NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · October 2, 2026 UTC
New E-Reader Lineup Announced
On October 1, Amazon announced a complete overhaul of its e-reader lineup to celebrate its 20th anniversary, introducing thinner and lighter designs with new color options like ube, alpine sky, and seaglass green. The refreshed collection includes a redesigned basic Kindle, Kindle Colorsoft, and the new Kindle Paperwhite, alongside kid-friendly versions and accessories such as the Kindle Click remote. [2]
Pricing and Release Timeline
The standard Kindle (16GB) is priced at $149.99 and is available for immediate purchase, while the new Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) costs $199.99 and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) is listed at $249.99. While select models are available right away, most of the new devices and accessories are currently up for preorder ahead of their scheduled release on Wednesday, October 28. [2]
Sources
- The new Amazon Kindle lineup: thinner, lighter, edge-to-edge color — 2026-10-01T12:50:13.564Z
- How to buy or preorder Amazon's new Kindles and accessories — 2026-10-01T18:42:25+00:00
