‘I’ve read 12 books in 28 days and my dream Kindle just dropped in price’

Avid reader Jada Jones shares how she’s read 12 books already this year by always having her Kindle to hand

My mates mock me for being such a bookworm, and given I’ve ploughed through 12 books in just 28 days this year, they might be onto something. People constantly ask how I manage to devour so many titles, and honestly, the secret is simple – I never leave home without a book.

During weekend drinks with a mate, every time they popped to the loo, headed to the bar or nipped out for some air, I’d whip out my Kindle. Even if I only squeezed in two pages each time, that’s two pages I wouldn’t have managed otherwise.

Whilst there’s nothing quite like holding a physical book, having an entire library at your fingertips is incredibly convenient. My Kindle is practically glued to me, and Amazon has just launched fresh discounts on their premium models.

I own a Kindle Paperwhite (£159.99), which I actually nabbed through the Kids bundle a few years back, complete with a black case and two-year worry-free guarantee. Despite loving it, I’ve caught myself lusting after the Kindle Colorsoft more times than I’d like to confess.

I already own the competing Kobo Clara Colour (£149), so I’m hardly short of colour e-readers, but there’s something special about viewing highlights in distinct shades. Using my Kindle app since I was a teenager, I’ve used different colours each time I’ve revisited the same book, allowing me to track how my perspectives and emotions have evolved, reports the Daily Record.

This mirrors my approach with physical books, where I switch between different pens and highlighters whilst jotting down notes and marking passages that particularly resonate with me. Given that the Colorsoft costs just £14.01 more than the Paperwhite, I’d argue it’s worthwhile splashing out on the premium model.

Book covers display in vivid 150ppi colour, but what truly distinguishes it is the multi-coloured highlighting feature. Whether you’re using different hues for various themes to make navigation easier later, or distinct colours for each reading session, it’s genuinely valuable. The Colorsoft retails for £174.

Throughout this year, I’ve consumed a mixture of audiobooks, paperbacks, hardbacks and naturally e-books. This week, I’ve been making my way through The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances short stories on my Kindle.

These are complimentary for Amazon Prime subscribers as well as those with Kindle Unlimited memberships. Having cancelled my Kindle Unlimited subscription, I’ve discovered the audiobook hasn’t automatically appeared in my Audible collection.

The main drawback of Kindles is their incompatibility with Libby, an app that allows readers to borrow e-books and audiobooks from local libraries. Currently, this isn’t available in the UK, though I understand it’s possible in America.

I’m fortunate that my library boasts an extensive selection of titles – I even managed to listen to Brimstone there during its release week.