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Many people find it easy and convenient to read on eReaders. These devices have E-Ink displays that simulate ink on paper. The screens are non-glare and cause much less strain on the eyes than a tablet, phone, or computer screen. Many companies make these devices on which you can read not only books that you purchase, but also library books, and PDFs. I personally can no longer recommend Amazon's Kindle ecosystem, as they have now made it impossible to download and save the content you have purchased; however, if you already own a Kindle, as I do, you can still use it with both library books and eBooks purchased from other places.
One of the most helpful apps for eReader users is the Libby app. Libby is a library app developed by OverDrive that allows you to search your local public libraries and borrow eBooks. It also allows you to load multiple digital library cards, making it easier to search all the libraries you have access to in one place. I personally have 9 digital library cards from libraries all over the state of Ohio. Generally if you live in the same state as a library, you can obtain a library card that is limited to borrowing only digital material, such as eBooks, without ever having to visit the library in person. Having cards from many different libraries can make it easier to find what you need and can reduce hold wait times.
Calibre is a free eBook management program available for both Windows and MacOS computers. You can use it to catalogue and organize your books, convert your books to different formats for different devices, and even read books right from within the app itself.
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