Few things in life are better than curling up with a good book. But if you're a bookworm who has stacks of dog-eared favorites, series piled in every corner, and late fees adding up because it's hard ...

Amazon made a big splash in e-reader land last week with the release of its first-ever color Kindle. When it comes to devoted e-readers here in the States, Amazon is very nearly the only game in town.