After months of heavy use, we think the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight is still the best e-book reader on the market. Its front-lit E Ink screen illuminates without the eyestrain of a tablet's back-lit display, and its clear button design, ad-free interface, and light weight have made it a constant companion on the nightstand. [$120; barnesandnoble.com]
The Easier E-Reader
The world's best e-reader is even better when it's brighter.