The Kindle Paperwhite made me enjoy reading books again

Confession: I've finished a startlingly low number of books since I finished high school. It's not that I dislike books or struggle with comprehension or anything like that. Instead, my particular brand of ADHD makes it difficult to find the motivation to start and focus when I do, plus I just don't like holding books in my hands that much. Depending on their size, both paperbacks and hardcovers can just be a little cumbersome to handle, especially if you like reading one-handed like I do. SEE ALSO: Kindle vs. Paperwhite: Which Amazon e-reader is superior? I'm happy to say the 2021 edition of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is nearly perfect for folks who'd love to read more if not for all the little annoying things about reading. Both the ad-supported $140 model (which I used for this review) and the ad-free, $190 Signature Edition feature bigger 6.8-inch displays that look fantastic under any lighting, weeks-long battery life, and a flawless form factor fit for lazy one-handed readers like myself. And with Prime Day and other shopping holidays, the sticker price will almost certainly go down. Amazon discounted the Paperwhite by $55 a year ago, but only by $15 for Prime Day 2024. We're hoping to see bigger price drops in the future. However, I guess $15 off is better than nothing. Even with some price and performance concerns, Amazon's latest Kindle can, uh, re-kindle your interest in reading. Kindle Paperwhite price and specs The screen is bright without hurting your eyes. Credit: Molly Flores / Mashable In its first Paperwhite update since 2018, Amazon didn't stray too far from its previous efforts. Both the cheaper Paperwhite and the Signature Edition feature almost identical specs: 6.8-inch display with 17 LEDs and 300ppi (up from 6 inches on the 2018 model) New USB-C charging port with up to 10 hours of battery life on a full charge Signature Edition supports wireless Qi charging 8GB storage on the base $139.99 model, 16GB for $149.99, and 32GB on the $189.99 Sig