Carry the whole bookstore around with you with an e-book reader. With different functionalities and e-book format options, you can carry the library too. Endless reading hours await you with these e-book readers. Read in the bath with a waterproof Kindle, read in the sunshine with an anti-glare screen, and give your kids hours of reading pleasure distraction free with a reader that’s designed to be just that—a reader (no games included). Find the best e-book readers below.

Bring your favourite books with you anywhere — even to the bath, by the pool, or at the beach — with the waterproof Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. Rated IPX8 after tests in lab conditions, it’s proven to be able to survive an accidental dunk into freshwater (up to 2 m, for about 60 minutes) and seawater (up to 0.25 m, for about 3 minutes). It also comes with Audible, allowing you to listen to audiobooks while preoccupied with other tasks.

Why we love it:

— Comes with extensive storage choices — Available in vibrant colours — With built-in adjustable light

Immerse yourself in all-time classics as well as newer titles with the PocketBook Touch HD 3. With 16 GB of memory space, you can download as many books and documents as you want, and this handy little reader also supports audio files, so you can listen to music and audiobooks in peace. Specialised anti-glare technology, text-to-speech functions, and Bluetooth capabilities makes reading and listening even easier, whether you’re relaxing at home, or learning on the go. You can comfortably continue reading even at night as this e-book reader has a SMARTlight function that regulates the lighting and colours for your benefit.

Why we love it:

— Comes in a portable design — For long-lasting entertainment — Has 64 GB ROM and 512 GB expandable memory

Created exactly to provide a distraction-free reading experience, the Amazon Kindle is decked with a flexible front light that allows you to read conveniently for hours, whether you’re indoors or outdoors. It has a 167 ppi glare-free display which shows up clearly, even under harsh sunlight. This e-book reader also has an astonishing battery life, with a single charge’s power lasting for up to weeks.

Why we love it:

— Can be held with one hand — Also features Audible — Adjustable text size within the page

Perfect for rookies to reading as well as more seasoned readers, the Kindle Kids Edition supports young readers’ development through features such as Vocabulary Builder, which creates flashcards using words looked up in the device’s built-in dictionary for future reference, and Word Wise, which allows simple definitions to appear over complex words.

Why we love it:

— Comes with absolutely zero distractions — With a black and white, glare-free display — Also features Audible

One of the most annoying things about e-books is that there are many file types, and certain e-book readers don’t support certain formats. Here’s a breakdown of which e-book readers support which formats.

HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, EPUB and BMP files are only supported through conversion. Amazon has a free downloadable software called Kindle Previewer, which you can use to upload and convert these files into a readable format on your Kindle. You’ll need to manually plug the Kindle into a computer to transfer them.

Kindle files and Apple iBooks are not supported, but VANKYO supports the most file formats natively of any e-book reader.

Though you may enjoy the feel of a new book in your hands, and the act of turning a page, sometimes it’s more practical, and more fun, to have an e-book reader. With multiple storage options, it is almost limitless how many books you can carry with you, so you don’t have to decide what you’re in the mood to read. With waterproof options it’s stress free to read at the beach or the pool, and with other features like high resolution displays, and anti-glare screens, you can read outdoors or long into the night. Choose an e-reader for you and for the kids from these carefully chosen options.