The Boy is 8 and we simply can’t keep up with his book reading. Any book we buy is finished in 24 hours and we’re always maxed out on library cards.
So I’m wondering whether there’s an e-book solution to our needs. What I’d like is the following (though I’m sure I won’t be able to tick all the boxes):
- usable on an e-ink reader so he’s not staring at a backlit screen
- allows him to choose age-appropriate books at will without me having to police it
- monthly subscription rather than per-book pricing
Actually that’s probably about it. I know Kindle Unlimited ticks the first and third boxes, but I assume not the second.
Anyone in the same boat? What works for you?
- but I'm looking at buying myself an e-reader. It seems that some non-Kindle ones allow you to borrow e-books from your local library. As i understand it you just check them out and back in online via the device, so that would solve the issue of maxing out library cards, and should give you a pretty good range of books to choose from. Not sure it'd solve the age-appropriate bit though.