Amazon Kindle newest generation is a compact bestseller with a glare-free display

If your reading habit has been pushed aside by scrolling, streaming and everything else that seems to fill a spare five minutes, Amazon’s latest Kindle could be a simple way to make books part of your routine again.

The newest-generation Amazon Kindle is the lightest and most compact Kindle yet, with a glare-free display designed to look more like a page than a traditional screen. This Matcha version also happens to be one of those gadgets that looks a little more stylish than the usual black or grey tech.

It has 16GB of storage, which gives you plenty of space for a substantial digital library, while this particular version comes without ads.

Amazon currently lists it as the number one bestseller in its Amazon Devices & Accessories category, with more than 1,000 bought in the past month. The deal is also currently marked as selling fast, so it is one to keep an eye on if you have been considering making the switch from physical books.

The Kindle has a 6-inch display with a glare-free screen, meaning you can read without the reflections you would typically get from a phone or tablet. The adjustable front light also means you can change the brightness depending on where you are reading.

That makes it particularly useful for those moments when you want to read without having a bright phone screen sitting in front of you.

Amazon has also improved page-turning speeds on this generation, so moving through a book feels more responsive. The battery is designed to last for weeks rather than hours, depending on usage, which is another major difference compared with reading on a phone or tablet.

And then there is the size.

The compact design means the Kindle can easily slip into a handbag, backpack or even a larger coat pocket, making it much easier to take your entire library with you rather than deciding which physical book deserves the space.

The Matcha shade is another reason this particular version caught my eye. It has a softer, more understated look than traditional tech colours, making it feel more like an everyday accessory than another black gadget.

There is also something to be said for having a device dedicated to reading. There are no social media notifications popping up halfway through a chapter and no temptation to check emails or start scrolling when you should be reading.

The Amazon Kindle currently has more than 25,000 customer ratings on Amazon, while its bestseller position and 1K+ purchases in the past month show just how popular the compact e-reader remains.

For anyone trying to read more, travelling with multiple books or simply wanting a screen that is designed for one thing rather than everything, this Kindle makes a lot of sense.

And if you like the idea of an e-reader without the bulk of a tablet, the newest-generation Kindle in Matcha is worth checking out while the current deal is available.