Good eReader and free books?

Kindle reader with e-ink. The library is an excellent source for free books, and most are available for loan for the Kindle. Some are only epub format and not able to be read on a Kindle e-reader.

Coolmom has it right AGAIN!! Library card, Tennessee READS, Overdrive, and a generic Android tablet. Walmart, Under $150 online!

BTW, we are very fortunate to have Tennessee READS available in most publid libraries in Tennessee. Many states do not have this valuable asset. I can, and do use it from wherever I have internet access.

Johno02 wrote:
Coolmom has it right AGAIN!! Library card, Tennessee READS, Overdrive, and a generic Android tablet. Walmart, Under $150 online!

LOL John thanks.

I recently went through the whole e-reader decision process, as my 5 yr old NookColor was on its last legs.

I've really enjoyed the versatility of the Android tablet, and it works well as an e-reader. I got a Samsung TabA 9.7", because I wanted it to watch video on as well.

I was lucky and got the NOOK HD+ for about $150 in the few months it was available. Great paperwhite screen, and makes a decent tablet for Internet, facebook, and e-mail.

Check out your home town local library!... Many now offer online books for free... with your library card you can set up a online account to download (Check out books) and magazines...

Don't have a local library card?... you can be sneaky and try a larger cities library (Chicago Public Library) for example... Create a online account with a Chicago address of your choice and checkout online books thru their eReader

Johno02 wrote:
Coolmom has it right AGAIN!! Library card, Tennessee READS, Overdrive, and a generic Android tablet. Walmart, Under $150 online!

BTW, we are very fortunate to have Tennessee READS available in most publid libraries in Tennessee. Many states do not have this valuable asset. I can, and do use it from wherever I have internet access.

I have a Kindle FIre that I love because it is backlit and I can read it in a dark room but you can't adjust the brightness enough for all conditions and you burn through the battery when you crank it up. Each buyer needs to consider where he or she will read the most. I love to read outside but my current lifestyle, read long work hours, means reading inside. I will get an e-ink of some sort when I have time to read outside more.

Ed_Gee wrote:
Check out the Overdrive app / program. It should be available for most tablets and computers. Overdrive Overdrive provides access to Libraries with digital content... (most Libraries now-a-days). You can check out books on-line just like checking out hard copies when in the Library. No cost.

+1 Been using the Overdrive app since our Alaska trip in 2010. DW and I started with Sony E readers, which we still use, plus a pair of tablets.

OutdoorPhotographer wrote:

Johno02 wrote:
Coolmom has it right AGAIN!! Library card, Tennessee READS, Overdrive, and a generic Android tablet. Walmart, Under $150 online!

BTW, we are very fortunate to have Tennessee READS available in most publid libraries in Tennessee. Many states do not have this valuable asset. I can, and do use it from wherever I have internet access.

I have a Kindle FIre that I love because it is backlit and I can read it in a dark room but you can't adjust the brightness enough for all conditions and you burn through the battery when you crank it up. Each buyer needs to consider where he or she will read the most. I love to read outside but my current lifestyle, read long work hours, means reading inside. I will get an e-ink of some sort when I have time to read outside more.

I think battery life is one of the shortcomings of the Kindle Fire. Both my older grandkids have one, and I've noticed the battery life is not very good. One of the compromises to keep the weight down, I suppose.

My Samsung tablet will go for at least 2 days of my normal use. But I rarely use it with the brightness turned way up.

I agree that for solely outdoor reading, a Kindle Paperwhite is probably the best choice. But I don't do a lot of outdoor reading, so not an issue for me.

OP here. I should have made it clear that I already own a Samsung tablet but want an app and source of free books. The library thing sounds like the best source of reading material. Is the Kindle app compatible with most formats?

Try Kindle PaperWhite -- it's back lit so reading in the dark or light works just fine. I use it day or night and he battery lasts easily a week or more under everyday use, sometimes longer.

Cost $119 on Amazon - free shipping ... worth every penny. Nothing fancy, but you read on it, that's all, and that's why you buy it, reading. All the fancy search goodies and other applications are on other devices.