Despite the deluge of tablets, there are still really sound reasons for owning an e-reader; they're affordable and dependable, they save huge amounts of space, and they keep poor, precious trees from being cut down just to feed your voracious reading habits. Still, buying one of these devices isn't as easy as it used to be. Bells and whistles -- like lights and touch screens -- are proliferating, and while Kindle still dominates the space new offerings from Sony, Kobo, Nook, and many others are all worth a look. You're going to be staring at this thing for years; let us help you find one that deserves the attention.
For more tips check out our e-reader buying guide and our picks for the best e-readers available.