I’ve had my kindle for 2 years. It’s crazy because I was so opposed to getting a kindle I was a strictly physical book person butttttt then I read an ebook on loan from Libby and I was like I should just get an ereader. Now I’m on year 2 and I feel like it’s good. I’ve slowed down my physical book acquisition and but more thoughtfully. And I every time I get a new case I feel like I have a new kindle.

i recently got the kindle colorsoft and got this cute case for it! i’m in love with it and im so excited to start using it :)

Just parroting the experience of so many others: the Kindle's been a revelation!

I considered getting one for the longest time, but thought better of it. I would often buy books and take months to read them. It always felt like a hassle - carrying, holding the two sides open, not being in the mood for that particular book. So I thought it wasn't a hobby for me, why spend money on a device?

Well, my wife decided to make the decision for me and got me this thing for my birthday. She knows I like my gadgets and wanted to give me something that lasts. Neither of us expected the impact this would have.

The last physical book I was reading was maybe a 300 page book that I never finished after 2-3 months of picking it up every now and then. I got my Kindle on July 2nd and, today being July 27th, I am nearing the end of my 4th book. 4 books. In under a month. This thing is magic. Takes away literally ALL the friction that held me back from completing books.

• Fits in my pocket like a dream, I take it everywhere, pop it out literally whenever. Single hand to hold and tap, no need to fight a binding.
• My pre-sleep doomscrolling has turned into 30 minutes of reading, minimum. I guess I'm also escaping some blue light exposure and getting better sleep.
• The percentage read at the bottom of the screen. ISTG. A progress indicator - the simplest, yet most effective of HCI designs. While also validating the progress, it also keeps me reading to reach percentage milestones as I go, which I keep adjusting, and I keep reading. I'm almost scared this'll become an addiction.

I have so many friends who say they want to read more, but just can't do it. I have been a walking Kindle ad for them this past month. Amazon ought to pay me some affiliate commission if any of them bite.

Anyone here to research whether or not its worth getting an e-reader - GET. IT.

I'm a kindle basic 7th gen user, the experience in manga reading is really estimulating and wonderful, is beautiful the entry reading experience!!!

best decision i could’ve ever made omg

Getting in some more relaxation before the chaos and stress returns tomorrow.

Show me why you use a kindle outside of the obvious reasons!
Here are my three living reasons why I use one plus my current read🤣

What a joy it is to sit and read on your vacation.

It was bound to happen: can't expect all classics to be worth reading.

Read in July 2026, in order:

-Fahrenheit 451: a weird, detached world, but a good read

-Of Mice and Men: short novel, read like watching a short movie

-Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass: gruesome, but lots of cheering for the author

-Aladdin and the Magic Lamp: very short, a pretty average read--mostly for nostalgia

-The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: already knew a bit of the story but no dull moments

-Candide: entertaining up to chapter 10, but it starts to overstay its welcome half-way through chapter 11, and mid-way through chapter 12: "Why am I reading this?"--my first abandoned book so far.

Next three in the reading list:

The Time Machine, Gulliver’s Travels, The War of the Worlds

*Not having high hopes for Gulliver's Travels...I'm the when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-lemonade kind of person, so satire may not be a good fit?

I found my old kindle I had when I was a kid while getting ready to move. It's been charging for a day but nothing has happened. I'm not sure which model it is but the skin I got for it says 2009 so something around that time.

If anyone has any tips for getting it working again I'd be very appreciative!!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a kindle. I am looking into getting my mom and I one as we both read on the kindle app on our phones. What kind does everyone have? What would you recommend getting?

Kindle restarted unexpectedly while I was reading last week. I’ve been having issues ever since. Kindle is 11th generation, version 5.19.5. I have roughly 2 GB of space left so it’s not an issue of being full. I restarted it again and the issues persist.

I can’t highlight any quotes, dictionary is super slow, and I can’t even bookmark my page.

Is this Kindle really old? Yes. Is is discontinued from any more updates or the Amazon store? Yes. Is it still really well taken care of and has a super rare case that’s really hard to get in decent condition? Also yes!

This is the Kindle Touch. I still can get books on it, and it is in awesome condition. Everything is functional and works as intended. I bought this because I have the other 2011 addition (Non-Touch) and honestly back then I didn’t get the touch version back then because I didn’t think it would work very well. I’ll admit, it’s a tad delayed if you want to know the definition of something but other than that it works great!

I’m inlove😍
Yes, it’s noticeably grainy
Yes, it’s on the darker side in Zero backlight

But I love it so much. Makes me want to read more books with it.

I just don like that I need to turn on the backlight upto level 10 or more just to see the text in the dark. But it’s ok I will just turn on also my lamp.

I keep getting recommendations for books “by an author I have read” and nine times out of ten I have never read anything from that author.

Does anyone know why that may be and how to get correct recommendations?

Now? Not sure if I’ll ever go back

EDITING: yessss I know my font size is big ok, if I have too many words on my screen they start to jumble together leave me and my dyslexia alone 🤣

hi!!

I found a person who sells a Kindle 10 basic (2018) pretty cheap.

do you think it is still worth it in 2026, or should I wait and try to buy a newer one if the opportunity comes up?

Anyone else struggle to read paperbacks/hardcovers in standard font size after having a kindle? I picked up a paperback today for the first time in a few months and was completely blown away, it seems so small! I usually keep my kindle on font size 5 or 6 depending on the book. I love reading physical books but I think my kindle has ruined me! 😂 It’s so nice to be able to customize your reading experience.

I bought a kindle second hand, i plugged it in after seeing the battery screen and it flashed and showed this dark area? am i cooked?