In January I started testing out using ebooks rather than physical books for my commute and have fallen in love with it. Physical books are still great at home, but on days when I need to drag a laptop and notebooks and lunch and who knows what else around a physical book can be one thing too many for my bag (and back). Since it's been going well, I'm looking at investing in an e-reader. I have scrolled through other club posts and noticed a lot of love for Kobo Clara and Libra as well as the Boox Palma, but I'm wondering if there are any others I should consider. My needs are:

1. Not Amazon. I haven't given them a dime in over a decade and don't plan to start now.
2. Overdrive compatible. I get all my ebooks from the library (because I can't forget to return them oops). I don't use libby at all because their recent AI shenanigans infuriate me.
3. Available in Canada. Bonus points for things available at brick and mortar stores because I avoid ordering online as much as possible for environmental reasons. And also because physical in-person stores are important and need support.

Bonus points for anti-AI or AI free, or otherwise ethical companies. Extra bonus points for companies that work to offset their carbon footprint because lol modern technology is an environmental nightmare. I don't care overly much about bells and whistles. I am a witchy homebody who still uses DVDs, CDs, and paper maps, and prefers to leave techtime at work (when possible).

Thanks!

Do yall have a favourite word and get really excited when you see it written in a book because most of my kindle highlights are either the word petrichor or iridescent? Petrichor is also my favourite smell in the world 🌧️☀️and iridescent is just a fabulous word 💜💙🩷

What are everyone’s favourite words (in any language) and do feel free to leave the definitions too because we can all learn some new words today ✨

Have a lovely Sunday whatever you’re doing ✨