I’m thinking of getting an ereader since i prefer reading paper to reading on a normal computer and most of my library is digital.

I don’t need one that comes with an online bookstore (i get all my ebooks from sites like Project Gutenberg). I certainly don’t need Amazon ads on the lock screen. My local library doesn’t use OverDrive as far as i know. I don’t use Pocket.

I do want one with e-ink, which i think is most of them. Being able to easily put my own epub files on the thing is essential, but that’s about all i need. Though i wouldn’t mind if what i get also works for taking notes.

I’m currently looking at a Kobo Libra 2, but i figured i should ask if a different option fits my criteria better. Just a more comfortable way to read ebooks than on a landscape laptop screen. Thanks in advance.

  • brandon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    I have a Kobo and much prefer it over kindle. While they have a bookstore, it’s not intrusive like Amazon, and it’s super easy to load books over usb (I use Calibre but I’ve also just directly copied books over).

    There are also a multitude of android based e-ink devices which are much more open and configurable but they tend to be more expensive and not as smooth of an experience if all you care about is reading.

    • brandon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      23 hours ago

      As for Libby/OverDrive, you aren’t restricted to your local library. Try looking into other libraries in your region as many libraries will allow you to get an account online which you can use for this. Just note, if you do have multiple libraries associated with OverDrive, kobo doesn’t really support that and will only use the one you log into on device.