Move over, paperbacks: Kindles are up to 30% off for early Black Friday

Ready to tackle your winter reading list? Cozying up next to the fire with a good tale is just about perfect for whiling away winter weather. If you're a book junkie, you're probably already a Kindle convert. If not, we could preach about how it can carry everything on your reading list at once. And with Amazon's early Black Friday deals, now's the time to toss out those paperbacks and try one for yourself — or upgrade the one you already have. Capable of holding hundreds of books, these guys are great on the go, for holiday travel, or escaping the family festivities for some quiet time. We've got a model for everyone below, and they're all deeply discounted. It's your time to shine, bibliophiles — take advantage of these deals now.

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Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB)

$140

Features an adjustable warm light, nearly seven inches of display with a reduced border, and 10 long weeks of battery life. As its name implies, it reads like, well, a paperback — no glare! Also: 20% faster page turning (compared to previous models) so you can devour those mysteries.

$140 at Amazon

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Kindle with a Built-in Front Light

$43$90Save $47

An adjustable light display makes this model especially versatile, and you can pair it with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to switch seamlessly between reading and listening to audiobooks with Audible. Available in black and white.

$43 at Amazon

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Kindle Oasis

$300

Save 32% on this waterproof Oasis (your pick to click if you like reading in the bathtub or poolside). This one offers an adjustable "warm light" option and actual page-turn buttons.

$300 at Amazon

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Kindle Oasis – With Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity

$190$350Save $160

Just what it sounds like: the very same, awesome Oasis model but with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity for only $50 more.

$190 at Amazon

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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle

$240$260Save $20

Save a bundle on this bundle: The Paperwhite Signature Edition includes Wi-Fi sans ads, plus a leather cover (loving this lilac but others available), and wireless charging dock. Once juiced up, you've got 10 weeks of reading bliss at your fingertips.

$240 at Amazon

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Kindle Paperwhite Kids (8 GB)

$160

This bundle brings you a Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation), a year of Amazon Kids+, an illustrated cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee — up to a $249 value for only $105. Set your spawn up for hours of educational entertainment.

$160 at Amazon

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.)

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