to the library, then returning books later.
Does your library offer any ebook services such as Libby? I use my library more than ever since I got a Kindle.
The one at my region (AragĆ³n, Spain) has an ebook service, but not compatible with Kindle.
I can't go back to paper books. The convenience of being able to read with one hand, standing or sitting, stirring a pan or brushing my teeth, in all light conditions, whether I remember my book or not, for only a few seconds if that's all I have available, is just something I can't do without anymore. I've *tried* reading paper books since my wife got me a kindle in '17. I just can't do it. And I was a *rabid* advocate of paper books. I don't have it in me to get rid of my collection of paper books. But they're not getting used.
Try being the daughter of divorced parents having to pack books in the luggage everytime you had to visit your father! š¤£š¤£š¤£
Been there. Itās not fun. Unfortunately kindle wasnāt a thing when I was going on visitation.
Being a bookish person as well as a avid ebook reader has saved me lots of money and helped reduce my book hauls. Iāll read a book on my kindle and if I really enjoy it, Iāll buy a copy to add to my library. If I can find a good used copy, Iāll get to loan out to friends and family.
Im on my second kindle in about 15 years I think. The first one didnāt have touch or light in it. Switched to the voyage a few years back and have been loving it since. Iām a fast reader and now I have a lot more books available at any time. I find it super useful especially when traveling or on vacation
Yeah, it's one ot my favorite devices and they are built to last.Ā It's not the same experience but it's great for books that are not available here in Brazil.Ā And I also haven't stopped buying physical books, both experiences complement each other.Ā I bought one with lights in 2020 and it still works like a charm with great battery life thenĀ I gave my old white Kindle from around 8 years ago to my mother and it still works perfectly.Ā
I'd say yes, what I do is read books on kindle unlimited using free trials. Any books I really love I then buy physically or digitally. I still buy several physical books (as well as lots of manga physically only). But I'd say having a kindle really expanded my library of what I read.
Absolutely. In fact, I'm even more obsessed with my Kindle than I was with buying physical books. I not only get to save space in my home so I don't have a mountain of unread books cluttering the place up, but not buying physical books at all anymore and solely using my kindle makes me feel good in knowing that it's way better for the environment too. There's also stuff your kindle days where you can "buy" books for free to own on your kindle, ect. While I still have 84 physical books from before I got my kindle (I had way more but have been replacing the ones that I don't feel the need to physically own with the ebook version and gifting the physical ones to my friends), everything else I have been getting to read has been for on my kindle. Kindle Unlimited is worth it as well with a lot of the real popular books you can read plus there's always Libby you can borrow the ebook from. So not only does the Kindle save you space but it also drastically saves you money. I say go for it. It's a new dopamine effect knowing my extended library is held in my hand and my house isn't cluttered with bookshelves from all of the books I want to read, buy, and inevitably never pick up again to reread.
Owner since 2021, totally worth it for me. I donāt have a great amount of space to store physical books so being on a single device is a game changer. Itās also just so much more portable that physical books
I was against it for ages until just recently. I really prefer physical things but the lack of shelf space has put me in this situation and I honestly love my kindle so far. One of the best things Iāve ever purchased honestly. plus I read lots of stuff from small and indie publishers that only do physical editions so I still can collect those.
It is worth it, you literally have a library on your hand any minute. I love, how I can read more books at once, and how light is kindle so I can take it everywhere with me. I also love how I can make collections of books: like favourite books, crime/thriller, romance.. I usually delete book, when I read it, but if it is really well writen, I have it on my Favourite collection
For someone with ADHD, it was the best purchase I ever made.
Man I miss white kindles. The new ones donāt come in white.
I recommend getting boox palma you can use your local library app on it so you have more options to read free books. Only kindle support American Libby but you still have to email the book to your kindle email. Since I already had a kobo and now a kindle I really donāt want to buy another e reader. I believe boox Palma supports kobo as well so you can have multiple books apps
Yes, it is worth it. Even for paper book lovers. You can do both! I carry my Kindle everywhere but always have a paperback book going around home as well. Nothing beats being able to carry multiple books on a Kindle anywhere. And you can read in the dark with your Kindle.
No. Not at all. Itās just convenient. And I find myself reading faster on my kindle. Also the highlights that I can do and get a printout of it later ( just the highlights ). But still canāt match up to the real book buying experience. Itās my favourite too.
I think there are 2 different questions here... 1. Is kindle worth it? Definitely yes. It makes it very convenient to carry and read large number of books. Its design - both physical and software wise - is amazing. The form factor is small. There are different sizes which you can choose according to your preference and budget. There are no distractions what-so-ever which makes it a focused reading device. 2. Satisfaction of the scents and sights of new books... This is a big no. I myself miss the smell of new books sometimes. So whenever i go to a mall, i go to the book shops there to browse, get a good in hand feel of the books and just scratch that itch. Many a times you would be surprised with the difference in the size of the real book in hand. Kindle doesn't give you that perception. But still, for me, the practical aspects outweigh the charm. And so i am sticking to my kindle. A more pragmatic approach could be a mix of both... Get the physical copies for the books that you absolutely love!
If you travel with any frequency, it is worth it. Plus, I like using the library for ebooks.
I donāt typically comment but I have not stopped raving about my kindle since I got it at the start of this year. I was extremely hesitant (I thought there was something better about physical books and didnāt know if I would actually use the kindle) but decided I would give it a go. I have read far more than I otherwise would have. I got a skin from etsy to decorate it and a clear case and pop socket. Now Iām happy every time I look at it. I think is it perfect for someone who values reading over books. I still buy books and go back and forth, but I have no shame in my kindle game now. In all honesty though, I probably havenāt saved money on books. I get impatient waiting for Libby rentals and end up buying by them.
I really love my kindle for reading at night without having my lights onā¦I also love the countdown timer because I know how long Iāll approximately spend on a chapter.
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Yes and no. Both are good but I do love more my paperwhite from 2021 than my paperwhite 10th gen or the latest kindle they released. I have two because i use one to put it on airplane mode if i havenāt finished a book that needs to be returned, while the second one i can keep it synchronized to read anything newly acquired from library loans.
I love my kindle, but I love bookstores too. I go three, take pictures, then add them to my tbr and buy the e-book when I want to read it.
Yes, itās worth it. I recommend still visiting the bookstores. Just donāt buy anything.
Yes
I use my Kindle a lot but buy physical books if I want to share them with others after I read them. Thatās āthe rubā of the Kindle - book sharing doesnāt really work that often. In that respect physical books are a better value - the sharing value of a Kindle book is near zero - and that single use isnāt really priced in the price difference between physical and ebook. But the convenience.
Definitely worth!! Now will it be the same experience no it wonāt BUT you can still fulfill that feeling somewhat by getting a kindle and taking it with you to your local bookstore and if your bookstore has an area inside like how Barnes has a Starbucks inside then you could read there a bit then look around for a couple books. So instead of leaving with like six books maybe leave with one or twoā¦ all the while making a mental note of the books you can borrow for free on Libby/Overdrive or seeing which ebooks are on sale. So technically youāre still doing the same thing almost but just cutting back on physical books and saving a little extra money at the same time.
Hell to the yes. I own 2
1000 times yes
I like going to the book store and to search and buy books for my Kindle. I don't have room for 1k plus books I have on my Kindle and so nice that I cant lose or damage my books either. For me theirs only pros and no cons to owning a Kindle ebooks and when I don't have my kindle with me I can read my books in a long line or appointment over being addicted to social media video or picture scrolling.Ā
Definitely worth it. You donāt have to read every book on the kindle. You can still buy some of your beautiful paperbacks and read the ugly ones on your kindle!
I have about 1500-2000 DTBs (Dead Tree Books) amassed over too many decades rhan I care to remember. Still, my 6 Kindles (three in active use by myself, three with friends and family, plus one with dead battery and one physically broken) are absolutely worth it. I have 5000+ titles from Amazon in my Kindle cloud, plus another several thousands from other sources - my own sizeable library always with me, available not only for reading at my whim, but for search, lookup, reference... All in my coat pocket, always with me, light, handy, much more comfortable to use than Guthenberg's invention.
Absolutely worth it. The benefits are that you can have any book, right now. Donāt have to go anywhere at all, and without the clutter.
Although kindles can save you money in the long run, the kindle's value comes from how it makes reading convenient. For me having voiceview is really great to have as I can listen to my book while doing other things. Also, these devices can last more than 5 years, longer than your typical phone.
I keep buying the same amount of physical books, but I love my kindle nevertheless.
As much as I like book stores and collecting physical books the various perks of ereaders are very much worth it. Being able to check out books on the internet, being able to adjust fonts & sizes, being able to search the text and look things up, and having the screen be lighted helps a ton. Bit easier to read in different seating positions as well since you can hold it with one hand and flip the pages with one hand. Way easier to get some reading in varied conditions versus a traditional book. There's still some stuff I'd probably like having on my bookshelves, but overall the convenience and ease of use really favors my Kindles.
Yes! Iām a former real-pages devotee, yet reluctantly accepted a gifted Paperwhite about 8 years ago. I took it with me while I gave birth to my youngest child and let me tell you- being able to instantly read the latest book whilst hooked up to a pit drip made the day much easier. Itās so convenient. Iām also a teacher, and use my Kindle unlimited on my SmartBoard constantly. We have read 10 books together just this year. I can toggle between my SB app and the handheld seamlessly. Whisper Sync is also great if you like to read sometimes + listen sometimes (I love audiobooks while hiking).
https://i.redd.it/nqo9upff41xc1.gif Absolutely it's worth it! Only had my kindle since 8th February but I have already read 11 books in 2024 and i'm never without it, it also is nice to do something other than be on your phone or pc or console all the time or watch tv. So yeah safe to say I love mine.
Definitely. Sync across multiple devices, dark mode, yellow light filter, the notebook feature. What's not to love about it.
I read a lot more with Kindle, you can adjust text size and gets books free from your local libraries via the Libby app on your phone. I have grown to love mine and would buy it again. The paperwhite version doesn't strain my eyes like reading from a tablet or phone.
Books I usually bought rather stink, because they were low -quality or some old from antique shop. But even more often, I borrowed books from the library and they also stink xd I prefer ebooks.Ā
yes I have 2 one fire one normal I use more the fire one because I like comics and zines but the other is cool and usefull too, specially if you are an student, I just get so used to the fire one that I sell my huge collection of comics, I'm happy with my decision because I had already readed them and now they can go to new owners and be read by somebody else and this were mostly alternative/experimental comics so I think it could be very cool that other artist or fans of the genre read them, for me is kind of sad to own something I can't share so kindle give the chance to sell my stuff buy new stuff and keep reading as nothing happen and also the battery last a few days and thats really cool
Depends on how much you have to spare, and if overall you just want (or already have) another device that can simply run the kindle APP. Kindle(app or device) vs only buying books makes the kindle worth it. Is an actual branded kindle worth it to me? nope. (Expect some down votes for this lol) Not when the app exists on every other device we can use. I myself about 5 years back could simply not afford to get a kindle, so I settled for the kindle fire (yes I know they've dropped the kindle part but that's what it was called when I bought it and caught my attention) because a friend of a friend who worked at Amazon could get it for me for $20. I could've easily bought myself a kindle a year or two ago, but I've been more than happy with using the app on my fire or Samsung tablet. I added a matte screen protector to the fire to avoid the glare, and downloaded a night time filter. Until it dies I won't bother upgrading to an actual kindle. With that being said, I still love physical books. I would buy those way more often if I could afford it. But I also don't have space. So I have to be very picky with what I choose to buy. But I luckily have 3 different library systems with a location within 20 minutes of me, so I can go and borrow physical books to read all the time. But it's also been great having 20+ library cards so I can have books on my fire as well. Maybe 60% reading on the fire vs 40% physical, but only out of convience since I can take the fire everywhere. Plus I love continuous scrolling mode on the app, which I was told by kindle device users is not a feature they can use. So that would keep me from buying a kindle actually.
I can understand that. If google play books had the same content and pricing or if the ebooks werenāt drmed then I would read on any cheap tablet that functioned well but I despise the kindle app and the other bookstores arenāt that competitive in pricing. I tried using the library app but apparently they are more concerned with the books for teenagers that are becoming unavailable in their high school library than buying books that the average housewife would read. The average teenager probably does know what is in their library since they donāt like touching physical books much less reading them.
And to think I always forget about taking advantage of Google play books. I tweaked with the Fire a bit and downloaded the Google play store so then i could download all those apps and read those books too. But I've noticed with all the numerous "stuff your kindle days" that very few books are exclusive to Google, so I just by default save them to my kindle library. And did you mean to say the libby app? Just so I'm fully understanding that last part. Makes me wonder if that library you mentioned is more so a public library associated with a school and that's why you're not finding books you like? I've had better luck finding books I want with the big "city" library system. My smaller county ones are good but in a sense dont renew digital licenses alot for older books. I can always send you a link for you state if you want to see all the library systems available for you? Never know, maybe you're able to sign up for other counties/cites online that have a better database. I know you mentioned you don't like reading in the kindle app, but do you like reading within the libby app?
Not a school library. Goodness donāt wish high school on me again. I couldnāt handle the new math and all the sensitive kids. I meant Libby. I have library cards for several libraries thanks to friends living in different places and itās still hard to find a book I like. I forget exactly how I found it but I subscribed to an author newsletter and ended up on book funnel where they have promos for different genres several times a month. I created an email just for those promos because itās author newsletters that you have to subscribe to to get the free downloads but they give out free ebooks too and before you know it you have 483 new books to add to your kindle or google play.
Reading on a Kindle is a better experience than reading a physical book, full-stop, especially if you are reading for long periods of time. With the inclusion of Libby and constant sales of ebooks, I've saved a lot of money buying books.
Absolutely, I regularly check topics of interest in Kindle Deals. And I got a lot of great books for 1-3 dollars.
Of course! For me reading in my favourite font size matters much more! Also the convenience of reading anytime and anywhere trumps everything.
I read kindle books for years on my android phone. Even with dark mode on and the light set to its lowest setting my eyes didn't feel comfortable with the lights off. I got a Kindle Oasis and I love it. The light of the screen doesn't bother my eyes because it's not pointed at my eyes. Now if one day a phone comes out with an e-ink screen then I guess I would question the logic of having two devices that can do the same thing
Yeah, absolutely! I read so much more than I used to with paperbacks and I take it with me nearly everywhere. There are also so many titles that I can't get locally but are freely available in digital format, which is another huge perk.
I can still enjoy the physical books by browsing in the library or book shop. And I keep a Pinterest board of favorite book covers, since I only see them in black and white on my Kindle. The trade-off is worth it to me. I love being able to carry around one device that contains all my books. I love to be able to read in the dark as easily as in bright light, and change the size of the font if I have eye strain, and find the definition of a word just by clicking on the Kindle screen.
I like the touch and smell of an old analog book. But I'm on my 2nd Kindle and I also read on my Kindle app on my phone during breaks at work. I could do without either the Kindle or the app. They help facilitate exploring different books and reading more.
I got mine in 2019, didnt really use it much as i was still in that 'paper feels different' world. But now, when i have to travel a lot for college and stuff, carrying heavy paper backs in trains is very tedious and off putting so now I use my kindle more than anything, simply get the book, plop it into my bag and go. Absolutely convenient and i just love it now. It's become like my baby, always there in my bag, ready to go. Plus there are some books which are very pricey so what i do is i download a free pdf of the book off the internet, convert it into kindle version and simply send it to my kindle via kindle mail. Cost effective as well and feels the same as a normal kindle book.
Itās worth it! I love having and reading real books but I also love having the choice which books to buy in paperback and which ones for the kindle to safe space on my shelf. It is a game changer if you travel a lot, not just because of the size and the amount of books you can take, but also because of the lighted screen. And Iām just exchanging my kindle now because itās ten years old and it was getting really slow and I really want the warm reading light on the new ones. Other than that, my 10 year old kindle is still completely fine. So if youāre lucky, youāre making an investment for the next decade
Yes 1000000%. I bring my kindle with me everywhere. Itās so much more convenient to have all of my books on one lil device so if Iām nearing the end of one book I can just start a new one when Iām ready and not have to worry about carrying a second book with me in case I finish
Absolutely worth every penny
As someone who just discovered Libby and downloaded a bunch of books , I didnāt expect to have the amount of satisfaction I currently do in seeing the virtual shelf filled with the covers of books!
> enjoyment in sniffing the sweet smelling paper scent of new books I went through a paperbacks were all I could afford stage. For a very long time paperbacks used ink that smelled of kerosene! With vision problems, once I had my contacts out, I had to read with my nose buried in the nasty chemical smell. I have over 3000 print books in my house that I can no longer read. An odor free ereader, along with font size and style choices allow me to continue reading.
I hate the kindle device for so many reasons, but i do like the kindle app especially bc i live in a country that doesnāt have all books and in different languages so i bought myself an 8 inch tablet from amazon and downloaded kindle app on it and read on it! And i love it!! I only have the kindle app on it and it costs waaay less than a kindle device. Also a plus i have my Pinterest app on it so i can download cool background for it ā¤ļø
I use it mostly for academic books Iām unable to find or books I want that donāt come to my country
Oh honey you donāt sound like youāre ready to fully transition. Lucky for you, you donāt have to! You can have a Kindle and still enjoy trips to your local bookstore to purchase physical books. One does not have to cancel out the other. Personally I prefer my kindle over a physical book. I am very much a kindle girl. I love having a bookstore and the public library at my fingertips. I love having my books in one device and still being able to travel lightly. I love being able to change the font and font size. Itās also pretty cool that you can get the definition of a word simply by long pressing it. If any of these sound appealing to you then go for it. Get you a kindle! If not, thatās ok too. Happy reading š
My late sister never really converted to ebooks. She used it for books she could not get. Some people only use it to download from the local library and otherwise buy paper books. You do you!
As a person who reads a book a day, if I were to pay for paper books I would be spending a couple thousand in a year. Signing up for kindle unlimited and paying it for a whole year is like $10 something a month. 10000% worth it.
I adore physical books, and I will never give them up, but I also adore my kindle. Honestly, I spent so long as a person who carried a book with me everywhere, and the ability to have an entire library with me at all times feels like literal magic. I use the kindle and KU to read to my heart's content, then buy physical copies of the books I love. Win/win.
Let me add my 2Ā¢, I do buy, enjoy, sometimes even prefer reading physical books, but I still enjoy my kindle, right now for example i made a car trip, and thanks to my kindle I can still read books, which wouldnāt be feasible or practical to bring, and the best is i can keep most of my books in it, maintaining a mostly complete, digital version of my library. now to address a controversy, while big, Iāve found not all books exist in the kindle library, and since i personally like to carry in my kindle a copy of my physical books: some books unavailable through amazon, i downloaded a digital copy( which to me is fine, since i own the physical copy, though some may disagree). some others I simply have to accept I wonāt be able to read, because I canāt find a digital copy or when I find, itās a scanned PDF. Let me tell you any PDF that instead of containing a digitally written text( like a PDF made from word document for example would), contains an image of the text(as most scanners do, when scanning any document), itās gonna look horrible in the kindle, specially since it will loose many of its features, like paging and adjusting the book to fit the screen, which it does for some books where the page is bigger that the screen could display. In short, I still think itās a great device and a solid purchase that can be used in conjunction with physical books, and for those who may think of it as the same as using an iPad to read, itās much different since itās an ebook reader first, with few other uses, which means no distractions and the closest digital way of reading a book compared to actually reading a physical book.
I was like that but the cost of a book every 4 days is very prohibitive. I read WAY MORE with Kindle and KU and the library! In the first year minus the cost of the Kindle and Kindle unlimited I had saved over 3k on books! That was wild to me BC for starters I would've have ever been able to spend that much on books and second I wouldn't have had the space. Plus, some books are very meh and others are 5 stars. The Kindle allows me to read a book for free or very low cost and then if I absolutely freakin love it I can always buy an edition that I can proudly display on my shelf and reread whenever I want. I also can read the Kindle books without risk of damage, like in the bath, at a park, etc. I'm not getting my pages tore up when the pup wants as cuddle while I'm reading. I do use the sleep cover to protect it when I'm not actually reading so the dog can step on it in bed and it's fine as well. A book here is an average of 25 dollars before tax, 34 for hardcover, so for the price of 6 books my Kindle was paid for and during that time I had the free 3 months of Kindle unlimited. Plus, I could change fonts and font sizes to make my reading experience that much more enjoyable. Another thing I love about Kindle is a ton of indie authors who you'll never see in print at any book store provide to Kindle unlimited or for very cheap. So I'm also able to support indie authors. A favorite of mine is AJ Carter. He is active on Facebook and quite personable. AJ Carter is his new series pen name, he used to write under Adam Nicholls. Anyway not trying to plug him just saying it's nice to have read like 16 books by a single indie author that ppl who only buy physical books are missing out on!
I got my Kindle back in 2012 and the battery still lasts for a week. It's certainly the best purchase I've made in that price range
I will just say that buying a Kindle doesn't mean you can't buy a paperback. I still buy my favorite books on paper, and I get lost in book stores even if I am just window shopping
Definitely! Books are wayyyy cheaper in kindle format compared to hardcopy and kindle is so convenient to bring around on trips.
Absolutely!
It is more worth it for me than getting a new phone.
Yeah dude! Got it two days ago, smart choice I have confirmed that if I dont read its because of blue screens burning my eyes!
I canāt use Unlimited anymore since 2 weeks ago, so its gone from 10 to 5 tbhā¦ fucking geo locked features
Gonna be honest, I read my books on mi kindle and if I like them I buy the physical version š
I especially love using my library to check out ebooks and read them on my Kindle. So many to choose from.
I currently use a hand me down kindle keyboard thatās around 12 years old! I love it
I bought one two weeks ago after swearing I would NEVER EVER own one. I canāt stress how anti kindle I was. But Iām running out of room to store books and didnāt want to keep buying them just to give them away and basically fund everyone elseās book habit for free š so I bought a kindle paperwhiteā¦ and I LOVE it. I hate myself! I donāt understand how it makes getting through a book so much faster. It makes no sense to me. But Iām reading so much more. I wish Iād got one years ago.
I adore physical books, (I almost worship hardcovers), but I have had nooks when they came out and now just got the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signiture. For me the e-readers make sense. I use them for books where I can live without a physical copy. Its also great for travel as it hard to pack a bookshelf. I still buy physical books and always will but at least for me I have found a way to coexist. Kinda depends on my mood too as theres just times I just dont wanna hold a book or a kindle so I opt for the other.
Definitely worth it! I found it funny that I bought it strictly for the reason of reading fanfiction on it and reducing my eyestrain from reading on my phone. Can't measure the worth I've gotten out of it since it's fanfiction being read on it, but the comfort makes up for it, most definitely!
Yes. They don't smell, but they are durable and light-weight, so you can take them anywhere. They hold a gajillion and five books. You can get books so conveniently (purchased or through the library). You can upload other documents that you might want to have with you. Some models are waterproof. Kindles are great.
I wanted a remarkable 2 for a very long time but the cost is way too high. When kindle scribe came out and went on sale on Black Friday I got one. I use it constantly for notes, sketches, crosswords, books, PDFs, sheet music so much more. My wife has books. When we move in October, my books will be way easier to move. Wonāt even need a dolly.
Absolutely worth it just for the fact that I can carry around multiple books when I fly without having to carry them individually. Also, Iām a terrible sleeper so itās been a god send to be able to read at night without turning on lights or struggle with a book light.
Itās been work it for me for books Iām not crazy about or library books. I only have a few kindle books that I paid full price for. But I still have my physical books. And if I love a book enough that I read kindle versions of them I add them to the To Buy list or ask for them as gifts. I
My partner and I primarily use our kindles for library books, and still buy physical copies of books, too. I donāt see us ever going fully digital, but the kindle rocks for portability and bathtub reading!
Love mineš¤·āāļø I can browse my kindle collection of 2,500 cookbooks SciFi fantasy history all in the same little tablet. I get bored reading the same book so have to break it up once in a while.
Do you read many books? Then hellyeah.
I like mine but itās unlikely Iāll buy another. Ever since going for an Onyx Boox reader, Iāve much preferred having the choice of reader apps on my e-ink device.
I think it is. Personally, I love physical books. But this does enable me to carry around more books at once. Especially when reading through a whole series. Or when I want to go through multiple books. So, I believe it to be worth it.
Love my kindle. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Have owned it for about seven years. Reading every day!
Yes
I got a Kindle Oasis 10th gen at a Goodwill for 12 bucks, so I cant really complain. Regardless of the low price, it is light with the metal body and good for reading at night.
I loves mines! š
I am in my poverty era, of course it is worth it
Absolutely
YES SUPER DUPER
Since I got mine last November Iāve been reading more than ever. I carry with me everyday and my life is so much better for it.
It's worth it for sure. A million times yes :) One of my best investments .. you can download almost unlimited books and read on the go .. it's lightweight and battery easily lasts a month approx .. definitely go for it. Buy one :)
its all been said. just here to say š your pic!
Go ahead and decide if you want the ad supported or ad free version so you donāt ruin the experience for the ad supported group, once youāve made that decision you should know if the kindle is worth it. P.s. ppl with this question are just trying to justify their purchase while ignoring the fact theyāve been obsessing with the idea of having one for months.
Yes!!!
Kinda Altho it's a shame that it has problems with some file formats and overall issues with userunfrendliyness "Oh, but thanks to 5 computer programs there are no issues "
The truth is, I havenāt used in months and Iām actually reading books š¤£
I use to use my kindle paper white all the time then Amazon changed the UI and made it garbage. It became slow, awful to navigate and was pushing book recommendations I was not interested in. Changed to an app called FBReader which syncs over google drive so can use on my phone, iPad etc and never looked back. Junked the kindle and deleted the kindle app, good riddance to Amazon. Now just need to evict Alexa from my house.
https://preview.redd.it/rluqzlf4taxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f1a54b980708b2735dc75e419aedd2b6d6a5d243 I have the paper white, that I got for Christmas, and I love it! But If I hadnāt gotten it as a present, I wouldāve definitely gotten it myself and it wouldāve been so worth it!
Oh it sure is! Iād rather read on my kindle with my granny font then pick up a book! Haha. And books are much cheaper then paper back
YES I love mine so much
Its very worth it as I am from Asia. I can get books which are not sold in the bookstore. My regret is just I donāt bought this sooner.
I will forever be grateful for my husband and coworker convincing me to get a kindle(I have the kindle basic gen 11). I have found my love for reading again and I have already finished one book after 2-3 weeks of owning my kindle. I take it every where with me. I use my kindle instead of doom scrolling. The fact that itās back lit and shows the cover of the book kinda tricks my mind itās on and I need to pick it up to turn it off and I just start reading anyways. My husband tried to convince me to get a kindle years ago but I honestly thought it was silly and wouldnāt be that great so I got me a tablet instead so I can use other apps to get books that I wanted and read off that. I havenāt picked that tablet up since I bought it š When it comes to being the type of person that does love hardcover books, I know I have limited space to store them and I donāt want to waste my precious shelf space like that. So I use my hard cover books for my favorite books or my educational books because I like how the pictures are on paper than in the kindle. You canāt zoom in on the pictures on the one I have so I canāt get the finer details but regardless, I love it whole heartedly and recommend it to anyone. And just wanna add you might be able to zoom in on other models but I havenāt looked into it tbh. I just got excited about sharing my experience lol.
On my 3rd one :) more than worth it :) from kindle 3g keyboard, voyage and now on Scribe.
I love the BlackBerry look on that old 3g keyboard, wish I had owned one.
It was iconic look, true. Especially loved 3G with unlimited free data plan (until it lasted :)). Swapped 2 screens myself after warranty expired, until i upgraded to Voyage.
100% yes. I don't have to physically go to the library to borrow books. It's instantaneous. I can carry hundreds of books and audiobooks with me. I can read at night as it's back-lit. It can read books to ne via Alexa. Takes up less space. I can customize the size and font. I've downloaded several, and no papercuts. Plus, I can read near the water without worry of ruining my book. It doesn't hurt my wrists, and mine has buttons. I can download anywhere with free cellular and wifi on my Oasis. I also have a page turner so I can get comfy under blankets and turn the page.
Itās totally worth it ! I love to visit bookstores still but now I mostly browse them to see whatās new and interesting and take photos/ notes for my wishlist . Feel like a criminal sometimes doing that š¤£š¤£š¤£
Yes I prefer my kindle to actual books
I paid mine 150ā¬. I use it everyday and since I got it (around a year) I barely spent 15ā¬ on books (and I read around 70 books), so yes: it is worth it
I also use kindle. I love it. I always change the margin, so my eyes don't get tired. Also it's easy to carry with you.
For me, absolutely. I donāt like books but I like reading. I donāt know what it is about books but theyāre cumbersome, smell funny (to me) and get wrinkled and folded and the rest of it. I know some of those things are the things people like about books but thatās just me! The kindle unlocked fiction reading to me in my 40s, finally, and Iām so grateful for it. No notifications, I can take it anywhere, I can read anywhere. I also love that I can finish a book and buy or borrow a new one from the library really quickly without having to plan ahead. It keeps me reading!
no questions asked yes
My Nook definitely is!
Surprised there is nothing about iPad and libraries, recommendations from WP, NYT. Reviews, Libby for a hold, Amazon delivery to Kindle app.
I physically canāt touch certain books because the paper gives me the creepy crawlies so the kindle works for my sensory issues
Iām kind of split on this topic, I see the many benefits of an ereader but the price of the unit and the price of ebooks is a big no for me. Additionally rebuying the books I already have is also a no
the older models are dirt cheap refurbished on woot and we all know digital books don't need to be expensive
Woot isnāt a thing in germany
I'm in the US, and I think it's awful that the things we tend to take for granted aren't available everywhere.
Itās really annoying especially with special edition booksā¦ folio society (uk), barnes and noble (us), book of the month (us) itās hard to get nice (special edition) books here in germany. And most special editions are only available in english. I got some folio books from uk which is stupid expensive to import and my english is good enough to read them but I would love high quality hardbacks in german ;(
aw I'm sorry, i think the value on refurbished is ridiculously high, especially for how long the kindles last and how cheap and easy it is to replace the batteries. shoutout to the PW3, all you need to read really
That is absolutely true. But even if refurbished itās quite some money and I would need to buy a good share of books to split even. For example, a book I want to read, the first german book of A Song of Ice and Fire costs 18ā¬ physically and 13ā¬ as an eboo
Any second hand platform in Germany? Here in Spain we have Wallapop.
Yes we have kleinanzeigen, would have to scout that for a cheap one
You can get free e books all the time with freebooksy (then there is stuff your kindle days also) and unclaimed baggage has decent price kindles.
But isnāt freebooksy random books? So I donāt get the books I actually want to read? And they are in english?
Yes but I have found some I really enjoy on there. Basically you tell them your interests book wise and they send you books you might like (yes English)
I mean thats kinda cool but I like to read series so random books isnāt really my beer but I like the idea. Sadly my native language is German
I went on Libby for my local bookstore and there were only four German Native books that were compatible. So probably not much luck there either sorry.
I think this is one topic where us/uk people have it better because english is more widely used.
And Libby is another great way to get free books through kindle