Not really, since a lot of books are A WHOLE LOT cheaper. I used to have a Kindle, but lost it. Some books are even 99 cents, depending on how old they are. I had a lot of books, ranging from the Harry Potter and Twilight series and the Inheritance Saga to Fahrenheit 51 and Romeo & Juliet. Its very useful. And plus mine even had internet. And there no glare, so you can read even in bright sunny spots~! I might even buy me a new one soon.