Kindles are on sale — up to $55 off — just in the nick of time

Some say reading is a dying art — but they don't own a Kindle. Portable and oh-so practical, a Kindle is the perfect gift for anyone who loves a good book (who doesn't?!). Luckily, a bunch of Kindles are on sale right now at Amazon — and many will arrive in time for Christmas with Prime. These newest versions are a massive step up from previous ones. Let's have a look, shall we?

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Kindle Oasis, 7” display and page turn buttons (without ads)

$300

With a 7-inch screen and water-resistant design, this Kindle lives up to the name Oasis. Text appears to pop off the screen so reading is easy. You can even use this in the bathtub!

$300 at Amazon

One customer said they should have purchased this ages ago. "I've had almost every version of the Kindle since the first model. Not sure why I was so hesitant to buy this model, but I'm really glad I finally did. The size is great. The buttons are so much better than just touching the screen to advance the page and go back...This is a solid version of the Kindle. I'd recommend it if you are looking for a new Kindle or looking to upgrade."

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Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB)

$85$140Save $55

The paperwhite display is revolutionary. It really does look like paper, and reduces eyestrain so reading is relaxing once again.

$85 at Amazon

"This is by far the best Kindle Paperwhite of the many that I've tried. I love everything about it: the size, the weight, the ease of use, and I especially love the adjustable warm light. The warm light is so much easier on my eyes...and is much better for your skin," one customer raved. "I recently read a news article about a scientific study on the dangers of blue light on the skin. Apparently, blue light can be as damaging as sunlight. Yikes! No more blue light screens for me!"

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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB)

$190

This version of the Paperwhite has all the great features of the previous one, but it packs way more storage — an impressive 32GB! That's enough to store tens of thousands of books without running out of space.

$190 at Amazon

One customer called this their favorite device for reading: "How did I live without this so long? I am an avid reader...and usually read between 75-100 books a year, sometimes more...It’s the perfect size to hold, lightweight (huge plus!!) and thin. If I could change anything, it would be to have instructions in the box and that the screen would be more sensitive to turning pages. The battery lasts what feels like forever. I am so pleased!"

All of these Kindles are available in the same size minus ads on the lockscreen — at a slightly higher cost. But the ads are relatively unobtrusive, so you can ignore them and score the most savings. And who knows, you might just discover a book you love from one of those ads!

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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