Kindles are on sale right now - these are the models I recommend most

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The spring and summer travel season is here, and it's the perfect time to commit to a few good reads for the plane, train, car, or whatever other form of travel floats your boat. 

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E-readers like the Kindle are popular travel essentials for their portability and storage, allowing you to pack numerous books into one device. I'm an owner of a Kindle Paperwhite myself, and it's my favorite poolside accessory. Kindles don't often see major sales though, which is why I was totally surprised to see some decent discounts being offered ahead of Mother's Day weekend in the US.