One book a month: Seven e-book readers to help you meet your goal and make it a habit by 2022

Join a book club, sign up for Goodreads or other communities of readers, buy a book that records your readings or simply something so simple and effective a Twitter thread to keep track of what you read: if this 2022 you you have proposed to read a book a month, we suggest you make the leap to an eReader if you have not done so yet. In this article you will find a practice e-book reader buying guide and a careful selection of featured models.

How to choose a good eReader

If you’re here, it’s probably because one of your resolutions for 2022 is to read more than you did last year. And well, we all know that this list of good intentions is not always fulfilled for the new year.

In any case, Before buying an e-book reader it is essential to know how much and how we are going to use it: It is not the same to end up reading a couple of books a year than to meet your goal and end up being a book eater that takes advantage of the moments while traveling on public transport, before sleeping or when you go to the beach or swimming pool. Thus, for these three use scenarios, we could use a great very light model, with integrated light and waterproof, respectively.

• Design. One of the advantages over paper books is that an eReader is lighter, more manageable and even ergonomic to be able to read with one hand (although it depends on the model). If you are going to use it in mobility, pay special attention to this section. And if you have the idea of ​​using them near water (while taking a bath, in the pool or on the beach), it is essential that they have relative resistance to water to avoid displeasure.

• Screen. The diagonals of electronic readers move between 6 and 8 inches, a fork that emulates the paper pocket format. Of course, as important as the size is its quality, resolution and brightness. If you are going to read often, the 300 dpi resolution is ideal for its diagonal. Although these days it is a widespread feature, having a built-in light will help you both when there is little ambient light and when there is too much. The icing on the cake is color – if you’re going to read comics, this feature can be very interesting.

• Supported formats. Although it is true that thanks to software such as Caliber you can convert formats, if you are looking for a simple experience (this is very important if you are not a technological person), check in which formats your reader in question can read: PDF, AZW3, AZW, TXT , PDF, MOBI, PRC, HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG or BMP, EPUB … For example, the latter is not compatible with Amazon Kindle.

• File transfer. While the most basic and veteran models pull the USB cable to pass files, if you are looking for maximum comfort, Wi-Fi connectivity will allow you to download books without cables and without complications. However, if you are going to read a lot and want to download books wherever you are (yes, also on the street or in the subway) there are also models with LTE connectivity.

• Catalog, subscriptions and prices. Usually books, whether in EPUB or Kindle format, cost the same and this price is generally lower than the paper versions. However, if you are clear that you are going to read a lot and that you will need ideas and offers, you may be interested in services such as Kindle Unlimited that for 9.99 euros / month (with two months of free trial) has a bag of more than a million of books available.

What about autonomy and capacity? Unless you’re going to be a die-hard reader, even the most basic and affordable versions perform well in these respects. Or what is the same, that you can save a lot of titles and read for weeks with a tight investment. Although logically, the more the better.

Featured Models

Kindle

For a small price you get a book whose main incentive is precisely the Amazon ecosystem: the intuitive interface, its catalog and offers … but also an eReader that is more than enough for those who read from time to time.

Among the strengths of the Kindle 2019 (89.99 euros) we highlight how light and compact it is (yes, with thick frames), its illuminated screen, its autonomy of weeks and that with its 4GB of capacity you will have to store a lot of books. If you want something cheap and that works well, it is a great candidate.

Kobo Nia

Although the Kindle are the most popular eReaders on the market, there is life beyond the Amazon ecosystem and also at reasonable prices, such as the Kobo Nia (99 euros), the best e-book reader under 100 euros.

And it is that for a little more than the previous one you take a model that doubles storage and also significantly improves image quality, since while the basic Kindle stays at 167 dpi (fair but enough for the occasional reader), the Nia goes up to 212 dpi.

Kindle Paperwhite 2021

Traditionally the Paperwhite has always been Amazon’s best value for money eReader And this renewed generation is no exception. And it is that if you are clear that you are not only going to meet your goal of one book a month, but that you are also going to establish the habit of reading, this Paperwhite 2021 (139 euros) is a master purchase.

Its autonomy and storage space figures are plenty for intensive use, but the most interesting thing in practice is its screen: 6.8 “(more than the previous generation), with adjustable warm lighting and a density of 300 dpi guarantee a good experience.

Another extra to consider is that It is IPX8 certified so you can take it with you near water And this generation incorporates a handy USB-C port for faster charging.

Kobo Libra 2

Also with water resistance and USB-C, the Kobo Libra 2 (189 euros) goes up to 7 “inches and does so without overcompromising handling thanks to an asymmetrical ergonomic design so you can use it with one hand.

With a very high storage space for this type of device (32GB) and Bluetooth so that you not only read, but also enjoy audiobooks, this is it. an eReader for intensive users who are going to devour books this 2022.

Tagus Astro

If you have in mind to take advantage of those moments in no man’s land to read, for example at the airport or in the subway, and you are looking for a compact eReader, pay attention to the Tagus Astro (179 euros) because it boasts of being The lightest, thinnest and smallest 6-inch model on the market so you can even carry it in your pocket.

With Bluetooth to enjoy audiobooks and treatment against viruses and bacteriaIts main “but” is that its density is 212ppp, suitable for light use, but somewhat adjusted compared to other similar models.

Kindle Oasis

If you are clear that reading is here to stay and you like the Amazon ecosystemThen consider the Kindle Oasis (249 euros), its most premium model.

Among its assets stands out its Large 7 “display with 300dpi and ergonomically designed for one-handed operation, the possibility to buy the LTE version and water resistance.

PocketBook InkPad Color

Essays, novels, theater, poetry but … What about the comics? If yours are comicsThen you need an eReader with a color screen to be able to enjoy them anywhere and the PocketBook InkPad Color (304 euros) is a great candidate.

It is not a cheap eReader and it is certainly not the most compact in the world, but its 7.8-inch display achieves 300dpi in black and white and 300 dpi in color, allowing you to delight yourself with text and images. This reader is also waterproof, has 16GB of space expandable via microSD, Bluetooth and USB-C

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