TheBookSwarm
Ask Question

To get a kindle as an E reader or no?

To get a kindle as an E reader or no?

Tara #review #e-book

43
Reply

130 Answers

Nicole

I vote yes! Specifically the Paperwhite.

1
Reply
Kathleen

If you want a dedicated reading device that you can read in any lighting, with no glare, and decreased eyestrain, I say the Kindle Paperwhite.

1
Reply
Robyn

Love my paperwhite

1
Reply
Leiah

I have a kindle fire I bought last year or year before. Love it

1
Reply
TaraQuestion author

So the paperwhite is a kindle as well? I have much to learn. Lol

1
Reply
Laura

Yes for sure

1
Reply
Loba

Can you use hoopla for downloading library ebooks on kindle?

1
Reply
Efterpi

@Loba if you have a fire kindle which you can easily root then yeah you can. I use Libby for it which is similar to hoopla.

1
Loba

@Efterpi great thanks!

0
Angelina

Yes! But there’s a new Paperwhite coming out soon. Waterproof and double the storage I believe… you MIGHT want to hold out and see what sort of feedback it gets. Might be worth the wait…!

1
Reply
Mary

Kindle Papsrwhite is fabulous. Can read indoors or outdoors with no glare off the screen. Love mine. I actually have two so that one is always charged.

1
Reply
Leighkaren

Yup I have the ?

1
Reply
Rikki

The new paperweight that comes out in November looks amazing not gonna lie. I’m getting a 32gb one.

2
Reply
Catherine

Yes

1
Reply
Anjali

Yes. Paperwhite

1
Reply
Cherron

I just wish the paperwhite would do Scribd! ?

2
Reply
Rachel

What is Scribd? please.

0
Cherron

A subscription book service. $9 a month for a vast selection. I use it and the library for almost all my reading.

0
Elizabeth

Yes. Paperwhite. I love mine. Just got it.

1
Reply
Henry

Yes go for it. Download overdrive and read when you have turned off the lights.

1
Reply
Jessica

Yes! I love my oasis

1
Reply
Lisa

I like mine.

1
Reply
Jill

Yes definitely!

1
Reply
Chelsea

Yes

1
Reply
Matthew

But which kindle?

0
Reply
TaraQuestion author

@Matthew I’m not sure.

0
Timothy

Yes

1
Reply
Rae

Yes

1
Reply
Laura

Yes!

1
Reply
Christine

Kindle Paperwhite is awesome!

2
Reply
Dayna

Yes!

1
Reply
Laurie

Yes

1
Reply
Amy

yes kindle paper whte

2
Reply
Brandy

I have a kindle fire and love it. It’s basically my ipad. I do everything on it. Read, Facebook, email. I rarely use my laptop anymore. I read both on kindle and paperback. Definitely worth the money imo!

1
Reply
Tabs

yes and they just announced the new one today 🙂

2
Reply
Tabs

specifically the paperwhite especially if you like to read everywhere and want a more book experience

1
Allan

Kindle Paperwhite is a great e-reader.

1
Reply
Nicole

Yes

1
Reply
Anna

Yes! I love my Paperwhite!

1
Reply
Ashly

YES

1
Reply
Jennifer

Yes, get the new paperwhite that’s coming out

2
Reply
Apologia

You cannot smell the book if you use Kindle…

1
Reply
Jill

Yeah so no dust or mildew ?

4
Kendall

Yes!

0
Reply
Janice

Definitely

0
Reply
Carita

Yes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

0
Reply
Ruthena

For me it’s a no. I love holding my book’s in my hand.

1
Reply
Rachel

Yes!

0
Reply
LaVonne

I had been just reading real books, but decided to buy a paper white Kindle during a sale. I am reading my first book on it The Martian! I really think I read faster on it, than I do with books. Loving it!

3
Reply
Maggie

Yes!

1
Reply
Kristen

Yes!!

1
Reply
Yari

Yes

1
Reply
Eden

Yes

1
Reply
Carla

Yes, I’m packing for a European cruise. Don’t want to pack a bunch of library books or keep my husband up with th light on so I can read. No other practical choice.

1
Reply
Kaleigh

Yes

1
Reply
Celeste

My daughter bought me a $200 one a few years ago..I used it so much I burnt it out…got another one the following year ( a bit cheaper) and really dont use it much at all..I love books! But I can say the Nexus brand reader is amazing!

1
Reply
Himanshu

@Celeste what is Nexus reader…never heard of it

0
Celeste

@Himanshu, its a reader / tablet…the one I have now is like that too.

0
Himanshu

@Celeste but a tablet has glare n blue light…much better is Kindle ereader

0
Celeste

Himanshu possibly…Ive been using tablet for about 7 years now, Ive never had a problem.

0
Celeste

On both of them that Ive had, you can change the font, size and color.

0
Himanshu

@Celeste I’ve kindle n used a Samsung tablet,but kindle is wayyyyyyy better… Doesn’t hurts my eyes

1
Helen

NOOOOOO

1
Reply
Sharon

yes, I didn’t want to when I did but because it holds so many more books than I can put in my house, I did.

1
Reply
Joanne

Yes yes yes…… but I’ve just read there’s a new Paperwhite coming out in November – this one is waterproof (reading in the bath cones to mind)!
I might need an upgrade

2
Reply
Tiffany

Yes

1
Reply
Rob

Yes. I very much enjoy my Paperwhite. Try one. They’re releasing a new model next month.

1
Reply
Ann

The Kindle Paperwhite is wonderful, it’s the only one I’ve found that doesn’t give me horrible headaches and eyes strain after hours of reading ^.^ Only downside is the organization of the books, I wish there was an easier way to do it—or at least more options. ^.^

2
Reply
Justine

I got a fire tablet, so that I could feel like I’m getting more use out of it. But so far I only use it to read books ?

1
Reply
Justine

PS I do love it though!

0
Missy

Absolutely! My hubby gotten me one 4 years back and I’m loving every secs with it.

1
Reply
Mary

I love my Kindle Fire.

0
Reply
Anneke

Yes

0
Reply
Shriya

Yes

0
Reply
Kilee

Kindle paper white!! Avoid a fire. They make your eyes hurt.

1
Reply
LJ

YES! Although I do love my Fire and use it to read all the time.

1
Reply
Amber

Yes

1
Reply
Sydney

Yes

1
Reply
Najah

yes!!!

1
Reply
Jordan

Kindle old books are free.

1
Reply
Munnu

Get the new Paperwhite!! Will be one of your best investments!!

3
Reply
Mercedes

Yes

1
Reply
Serenity

What is the difference between paperwhite and fire? I’ve never had an electronic reader before, never interested me but I am considering one now I have a 3 month old. I haven’t read much due to always having my hands full and I think a kindle would be helpful for a bit of reading without switching on a light?

1
Reply
Laurie

@Serenity I use my paperwhite to read in bed at night. I’ve also heard they are the best for reading outside – no glare from the sun.

0
Laurie

@Serenity they are also great for travelling and the battery life is much much longer than a tablet.

1
Angelina

Mostly the difference is in battery life AND screen. There’s a difference that the fire functions closer to a tablet too, but when it comes to books/reading those are the two main ones. Amazon shows a bit of a comparison “chart” too to help buyers decide but honestly… the Paperwhite is superior BY FAR if ALL you’re using it for is reading.

1
Anindita

Yes

1
Reply
Jaqueline

I love mine. Life has not been the same ever since.

2
Reply
Alex

Absolutely.

1
Reply
Himanshu

Yes

1
Reply
Paul

I’d say yes. My neice loves hers

1
Reply
Ruth

Yes

1
Reply
Sue

Definatly

1
Reply
Darshnik

Nope. Waste for money.

2
Reply
Dawn

i love my kindle!

1
Reply
Jennifer

Yes

0
Reply
Susan

Yes, the Paperwhite?

0
Reply
Donna

Yes

0
Reply
Krystal

No. Use the kindle app on your phone. It’s cheaper.

1
Reply
Komal

Always yes… you’ll never get out of shelf space. You will be powerful enough to carry 50-100 books in your bare hands… 🙂

0
Reply
Alina

Get an ereader with front light and that’s compatible with multiple formats. Kindle is only compatible with .mobi

0
Reply
Kris

Yes

0
Reply
Louise

I’m a book lover. My books are like security blankets when I look around and see them. Sorry! Not anything else for me. I like the feel of a book.

0
Reply
Jacky

Yes, yes, yes! I spoilt myself to an oasis which is fab but I had a paper white before and it’s just as good. Really worth taking the plunge

1
Reply
Barbara

I have a Samsung Galaxy tab. Is this the same as a kindle? I get books from my library. This gives me 14 days to finish reading it. I didn’t realize I had to have wifi to be able to use it. Bummer.

0
Reply
Antigoni

Definitely. Get it during Black Friday offers

0
Reply
Ken

Kindle Paper White. Love it. I can carry ALL my books and TBR stack in my back pocket. Very convenient. I can read in the dark. Also, I can read it and use both hand to eat. I understand the good feeling that holding a paper book gives; it was difficult for me to make the change to an ereader. Last night I started reading a hard-bound booki, but the print was too small. I grabbed my Kindle, played with the adjustable font (bigger and changed the style) and read until I Zzzzzz’d.

0
Reply
ピナカト

yes but i use ipad for ebook. i dont have kindle.

0
Reply
Cecilia

Yes!!!

0
Reply
Emily

I just used my iPad with the kindle app.

0
Reply
Mary

Yes!

0
Reply
Scott

Yes!!! Best purchase ever once you get used to them!!

0
Reply
Karen

yes, love mine.

0
Reply
Imogen

Kindle PaperWhite for sure. I have one and absolutely love it!

0
Reply
Margaret

I’m on my second Nook. Because I’m a nerd and a book hoarder, sometimes I just have to have a book right NOW. The Nook makes this possible much of the time. It’s a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Nook so it’s also a tablet that I can check my emails on, go on Facebook, play games – oh and read books on. I love it. It’s also easy to take to the gym and read books while I’m on the treadmill. (this is starting to sound like a commercial).

0
Reply
Omaira

yepsy❤️

0
Reply
Paula

Yes

0
Reply
Gisela

Definitely

0
Reply
Gisela

Definitely

0
Reply
Lynn

No

0
Reply
John

Whatever suits your taste.love hardcover myself…

0
Reply
Brynn

I like the paperback books better

0
Reply
Jessica

Absolutely, and grab “Cautivador” first!

0
Reply
Dina

Yes

0
Reply
Libby

New paperwhite coming our November 7th with Audible and its waterproof

0
Reply
Terry

I do like my kindle paperwhite but I miss the page turner buttons that were on the old kindles.

1
Reply
Karen

I still have one like that. I do much more prefer the buttons than the touch screen.
I have a Nook with a touch screen. Prefer the buttons on my kindle.

1
D'Arcy

YES. Great for flexible access to anything you want to read, anywhere!

0
Reply
Toni

I tired using my kindle fire as an e reader and I didn’t like it as I found it hard to read outside so I got oasis and I love it

0
Reply
L

I love my kindle paper white. It’s great for reading outside or in the dark and awesome for traveling

0
Reply
Leave a Answer Cancel

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Loading Please wait
Log in
Register
Categories
  • get the book
  • questionnaire
  • recommend
  • review
Genres
animal art biography business chick lit classics comics contemporary cookbooks crime detective fantasy fiction gay and lesbian graphic novel historical fiction history horror humor and comedy kids languages manga memoir music mystery nonfiction novel paranormal philosophy poetry psychology religies religion romance scary science science fiction self help spirituality sports suspense thriller travel young adult young adults
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

2019 © TheBookSwarm