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If one of your goals for the new year is to read more books, an e-reader is a great way to achieve that goal, as it houses an entire library of books in one compact device.

Also: 5 last-minute gifts your mom will actually like for Mother's Day (and all are on sale)

My favorite e-reader is the Kindle Colorsoft, and right now, it's 24% off on Amazon for Mother's Day, making it cost $190. This saves you $60 off the typical price, and the deal applies to several configurations, like a bundle offer that includes a sling bag for $199.