This update will happen automatically for anything after the first version of the Kindle Paperwhite. Its main value is the ability to sort on read vs unread. https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-releases-5-11-1-1-update-for-the-kindle

The other day I thought my Amazon Kindle Oasis had died. Since I spend hours using it every day, I was unhappy to say the least. Turned out to be fixable. But this is what I'm doing to get myself a spare. Amazon accepts trade-ins (working or not) of all versions of its Kindles, from … Continue reading Amazon Kindles, however old, are worth cash and trade-in credit →

Amazon just added front lighting to the basic Kindle (undiscounted price $90) and made it and the Paperwhite (undiscounted price $130) lighter in weight as well. The basic Kindle price presently includes three months of Kindle Unlimited which spreads the prices a bit further apart temporarily. However, the basic difference between the two models continues … Continue reading This article stands in for all the others — the Kindle Paperwhite still the one to buy →

Fair warning. This is a long and far more detailed than most casual Kindle users will want, but if you're somewhat of a geek and want to look at an early discussion of the choices made and why, have fun. https://computer.howstuffworks.com/tablets/kindle-paperwhite.htm/printable

Louise Penny is one of my favorite mystery writers. Not only are her characters real, her plots interesting, but the community she writes about feels like a second home where I care about everyone. Her newest book will be out in Kindle format on August 27th. From MacMillan's email to me: The air is thick … Continue reading Louise Penny is putting out another Gamache mystery →

I grabbed the bottom Amazon Kindle for a loaner when priced last week at $49.99 (without special offers) and encouraged a friend to buy an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite at $99.99. Turns out the sale preceded minor improvements to both versions but not enough to regret the purchases. The bottom level Amazon Kindle is receiving the … Continue reading Kindles were on sale briefly and have now had a (slight) upgrade →

Several of these tips are well-known and publicized. Others explain items that were a mystery to me (Matchbooks anyone?). A reference for your files. https://www.pcmag.com/feature/333467/13-kindle-paperwhite-tips-every-reader-needs-to-know 13 Kindle Paperwhite Tips Every Reader Needs to Know The Kindle Paperwhite is pretty easy to use, but there are a few tricks to get the most out of Amazon's … Continue reading 13 Quirky tips for Amazon Kindle users →

You can force this update if your device hasn't yet updated automatically, but why bother? It'll happen. NOTE: Only discovered this news source recently. Because it's written outside of the US, its terminology can be a bit confusing. The Kindle 4 they talk about is what US users call the Paperwhite Kindle. https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-kindle-5-10-3-update-makes-page-turn-speed-faster Amazon Kindle … Continue reading Amazon Kindle software update speeds up page turns AND Voyage 2 coming soon →

When I made my last big move, I cut the size of my library by half but still had stacks of books on the back of the kitchen counter once I'd reshelved everything onto the shelves I'd kept. One of the most fantastic events in my reading world was the introduction of the Amazon Kindle. … Continue reading Maybe it’s time to read some of the books you collected over the years for “some day” →

Having time to read anything I'd like is a major joy in retirement, but the volume of possible choices is even worse than today's golden age of TV. I often am reading at least 2-3 books at a time. BookRiot is a favorite source of trivia, ideas, and lists of everything related to the written … Continue reading Juggling more than one book at a time without going nuts →