[5555624]

Since becoming disabled and not driving anymore, I use an app on my phone to read ebooks, rather than carry a book. I'm always reading two or three at a time; so, I can decide which to read depending on the time I am waiting (for a ride, for an appointment, etc.).

[theshrike79]

Get an actual e-ink reader like Kobo or Kindle, they're SO much better for your eyes than phone screens.

They also literally can't do anything but show you books, no notifications or anything. Just you and the book.

[shinycode]

I thought it was the same thing until I tried it myself, especially in dark rooms. Having the light from my phone hurt my eyes after reading with an ereader. It’s a really huge difference

[theshrike79]

It's one of those things you can't understand from looking at pictures.

But something in your brain works differently when a display doesn't update (e-ink) or updates 24-120 times per second ("normal" display).

Combine that with e-ink lights being a subtle warm glow vs. phone/tablets having MAXIMUM BRIGHTNESS shining at your face...