15 Cool Ebooks for Literature Lovers

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

From premium models to budget readers.

1. Onyx Boox Max 3

E-reader with a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 2,200 × 1,650 pixels (207 ppi). E-Ink Mobius Carta is an improved version of e-paper screens. They use a plastic backing instead of glass and are more efficient at using battery power than older models.

Max 3 is one of the largest readers with a powerful eight-core Qualcomm processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash memory. There is a slot for a memory card to expand the storage.

It is more of a hybrid device, not just a gadget for reading books: the device runs Android 9.0, which allows you to install third-party applications. There is a Wi-Fi module for connecting to the Internet, and the reader also supports Bluetooth 4.1.

The sound is played through two speakers, and a fingerprint scanner is built into the control button. Through the USB Type ‑ C port with OTG function, you can connect a flash drive, keyboard and mouse to the device.

In addition, the Max 3 has an HDMI input that can be used to receive signals from a desktop PC or laptop. Hardly anyone will need an additional 16-grayscale monitor for working with images, but it is perfect for reading and editing text files.

The Max 3 has two touch layers: a capacitive layer with Multi-touch support and a Wacom drawing layer that recognizes thousands of degrees of pressure. The stylus is included. Power is provided by a 4,300 mAh battery.

2. Onyx Boox Gulliver

Reader with 10.3-inch E-Ink Mobius Carta screen and a resolution of 1,872 × 1,404 pixels (227 ppi). Inside is a quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory. There are also two touch layers here with support for the stylus that comes with the kit.

The Onyx Boox Gulliver is equipped with a 3.5 mm mini-jack, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. The reader is powered by a 4 100 mAh battery. There is a USB-C port for charging and connecting to external devices.

The e-book also has pre-installed English-Russian and Russian-English dictionaries, with which you can view the translation of words by selecting them in the text.

3. Onyx Boox Nova Pro

E-book reader with E ‑ Ink Carta Plus screen with a diagonal of 7, 8 inches and a resolution of 1,872 × 1,404 pixels (300 ppi). The display has two touch layers with stylus support for drawing and taking notes.

The reader is also equipped with an adjustable backlight Moon Light + and can work in the Snow Field mode, which reduces artifacts and text distortion when turning pages. The model received a quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory.

The built-in Wi-Fi module allows you to use the device to surf the Internet. Battery capacity - 2 800 mAh. The kit includes a stylus.

4. Onyx Boox Euclid

The model with a 9.7 ‑ inch touch screen E ‑ Ink Carta (1200 × 825 pixels, 150 ppi) is equipped with a Moon Light system and supports the Snow Field function for comfortable reading.

Inside is a quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. The scope of delivery includes a protective case and an AC adapter. Power is provided by a 3,000 mAh battery.

5. PocketBook 740

Compact e-reader with 7.8 ‑ inch E ‑ Ink Carta (1,852 x 1,404 pixels, 300 ppi), customizable lighting, dual core processor and 8 GB storage. There is a slot for a microSD memory card up to 32 GB.

The battery capacity is 1,900 mAh. There is a Wi-Fi module for connecting to the Internet. The reader is charged and connected to the computer via the microUSB 2.0 port.

6. Onyx Boox Monte Cristo 4

E-book in a metal case with a six-inch E ‑ Ink Carta Plus screen (1,448 × 1,072 pixels, 300 ppi). Equipped with 8GB of internal storage and supports microSD cards up to 32GB. The display uses a Moon Light + backlight system with color temperature control.

There is a Wi-Fi module to connect to the Internet, external devices can be connected via Bluetooth or a microUSB port. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. There are built-in dictionaries for translating words from text: English-Russian and Russian-English.

7. Onyx Boox Darwin 6

Device with a six-inch E ‑ Ink Carta Plus screen (1 448 × 1,072 pixels, 300 ppi), Snow Field function and Moon Light + backlight system with color temperature control.

The reader has a quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, as well as a slot for microSD cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB. There is an integrated Wi-Fi module with a full-fledged browser. Darwin 6 is powered by a 3000 mAh battery.

8. PocketBook 632

Compact e-reader with a six-inch touch screen E ‑ Ink Carta (1,448 × 1,072 pixels, 300 ppi) with backlight. Inside is a dual-core processor and 16 GB of internal memory. You can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

The battery with a capacity of 1,500 mAh is enough for about a month of reading for an hour a day - that's about 8,000 pages without backlight. There is a microUSB port for connecting to a computer and charging.

9. Bookeen Saga ‑ Red CYBSB2F ‑ BX

E-reader with a six-inch touch screen E ‑ Ink Carta (1,024 × 758 pixels, 213 ppi), equipped with an adjustable backlight system. There is 8 GB of internal memory for storing books. The battery capacity (1,900 mAh) is enough for several weeks of daily reading.

There is a Wi-Fi module for connecting to the Internet. The book comes with a cover to protect the plastic case from damage. A microUSB port is installed here for charging and connecting with external devices.

10. PocketBook 641 Aqua 2

This reader is equipped with a six-inch touch screen E-Ink Carta (1,024 × 758 pixels, 212 ppi) with built-in backlight. There is 8 GB of flash memory for storing files. An internet connection will be provided by a Wi-Fi module, and a microUSB port is installed for charging.

The body of the device is protected from moisture and dust penetration - the book will survive a fall into water to a depth of 1 meter. There are built-in dictionaries for translating foreign language texts. The battery capacity is 1,500 mAh.

11. PocketBook 627

The compact e-reader is equipped with a six-inch touch screen E ‑ Ink Carta (1,024 × 758 pixels, 212 ppi) with backlight. Files can be saved to an internal backup (8 GB) and on a microSD memory card up to 32 GB.

A Wi-Fi module is installed for a wireless connection to the Internet. You need to charge and connect the device to a computer via microUSB. The battery capacity (1,500 mAh) should be enough for a month of reading or 8,000 pages without backlighting.

12. Onyx Boox James Cook 2

A device with a six-inch touch screen E-Ink Carta (800 × 600 pixels, 167 ppi) and a quad-core processor. Supports image-enhancing Snow Field mode and Moon Light + with color temperature adjustment. There is a slot for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB and built-in storage of 8 GB.

The e-book is powered by a 3000 mAh battery. You can upload files and charge the device only via microUSB.

13. PocketBook 614 Plus

The e-reader is equipped with a six-inch E-Ink Carta display (800 × 600 pixels, 167 ppi) with a glass cover. The battery capacity is 1,300 mAh. The microUSB port is used for charging and copying files.

The device has 8 GB of flash memory, for storage expansion there is a slot for a microSD card up to 32 GB. You can control the reader and turn pages using the buttons at the bottom of the case.

14. Kindle 2019

One of the most affordable e-books from Amazon. The model is equipped with a six-inch touch screen E-Ink Pearl (800 × 600 pixels, 167 ppi) with adjustable backlight, which allows you to read both indoors and outdoors.

The built-in memory is 4 GB. The reader has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. The battery capacity is enough for about two weeks of daily reading.

15. DIGMA e656

A budget e-reader complete with a case to protect it from scratches, chips and dust. The reader has a six-inch E-Ink Carta screen with a resolution of 800 × 600 pixels (167 ppi), 4 GB of flash memory and a slot for a microSD card up to 32 GB.

The display here is not touch-sensitive - you need to use the buttons at the bottom of the case to turn the pages. The device is powered by a 1500 mAh battery.