Amazon’s Kindle (2022) is a great addition to your library

I’ve been a lover of books for as long as I can remember. Junie B. Jones was my icon in kindergarten, helping me develop both my vocabulary and my backsass. Even still, my book collection is expansive and my greatest ambition is to one day have an entire library with one of those sliding ladders (assuming I eventually have the funds to buy my own house). Regardless, I buy books almost as often as I buy clothes, but surprisingly have never used an e-reader of any kind. Paper copies have always had so much value to me, and I never thought a screen would be able to beat it. After reviewing Amazon’s latest Kindle, I can say that there are a lot of perks that come along with the device, such as reading in the dark (and one-handed) with no problem. For only $100, I now consider it a fantastic addition to my ever-growing library, not its replacement. The base Kindle model is small, lightweight, and comes with double the storage of the previous version. It also has the longest battery life of any model, claiming to last up to six weeks. The image resolution is 300ppi, the same as the Kindle Paperwhite, but for a fraction of the cost. The 2022 release is the 11th generation of the basic Kindle model, and has some differences compared to the 10th generation released in 2019. The new Kindle is a nice upgrade from the 2019 model. Credit: Mallory Minich / Mashable Kindle (2022) price and specs As I mentioned, the standard Kindle retails for $99.99, though we usually see that price drop for Prime Day and Black Friday. If you want to get rid of lockscreen ads, the price bumps up to $119.99. Here's what the Kindle is working with in terms of specs: 6-inch glare-free display 16GB of storage USB-C charging port Up to six weeks of battery life Weight: 5.56 ounces Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.3 x 0.32 inches Phone setup isn’t that simple The Kindle was relatively easy to set up. All I had to do was press the power button until the screen lit up, and then the device prompted me to select a langu