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title: 2020 Spurs Uptick in eReader Use & Virtual Book Clubs
description: Social distancing – while difficult – has given rise to new era of eReader adoption.
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# [2020 Spurs Uptick in eReader Use & Virtual Book Clubs](https://blog.eink.com/2020-spurs-uptick-in-ereader-use-virtual-book-clubs)

 Written by [E Ink](https://blog.eink.com/author/e-ink) | 2020-12-14

2020 has been a challenge for us all, but it has also presented a rare opportunity to reset and reinvent the way we work and play. Technology has taken on an ever-important role in collaboration and socialization. Social distancing – while difficult – has given rise to new era of eReader adoption, as readers spend more time at home, and may not feel comfortable going into a physical location to select new books. With this has also come the rise of virtual book clubs – a new avenue of connection and community in a time when physical togetherness together may not be possible.

In fact, research conducted by proofreading service Global English Editing found that [35 percent of the world](http://geediting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/World-Reading-Habits-in-2020-draft02-min-1.png) was reading more this year, with [14 percent of the world](http://geediting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/World-Reading-Habits-in-2020-draft02-min-1.png) reading *significantly* more. Book and literature ecommerce sites saw nearly [1.5 billion visits](http://geediting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/World-Reading-Habits-in-2020-draft02-min-1.png) globally just in the month of March, and physical book sales have declined in favor of eBooks. Virtual book clubs, offering the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and discuss the books we now have the time to read, have likewise gained popularity. In fact, in just the first two months of the pandemic, nearly [3000](https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/05/04/coronavirus-isolation-prompting-a-boom-in-virtual-reading-clubs/) of these book clubs formed on Zoom or Facebook Chat alone.

Wondering how you can hop on the train? We’ve rounded up our favorite eReaders below.

**PocketBook Color**

If you’re looking for a cutting-edge eReader experience to display your favorite reads in all their glory, look no further than the PocketBook Color. The device uses E Ink Kaleido technology to display up to 4096 colors and PocketBook’s unique software puts users in control of brightness and color settings like contrast, gamma correction and saturation.

**Amazon Kindle Oasis**

If you’re looking for a compact eReader with a fresh design, Amazon’s new Kindle Oasis may be the perfect fit, sporting a  seven-inch screen powered by E Ink Carta. It is slim, light, and ergonomically designed, with dedicated page turn buttons and adaptive front light for comfortable reading.

**Kobo Forma**

The Kobo Forma display is designed with an eight-inch E Ink Carta ePaper display offering 1440 x 1920 resolution. Despite it having a slightly larger screen than the Kindle Oasis, it weighs it at a mere 197 grams. With waterproof reliability, the choice of landscape or portrait mode, and book-borrowing capabilities, the Kobo Forma is perfect for readers with a variety of preferences.

As COVID-19 continues to impact the way we live our lives, for better or worse, reading remains a safe hobby and eReader technology is a breath of fresh air for this long-appreciated art form. What will you read next?

 

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