The reading device, software, and books shouldn’t be locked down or remotely controlled. Buy a BOOX, Kobo, or jailbroken old Kindle.

You do need to set up the right software and make charging a habit (which can be helped by buying a wireless charger), but picking up an e-reader and just reading can be as fast and easy as a physical book. And getting new digital books is faster and easier.

I admit, books have the advantage in durability and individual cost.