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We’ve tested every competitive ebook reader available in the US. We’re certain that the cheapest Kindle is also the best and most portable one, and it’s the e-reader to get for almost everyone.

But if you (or the voracious reader on your gift list) want truly the best reading experience, we have a pricer recommendation, too. It’s waterproof, has a more premium design with a larger screen, and can adjust lighting and color temperature in ways that the basic one can’t. Says senior editor Caitlin McGarry, who swears by hers: “I would want a loved one to have this elevated reading experience.”

Psst, it’s on sale today→

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Shopping for the reader in your life can be tricky: They’ve probably already got the book part covered. Instead, why not delight them with a creature comfort that helps support their pastime? Our favorite gifts for book lovers make no assumptions about preferred genre or taste: There’s a lap blanket for linguaphiles, a bookish baseball hat, and a candle meant to smell like an intoxicating old library.

15 ideas for your favorite bookworm→

What a difference a $50 showerhead can make Satisfying and practical, this showerhead beats luxury models for its basic operation and convenient features→

The best mug warmers No more lukewarm coffee→

It’s true: Never, ever pour oil down the drain Even a seemingly harmless amount can wreak serious havoc on your plumbing system. Here’s what to do with your used cooking oil instead→

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A favorite in our gift guide for music lovers, this speaker might be the most affordable way to get genuinely good sound in a home without complicated wiring or setup. Plus, its handsome retro design should make it a welcome addition to practically any room.

A great speaker for tune-blasting types→

See Wirecutter’s gift of the day: more of our absolute favorites for the season—from luxe and sparkly splurges to precious stocking stuffers.

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