If you’re anything like me, few things in life are better than curling up with a good book. However, after over a year reading almost exclusively on my kindle, I can honestly say that curling up with my kindle rather than a physical book is actually more enjoyable! If you’re still on the fence about pulling the trigger on an E-reader, I’ll give you my top four logical reasons to consider buying a kindle.

It has saved me so much money

I realize that buying an E-reader is a decent financial commitment, but ultimately, my kindle has saved me so much money. Think about it this way: you can get a kindle for as low as $100, and most new paperback books cost around $12, give or take. As a result, reading 10 or so books makes this purchase entirely worth it.

I also realize that the kindle unlimited subscription is around $13 per month. Again, if you’re anything like me, you read a lot; typically, around 5-10 books every month. Personally, $13 a month for unlimited reading is a lot more affordable than the $60-120 it would cost to buy 5-10 paperbacks every month.

I’m more comfortable while reading

Only true readers understand the discomfort that comes from holding a physical book in the same position for too long. Or the pain that comes from dropping a hardback book on your face!

Not fun.

However, I’ve found that I’m much more comfortable reading on my kindle. It’s lightweight, making it super easy to read sitting up, lying down, or even standing. It’s also very easy to adjust and find another comfortable position to read.

It has surprisingly good battery life

Before I got my kindle, I was very skeptical about the battery life. I always said I would never get one because I couldn’t imagine reading on a screen for hours or suffer through my device battery dying on a road trip or something.

I’ll admit I was wrong. The kindle actually has awesome battery life, and I’m very pleased with it. Typically, my battery life lasts a few weeks to a month at a time, and I read for at least 30 minutes daily, at most a few hours. Obviously, it won’t last as long if you’re reading all day, but for the most part, I’ve been impressed with my kindle’s battery life.

I read literally anytime, anywhere

Anyone who really knows me knows that it’s very unusual for me not to have my kindle nearby at all times. I absolutely love that it fits in all of my purses and that I can technically pack multiple books when I go on trips, as I’ve been known to read 3-5 books on a week long vacation.

In addition to it’s compact design, I would also like to point out that I read anywhere. E-readers make it possible to read in the dark without a book light, on the beach without a glare, and anywhere in between. I spent many hours over the past summer reading on a raft in my pool because kindles are also water-resistant!

If I’m being honest, my kindle was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. The benefits highly outweigh the drawbacks, especially if you’re trying to declutter and follow my home organization tips, as it’s very hard not to run out of shelf space for all of your books if you don’t have an E-reader. I truly believe that most people who try a kindle never go back—I can almost guarantee that it’ll become your new favorite method of diving into the next fictional world.