Kindle or book light?

[Sheerdetermination]

I’d like to read in the dark without disturbing my baby, who is next to me. Can you recommend a good clip-on book light or would a Kindle be a better idea? Thanks

Kindles are amazing.

I was so so reluctant to get a kindle, but now I have I realise its a complete game changer!

Kindle! I love mine after a few years of resistance. Definitely the best option with a small baby. I also used to pop it in my changing bag in case I got stuck in the car nap trapped!

Kindle Paperwhite. No contest.

Yup love my kindle! My husband works nights so it means if I wake early I can read without disturbing him!

Kindle paperwhite - fantastic

@Sheerdetermination Definitely Kindle. But wait to buy until Monday when it's Prime Day!

Going against the grain, but I got a round the neck reading light from Amazon and it's brilliant. I can read in bed even when laying down, it's got three different settings and it's not uncomfortable at all.

I just use the kindle app on my phone. I use a black background with white writing so it doesn't disturb my Husband and it doesn't hurt my eyes. I've read a ton of free books, abs I've bought a couple for 99p. Works for me.

I have a kobo and I love it and you can borrow library books on it and request them them so they let you know when they are available.

@NNat

Could I please jump on and ask wise Kindle owners if it's possible to read library books on Kindle? I read a lot of borrowed library books on my ipad but can't do it when commuting. Kindle would be ideal on the tube - is this an option or is this for amazon books only?

I believe kindles only support amazon kindle books

@NNat

Could I please jump on and ask wise Kindle owners if it's possible to read library books on Kindle? I read a lot of borrowed library books on my ipad but can't do it when commuting. Kindle would be ideal on the tube - is this an option or is this for amazon books only?

You can’t read library books on a Kindle in the UK, but you can on a Kobo if your library uses Libby/Overdrive. I had a Kindle for years, but recently got a Kobo for library books and it’s been great.

Thank you for your thoughts!
I have just bought a ‘Mighty Bright’ light to try, but I suspect it may cast out too much light. I hadn’t heard of Kobo e-readers and also like to borrow library books, so that’s very useful advice.
I will report back when I’ve found my solution...

Kindle, as it's one handed. Brand is unimportant.

Newborns are quite respectful of your space but once your baby gets to about 4 months old they are always trying to grab whatever you're doing so if you want to read while feeding then one handed is important!

Kindle app on your phone?

You can read library books on the kindle via the Libby app, you can't just download the app from kindle though you have to get it via silk, it's a little faff but I have it on my kindle

Is that not just for the Kindle Fire? Normal Kindles don't do apps. If I wanted to read on a backlit screen then I'd do so on my phone.

Ooh maybe actually, didn't think of that! Well spotted

Kindle app on phone for op and @NNat, Libby app on phone gives you library books and audiobooks.

I found reading, one-handed, with a book light too fiddly last night. An e-reader it will have to be...

@NNat

Could I please jump on and ask wise Kindle owners if it's possible to read library books on Kindle? I read a lot of borrowed library books on my ipad but can't do it when commuting. Kindle would be ideal on the tube - is this an option or is this for amazon books only?

Kindle fire can take free library books. I signed up to my local library and use an app called overdrive. I can borrow up to 6 books at a time but I think others can borrow up to 30 in different areas. It's been a life changer as I was spending a fortune on books!

I have insomnia flaring up every now and then and read a lot at night.

I have a kindle paperwhite and prefer it to reading on a tablet at night. The glare is too much and a normal ipad to big, a phone too small to read on. I can lie on my side with the kindle and it is also a lot lighter.

We looked at the Kobo but we found our library wasn't supporting enough books. I read at night mostly books from Kindle unlimited and just don't want to buy these all the time.