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I love my Kindle. I do not, however, believe that owning a Kindle means you suddenly need seventeen tiny accessories for it.
The best Kindle accessories aren't just cute. They solve the little annoyances that come with reading for hours: tired hands, awkward positions, glare, and the devastating realization that turning the page requires removing your hand from beneath a perfectly warm blanket.
If you're looking for Kindle accessories that actually make reading more comfortable, these are the five I'd start with.
1. A Remote Page Turner
Best for: Reading in bed, cold nights, and anyone committed to maximum coziness
This is one of those accessories that sounds completely unnecessary until you have one.
A remote page turner lets you advance your Kindle without actually touching the screen. A small clip attaches to the Kindle, and you keep the remote in your hand.
Why does that matter?
Because your Kindle can stay propped up while the rest of you stays exactly where you want to be—under the blankets.
It's especially useful if you read in bed, have your Kindle mounted on a stand, or simply get tired of holding an e-reader for long stretches.
Is pressing the screen to turn a page particularly difficult? No.
Will you become strangely unwilling to do it yourself once you own a remote? Very possibly.
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2. A Kindle Stand or Pillow Stand
Best for: Reading on the couch, in bed, while eating, or anywhere you don't want to hold your Kindle
If you regularly find yourself balancing your Kindle against a pillow, your knees, a coffee mug, or some other object that was definitely not designed to hold electronics, get a stand.
There are plenty of styles, but you don't need anything complicated. A simple adjustable stand works well on a nightstand or table, while a soft pillow-style stand is great for the couch or bed.
The biggest difference is that you stop holding the Kindle at all.
That might not sound significant until you're a few hours into a book and realize you've been repeatedly switching hands because your wrist is tired.
And if you pair a stand with a remote page turner?
You've essentially achieved Kindle luxury.
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3. A Kindle Hand Strap or Strapsicle
Best for: One-handed reading and people who constantly reposition their Kindle
Sometimes you don't want your Kindle sitting on a stand. You just want it to be easier to hold.
That's where a hand strap comes in.
A strap gives you a secure grip without requiring you to constantly pinch the edge of the Kindle between your fingers. It's particularly useful for reading one-handed, which inevitably happens when you're lying on your side or curled up on the couch.
Strapsicle-style grips stretch around the corners of the Kindle rather than permanently attaching to the device, making them easy to remove or reposition.
They're also a nice alternative if you don't love bulky Kindle cases but still want a little more security while you're holding your device.
Because dropping a Kindle on your face once is usually enough.
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4. A Matte Screen Protector
Best for: Keeping your Kindle protected without making it feel like a tablet
One of the best things about a Kindle is the screen.
Unlike a phone or tablet, it doesn't feel like you're staring into a bright piece of glass every time you sit down to read. So if you're going to add a screen protector, you don't want to ruin that.
A matte screen protector helps protect against scratches and fingerprints while maintaining more of that paper-like appearance.
It's particularly worth considering if your Kindle regularly gets tossed into a purse, backpack, carry-on, or beach bag.
You don't necessarily need one if you always keep your Kindle safely inside a protective case. But if you tend to carry yours everywhere, it's an inexpensive layer of protection for the part of the device you're actually staring at for hours.
Just make sure you're buying the correct size for your specific Kindle model.
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5. An Adjustable Kindle Holder
Best for: Serious hands-free reading in bed
This is where we stop pretending we're casual about reading.
An adjustable Kindle holder or gooseneck tablet mount attaches to a bed frame, nightstand, headboard, or nearby piece of furniture and positions your Kindle directly in front of you.
Does it look a little excessive?
Perhaps.
Does that matter when you're lying completely horizontal beneath the covers reading a romance novel while your Kindle floats conveniently in front of your face?
Absolutely not.
These are particularly useful for readers who experience hand, wrist, neck, or shoulder fatigue from holding a device for long periods. Because they're adjustable, you can bring the screen to a comfortable viewing position rather than contorting yourself around it.
Add the remote page turner from #1 and you have reached the final form of Kindle reading.
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The Ultimate Kindle Reading Setup
If you're only going to buy one accessory, I'd start with whatever solves your biggest annoyance.
If holding your Kindle gets uncomfortable, try a hand strap. If you read at a table or on the couch, a simple stand might be all you need.
But for maximum reading-in-bed comfort, the winning combination is:
Kindle + adjustable holder + remote page turner + blanket.
Once everything is positioned correctly, you don't have to hold the Kindle, reach for the screen, or move unnecessarily for the next several hundred pages.
Which is exactly what you want when "one more chapter" somehow turns into 1:00 a.m.