2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

I had a couple of hundred books to read a year ago and now my library is getting pretty slim. Our local library isn't open so buying used books there or borrowing isn't an option. I thought about Kindle and wondered just what they're all about and if any of you have Kindles and what model. There seems to be quite a choice and I looked at the PaperWhite, but some reviews said that it had screen glare. I'd like an 8GB as I don't think I need storage capacity for 15,000 books with the 32GB. Do any of you out there have Kindles and what do you like or dislike about the different models available? And can you download books from your local library with a Kindle?

crphoto8 Loc: Anaheim, California

Do you have a tablet such as iPad? If you do then you can install the Kindle app on it & download books from Amazon's store. Apple too has a Books app. Both Amazon and Apple have free books besides the ones for which you pay.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

We bought a Nook Reader (Barnes & Noble) in 2010, before tablets???
My wife now uses the Nook App on the tablet ( about 98%, Kindle 2%?)

If you have a tablet, I'd go that way using the Nook App.
I don't remember how much memory is in the tablet, but my wife reads daily and is always downloading books.

We also use the tablet for road (Google) maps when on the road traveling.

Update - Internal memory is 16Gb and we added a 32Gb "external" card.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Our library has also closed, physically, but you can check out Kindle books from their web site. During the past 12 months, my wife and I have probably read close to 100 books via Kindle app on our tablets.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

My wife has been using a Kindle or 4 years. Mostly, she reads books off Amazon, but also browse the internet. No complaints. She has never mentioned screen glare.

wrangler5 Loc: Missouri

This is what I do if they're available. Our library has ebook loans available through a number of sources, only one of which is Kindle, so there's really quite a range of stuff available. Unlike ebooks you buy, those you check out from/through the library expire and disappear from your device after the "borrow" period is up (although I think you can "renew" the loan for a limited period, at least with some books.) But other than that, it's an even better deal than going to the library to check one out because you don't spend any gas going to and from.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Both Kindle (Amazon) and Nook (Barnes & Noble) have free apps for PC, Mac and Android.
I have an early basic Nook, A Nook HD, a sadly smashed Nook Tablet that got knocked off a table and the screen shattered and one of the latest Nook 10.1" tablets. I also have both the free Nook & Kindle reading apps on the 10.1" tablet as well as my PC desktop and laptop.

It is amazing how strong I am at 75, I can hold over 1000 books and magazines in one hand now, pixels don't weigh much.

There are also programs that will translate from one format to another if the book you want is only available in a different format. (Kindle>Nook & Nook>Kindle plus others-yes there are several formats for Ebooks)

2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

I do not have a cellphone or tablet, only my desktop computer.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

You can eead kindle on a PC as well.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Or there's a Nook application for PCs.

Jon_Armitage Loc: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Try Kindle Cloud Reader---basically it's an app that runs inside the web browser of your choice. I prefer this to both the tablet app and the desktop computer app.

2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

If I didn't have a bad back, that might be OK, but I have to read lying down, flat on my back.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I've been borrowing Kindle e-books from my library for a couple of years. Until October I read them with the free Amazon Kindle reader in my Chrome browser on a Chromebook.

In October I purchased the Kindle Paperwhite 6" device (8 GB, with ads - but they are minimally invasive, mostly just on the main screen) and love it. I've never noticed glare but I've not used it outdoors.

When I borrow an e-book from the library by using my Chromebook, there is a button "read with Kindle." Clicking that takes me to amazon and an automatic Kindle download to my reading device. As mentioned, you can simply let the time expire (it's 3 weeks with my library) or you can "return to library" via the menu on the Kindle.

For those without limitations such as the OP's back issues, look into the FLIPPY for holding a Kindle or tablet.

Click here for the one I purchased (it was $5.00 less in October).

Each side is a different angle. When I'm in my recliner and set it on my legs, there is one angle that works better than when it rests on my rolling computer table. It's the coolest invention ever! 😁 😁

One more tip: if you sign up for the amazon Kindle daily email of 24-hour sales, you will get a list of e-books for $1.99 to $3.99. When I find one that looks of interest, I check my library's e-books before buying. Often they have it.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Clicked on link. Item came up @ $29.98. ??

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

I have over the years used a Kindle reader and iPad, only to now use exclusively my Note8. In the last 4 years I have amassed a library of just over 1,700 books, and as I am essentially retired, I pretty much read for my enjoyment, having happily almost entirely given up the TV. The display on my Note8 I find to be plenty large enough and as it is always with me, it is always available. I receive daily emails from Bookbub, Early Bird Books, and My Next Read, from which you can select titles in almost any format. I have defined my reading interests on them and they seem to cull out those applicable titles on sale - which include a vast array of great offerings at good prices. I have found added benefit to utilizing my cell phone as a one stop source, as I also keep my music and Audible titles on it and can access them in my vehicle. I hope this maybe gives you a hand. Best regards and happy reading.