I have had my Kindle almost 4 years and I love it. I looked at some of the newer Kindles but when you get to fancy they weigh more. I might go up to the one that is backlit so I could read without much light. I read this one everywhere with no glare. I read so much more with the Kindle. My library is in a group that allows you to check out ebooks. I only buy books I can't find in the library.