For reading in bright daylight, a non-glare E Ink screen is a sensible starting point. Then check that the exact title and edition work on the device. The online Library uses Adobe DRM for its protected e-books and says that Kindle does not support it. If you want to borrow books from the library, check compatibility and availability in advance.
You read your chosen book for long periods in bright daylight and want a clear, easy-to-hold page of text. The Consumers’ Association notes that you can read on an e-reader in the sun without distracting reflections.
You want to borrow the book club’s selection from the online Library. So check whether the title is available and whether your e-reader is compatible with the loan edition.
You want to highlight passages or make notes for your discussion. Look beyond the screen and check the features of the model and reading app you plan to use.
Start with a non-glare E Ink screen for reading in bright daylight. Then check that the exact title and edition work with your preferred buying or borrowing option. Finally, compare the size and note-taking features with your reading habits.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Reading in bright daylight | Check that the exact model has a non-glare E Ink screen and, if possible, try reading on it outdoors. | If I read text outdoors for a long time, I want the page to remain comfortable to look at. Around 36% of consumers put readability in bright daylight first. |
| Access to the book | Search for the exact title and edition. If you’re borrowing it, check that an e-reader version is available and that the device, DRM and file format are compatible. | If I want to borrow the book club read, that specific edition needs to open on my e-reader. Around 29% of consumers give access to the book top priority. |
| Ease of use | Compare the screen size and stated weight of the models you’re considering. If possible, try holding and using them. | For long reading sessions, I want a device that feels comfortable to hold and makes turning pages easy. Around 21% of consumers focus most on ease of use. |
| Finding passages again | Check how highlighting and note-taking work on the model and in the app or file format you’ll use to read the book. | If I want to find quotes or comments again for the discussion, useful highlighting and note-taking features matter. Around 14% of consumers put this need first. |
Not every e-book from the online Library is available for e-readers. Kindle also does not support the online Library’s Adobe DRM-protected loans.
First, look up the exact book club title and edition, then check how you can get it before choosing a device.
If a title doesn’t work with your chosen option, you may need to get it another way or read it on a different device.
The online Library’s instructions describe transferring books using Adobe Digital Editions on a computer and connecting via USB. For new authorisations, the library has required a ByteBooks account since 23 June 2026.
Try the steps in advance with a suitable title, so you know how the transfer works with your e-reader.
Allow time to set up your account, authorise your device and transfer the book. A computer is needed for the process described here.
An e-reader designed for reading text for long periods isn’t automatically the best choice for image-heavy content or PDFs that you often want to enlarge. The Consumers’ Association treats this as a different use case from reading on an e-reader.
First decide whether you mainly read novels outdoors or genuinely need apps, colour, larger pages or extensive annotation features.
The Clara BW is a compact black-and-white option for readers who mainly read text.
The Verse Pro Azure is a compact option to consider if ePub and Adobe DRM are important to you.
The 2024 Paperwhite is an option if you’re getting your book club read from the Kindle Store and want a larger non-glare screen.
The Go 6 (Gen II) is worth considering if you want to use apps or annotate as well as read on an E Ink screen.
This selection includes Bigme E Ink e-readers for reading text, including a model with Android 14 and one with a 7-inch colour screen.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for an E Ink e-reader and also want to use Android apps.
The product title lists a 6.13-inch screen, Android 14 and 8GB+256GB.
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A model to consider if you’re looking for an e-reader with a colour screen.
The product title lists a 7-inch screen, 300 ppi and a front light with 36 brightness levels. According to the product description, this model is sold without a power adapter.
No, not every e-book is available for e-readers. The online Library indicates for each title whether an e-reader version is available. Then check that your device supports the DRM protection and file formats used for that edition.
According to the online Library, the transfer process described uses Adobe Digital Editions on a computer, with the downloaded book transferred via USB. For new authorisations, the library has used a ByteBooks account since 23 June 2026.
Not necessarily: the Consumers’ Association recommends an e-reader screen without distracting reflections for reading in the sun. Adjustable lighting is an extra feature for when the ambient light changes.
According to ACM ConsuWijzer, a standard online consumer purchase usually comes with a statutory cooling-off period of up to 14 days after delivery. Check the relevant exceptions and returns policy. The statutory guarantee is separate from any manufacturer’s warranty, and the retailer is your point of contact if a product is faulty.
The Dutch government describes a take-back scheme for privately owned electrical appliances: a retailer will accept an old, similar appliance free of charge, including for an online purchase using the delivery method described.
