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Recommendations for eBook reader devices, please (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) by perishthethought@lemm.ee to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I've been a book reader for a long time, but never got into eBooks. I want to try it out next, but don't want to use any privacy vilotating devices or software. So, those "10 best" lists I found while searching are out, all of the Amazon crap is out.

What's left? What's a good device to buy so I can self-host my own eBook library and get into eReading. I would prefer suggestions for devices which just read books and comics and such. I don't need access to the app stores on it, I think.

Thanks for any ideas.

ETA: I have a Linux PC and an Android phone, if those things matter.

ETA2: Thank you all for these replies. You've given me a lot to think about and I appreciate the help!

LAST EDIT: Getting a Kobo Clara Color, 6" eInk dealie-bob! Thanks y'all. Don't let this stop you from posting your suggestions still. Posts like these help many over time. Y'all rock!

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[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

On Android I use FBReader. I paid for the Premium version.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fbreader

[–] Yingwu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think the person asked for e-ink device recommendations. Reading on an Android vs e-ink screen makes such a huge difference

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

There is no mention of e-ink, OP has an Android device, I have an Android device, I read eBooks on it daily, I use FBReader. I'm not sure what all the kerfuffle is about.

[–] perishthethought@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

OP jumping into say.... It's a good suggestion. Thank you!

[–] count_duckula@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 day ago

I decided to use my phone to read after my Kindle broke. I use KOReader. I would like to not support proprietary products as much as I can, just my personal philosophy since the last 7-8 years. So far I can't complain about my setup, and there is one less device to lug around. I do miss an e-ink display sometimes though.

[–] account_93@lemm.ee -1 points 2 days ago

If they wanted to read on a phone/Normal display, they wouldn’t have asked for recommendations.