My go-to Kindle is back at its best Prime Day price

If you’ve been thinking about getting a Kindle, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is a great time to do so. The retailer is currently offering deep discounts on several of its e-readers, including the latest Kindle Paperwhite and 16GB of storage are on sale, which are down to $124.99 ($35 off) on Amazon. If you prefer wireless ordering and double savings, ad-free Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also on sale for $144.99 ($55 off) at Amazon.

The Kindle Paperwhite is I recommend Kindle to many people because it fulfills all the necessary conditions well. What I really like is that it has IPX8 water resistance, which means I don’t have to worry about its safety when I bring it to the bathroom, beach, or pool. That’s something the $109.99 entry-level Kindle can’t match.

It is the kind of tool that is very useful in the travel life, whether it is on a trip or a summer trip. Although it weighs slightly more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, it can hold thousands of books and audiobooks, so you can bring reading material on vacation without sacrificing luggage space. The battery also lasts long enough that you can go months without reaching for a charger.

Most importantly, it’s an amazing device to read on. The sharp, seven-inch display is easy to read outdoors in bright light, while the adjustable warm light makes it easy to curl up in bed. And if you’re done with everything you’ve loaded, it’s easy to download another title from the Amazon Kindle Store in seconds and keep reading.