I have 2 Kindles-One for games, email, web surfing-etc and one for reading. I older one's battery last longer as it is not using power for wifi or games. I love both of them and would be lost without them. I use to say I would always love paper books and still do buy some from my favourite authors to continue series-ie.JDRobb-But it is so much easier to have the kindle when traveling as it is lighter and packs more books and best of all, doesn't take up fabric space in the suitcase!!