For Easy ReadingPhotograph: Nena FarrellIf you’ve ever had a long reading session giving you hand cramps, this accessory can help. You can check out more options in our Best Kindle Accessories guide. Strapsicle E-Reader Wrist Strap for $21: Attach one or both sides to the back of your Kindle—one angle for your right hand and the other for your left—and slide your hand in. Hands do not cramp, you will not accidentally hit the screen and flip the page, and the reader will not get tired out of hand. There are three sizes intended to hold different types of e-readers. You should see the exact model used on the Amazon page as well as on this page on the Strapsicle website. Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder for $29: WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell tested this and said that while it’s not free, it’s a super convenient and comfortable experience, especially if you have a source of chronic pain in your wrist. The clamp is easy to attach to bed frames and side tables (there is also a floor version for $70). It is light to distribute anywhere and has enough resistance to the neck so that it does not fall forward or out of the position you put it in. It shakes a bit when touched to turn the page (or hit by a curious cat), so he tends to rest his hand on it to keep calm from himself and his feline roommate. If you want to go completely hands-free, add a page-turning remote so you can read without lifting a finger.PopSockets for $10: Popsockets aren’t just for phones, they can also be used in e-readers. Whether you have a Paperwhite or a basic Kindle, it’s a great solution to reduce hand cramps. Do You Need a Cover? Photo: AmazonKindles, thankfully, are not as fragile as expensive smartphones, but you still want to add a cover to protect the screen if you often carry it in your bag. This is not soft for serious drops. The Kids Edition comes with a case. Cloth Cover for Kindle ($32) and Paperwhite ($37): These open like a book and come in several variations of black, blue, pink, or green. They are made from post-consumer recycled fabric.Fabric Cover for Scribe ($60): This one flips up and over like a notepad, and you can position it into a stand too. There’s also a slot for a pen if you don’t want to attach it magnetically. It is also made with recycled materials. Quirky Cup Collective E-Reader Sleeve for $42: I love these adorable sleeves, especially the Sun and Moon version. It’s great and will protect your device when you’re not using it, so you can throw it in your bag without worry. The outside is velvet and the inside is satin, with some padding in between and a zip closure. There is a small zip pocket on the back. On each product page, you’ll see the appropriate device, but check the size. There are also separate, and larger, book and iPad sleeves. CoBak Clear Case for $10: The best part about having a clear case is that it protects the back of the Kindle and allows you to decorate it with stickers on the bottom. In addition to the CoBak case, I also recommend this fun sticker pack ($10) . All Kindles now have a front light, so you don’t need one, but it still works, especially if you switch between Kindles and physical books. Here are some of our favorites. You can find more in our Best Reading Lights guide.Vekkia 14 LED Book Light for $18: This is our top pick. It is a clip-on lamp with an adjustable gooseneck and two swiveling light bars that pack seven LEDs each. You can play through five levels of brightness and three warm colors. It is relatively large, though, so it is not good for small paperbacks. The clamp opens as wide as 2.1 inches and serves as a stable base to be placed on the nightstand.Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light for $22: this reading light wraps around the neck, so it looks silly. But it’s a great alternative to clip-on reading lights while remaining hands-free. It’s lightweight, flexible, and comes with three color temperature modes as well as six brightness settings. It is rechargeable and offers up to 80 hours of battery life on dim settings. Black Diamond Wiz Headlamp for $28: This is our favorite headlamp for kids. It’s comfortable, and the adjustable straps come in a variety of colors. It has three brightness settings and an IPX4 water resistance rating, so you don’t have to worry about splashes. Turn off automatically after two hours, if they sleep with life. Requires two AAA batteries. About older KindlesAmazon doesn’t often release new Kindles—the company usually takes a few years between models. Every time a new model arrives, the stock of its predecessor begins to dwindle. It’s not that I don’t recommend this per se, but I only suggest this if you can find someone on sale for the right price. If not, I recommend buying the latest version. Before buying, check the price with the latest model to make sure you are spending less on the older device. Kindle (2022, Generation 11): This is the smallest of the lot at 6.2 inches tall and 4.3 inches wide, with a 6-inch screen. If you find tablets too difficult to hold with one hand, consider this one. With this model, Amazon doubled the storage to 16 gigabytes and upgraded the display to a resolution of 300-pixels per inch (PPI) (from 167 PPI). It’s hard to find, but if you manage to snag one, you shouldn’t spend more than $50. Kindle Paperwhite (2021, 11th Generation): This is the next step up from the basic model. It has a bright 6.8-inch screen with adjustable brightness, a fast page turn rate, a USB-C port, and 16 gigs of storage. It is also waterproof. I like the Signature Edition (8/10, WIRED Recommends) which also includes automatic brightness adjustment and 32 gigabytes of storage. I don’t recommend spending more than $100 if you can find someone. Kindle Scribe (Generation 1): The Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great choice for notes. It has a large 10.2-inch screen, for taking notes, marking PDFs, or drawing, and a variety of paper formats that you can choose from, such as organized in lectures or points. It also comes with a Basic Pen that can write naturally and attaches to the side of the Kindle magnetically. I only recommend it for $230 or less.Kindle Kids (2022): This is a kid-friendly version of the entry-level Kindle. It comes with a cover, a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription, parental controls, and a two-year warranty. I don’t recommend spending more than $70 on this one.Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2021): The Paperwhite version is a step up from the Kindle Kids. It has a high-resolution 300-ppi display with an adjustable warm screen and is also waterproof. You shouldn’t spend more than $110 on this.
