Are there any e-book readers (something like a Nook or a software program) that facilitate taking notes while reading?

With their monochromatic screens and rudimentary processors, eReaders are best suited to books. However, most also support and allow you to buy magazines and newspapers, and a few allow you to download audiobooks, too. You can listen to these through the headphone jack or built-in speaker.

International and multilingual readers may also want to consider an eBook reader with multi-language support. Most buyers don't worry about capacity when choosing eReaders, since most models can hold at least 1,000 titles. The best eReaders are compact and lightweight, making them convenient to take with you anywhere.

They should be easy and comfortable to hold for an extended period of time. All eReaders offer Wi-Fi connectivity, and some models offer free domestic 3G data. Devices with 3G data are noticeably more expensive than Wi-Fi-only eBook readers, but if you travel a lot and don't always have access to reliable wireless internet, the data is a fast way to buy and download new eBooks.

An eBook reader's features are less important than the main benefits of such a device. However, the available features on an eReader could help you make the final choice among contenders. All the eReaders we reviewed come with a one-year warranty.

Also look for automatic syncing of your digital books across all of your devices. With this feature, you can pick up reading on your smartphone where you left off on your eReader. Further features like adjustable fonts, a built-in dictionary, and bookmarks and annotations can also enhance the convenience and usefulness of an eReader.

If you love to read but hate lugging books around with you, a dedicated eBook reader can make reading your favorite novels and other content more convenient and enjoyable – anytime, anywhere. Research suggests that the ease of access an eReader offers may actually encourage you to read more than when your books come in paper form, so choosing the right eReader could even help you finish the books you've been meaning to read.