There are more books than you could possibly read in your entire lifetime, so finding titles you’re likely to enjoy isn’t always easy. Fortunately, there are lots of resources available that can help you discover your new favorite author.
Libraries, Thrift Shops, and Book Clubs
Go to the library! Yes, they’re still around, and they’re filled with thousands of books you can check out for free. Many libraries also have movies, music, and video games, as well.
Some libraries are partnered with Overdrive (iOS, Android), an app that allows you to check out e- and audiobooks. This means you don’t even have to leave your house to check out a new book—you just need a library card and the app.
Of course, after the library, the best place to find physical books is at a bookstore. If you’re looking for discounts, thrift shops and some local bookstores sell used books. They might have a few scuff marks, but that won’t prevent you from reading them.
Another great way to find new books is to join a book club. You should be able to find one at your local library or bookstore. The club members decide on a new book to read (usually each month or every two weeks), and then all the members meet to discuss it.
When you’re in a book club, you’re constantly reading new things and thinking about what you’re reading. It also introduces you to genres you wouldn’t normally choose on your own.
Buy an E-reader
E-readers might not have that awesome new book smell, or the fun of tangible page turns, but they do save a lot of trees. However, the best reason to get an e-reader is the large library of books you can download.
You can store thousands of titles on a device smaller than most books. You can also download and read files in many formats on an e-reader. If you have PDFs or textbooks to read, you can load them onto your e-reader and take them with you wherever you go.
Here are some of our favorite e-readers:
- Kindle: The classic device from Amazon only has four gigabytes of storage, but that still holds thousands of books. It has a 167-PPI, glare-free touch display, and a backlight so you can comfortably read at night. It downloads books from the Kindle Store via Wi-Fi, or a computer via USB cable. It also plays audiobooks via Bluetooth. Like all Kindles, its battery can last for weeks, even with daily use.
- Kindle Paperwhite: The Paperwhite is the upgraded version of the original Kindle. It has a 300-PPI screen, an IPX8 waterproof rating, and multiple storage size options. There’s also a cellular data version that gives you a free connection anywhere you can get service (really, it’s free—Amazon covers the cost of the cell coverage). If you have the cash, the Kindle Oasis is an even better upgrade that gives you page buttons, adjustable warm lighting, and a slightly bigger screen.
- Kobo Clara HD Six-Inch Carta: If you want to avoid the Kindle ecosystem, there are other options, like the Carta. This e-reader has eight gigabytes of storage—more than enough for thousands of e-books. It has a touch display with a backlight. The Carta displays Kindle format e-books if you convert them in Calibre. It uses the Overdrive app or a computer to load other e-book formats natively.
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