There are only a few brands to choose from, and Amazon is undoubtedly the biggest. But if you don't like Amazon, you can still enjoy the benefits of a Kindle eReader. I say this as a long-time Kindle user who has literally never purchased an ebook from the Kindle Store.

The Amazon Kindle has had its day — it's time to move on to pastures new. Here's why I'm leaving Amazon, and which e-reader made it happen.

The Parent Dashboard is great for seeing what your kids have been reading and monitoring their progress, and it's also possible to share books to your kid's Kindle too. It's probably the easiest way to share books, as the Kindle interface is a little clunky and it could definitely be improved.