At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsLight weight and sharp text make for hours of comfortable readingWaterproofBuilt-in OverDrive supportBook management offers many filtering and sorting optionsConsCan only play audiobooks from KoboBattery life not quite as good as on KindleOur VerdictNot only does Kobo’s revamped Libra e-reader sport a sharp screen and physical buttons for page turning, but it also offers wide support for content formats and sources. Battery life could be slightly better, but overall, reading on this device is incredibly enjoyable. Amazon Kindles dominate awareness when it comes to e-readers—friends and relatives ask me what Kindle they should get, not which e-reader. But overlooking the competition can limit both available features and places to buy books. Take the Kobo Libra 2, a close competitor to the Amazon Kindle Oasis. Its native support for library books and a wider variety of book formats enables more reading options, while still providing similar features as the Oasis, like physical controls and a 7-inch screen. It also offers an interface some people might like far better. Oh, and you pay less. In fact, after months of using the Libra 2, it’s often my first suggestion to folks seeking an e-reader with physical buttons—even people already deeply invested in the Kindle ecosystem. Kobo Libra 2 (2021): Specs, features, price Price: $190 MSRP (as of 2023)Colors: Black, whiteStorage: 32GBDisplay: 7-inch, 300 ppi E Ink... Continue reading at 'PC World'
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Historically, public libraries have been targets for fascists, and today's libraries are inherently against what fascism stands for. Continue reading at Book Riot
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