Barnes & Noble
Nook GlowLight 4
Based on 71 Reddit mentions
$174.99
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If you're tech saavy you can use ADB to install apps (because it's technically android 8.1) so you can install something like eink launcher and koreader to even bypass the nook UI and really just strip it down to basically ereader functionality. I use a Nook Glow Light 4 Plus like this. Just turn of
...ezodochi in r/ereader
March 20, 2026 2:11 AM
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Budget e-reader
I think one of the better current deals would be a refurbished Nook Glowlight 3 ($70), or Glowlight 4 ($100) or a Glowlight 4e ($70). The Glowlight 3 and 4 have "warm" light, the 4e just has regular light (and lower resolution). I personally think the Glowlight 3 has the best "warm" screen made. But
...rcentros in r/ereader
April 28, 2025 6:19 AM
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Koreader friendly e-reader for Manga?
Nook Glow Light 4 Plus. It fits all your criteria except not being an android device as it uses a heavily modified version of android 8.1 but doesn't have the app store and requires a workaround to install apps but you can use that workaround (just google) to install KOReader as an apk. ngl if you d
...ezodochi in r/ereader
March 3, 2026 7:28 PM
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Nook Glowlight 4 Plus?
My experience with the Nook GlowLight 4 Plus has definitely been mixed. It's my first e-reader that I was gifted last year and I love the way the screen looks and the overall finish of the device (back and front). The ability to change the warmth/birghtness of the light is great for night reading. T
...ProbablyEel in r/nook
March 28, 2025 9:46 PM
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KOReader on the Nook Glowlight 4 Plus
I just bought the 7.8" GlowLight 4+ a couple of days ago. I had the slightly smaller GlowLIght already. I just wanted something a tad bigger. I just love it. The bigger screen has more real estate to read, and the OS is the same as far as commands and ease of use. It runs faster, too. It also has Bl
...Gloomy_Boat_5704 in r/nook
July 9, 2025 8:22 PM
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