Kindle or Carry-On? The Great Holiday Book Debate

Packing for a holiday always feels like a battle between practicality and personality—especially for book lovers. Do you bring a slim, lightweight Kindle loaded with your entire TBR? Or do you lovingly squeeze three paperbacks between your sandals and sunscreen because you need the crack of a spine under the sun?

Let’s be honest: there’s no wrong answer. But there is a right one for you.

📱 The Case for Kindle

1. It’s featherlight. Whether you're hopping on a plane or heading to the beach, a Kindle is as light as your phone and fits in any bag.

2. Unlimited reading. Store hundreds of books (and samples!) in one place. Never run out of stories—especially helpful if you're a mood reader.

3. Built-in light. Read in bed, in a tent, or under a beach umbrella without squinting or disturbing anyone.

4. Instant gratification. Finished book one of a series? Download book two instantly, even from a sun lounger.

📚 The Case for Carry-On Paperbacks

1. The aesthetic. Beach reads belong in your hand, next to a drink with a tiny umbrella. Plus, they look dreamy in your travel pics.

2. Total immersion. No notifications, no screen glare, no temptation to check emails—just you and the page.

3. You’re supporting authors and bookstores. Buying physical copies means tangible support for creators and indie shops like The Enchanted Spine.

4. Built-in nostalgia. Paperbacks age with your travels—bent covers, sunscreen stains, and all.

🧳 What’s In Our Suitcase?

At The Enchanted Spine, we’re a bit of both. A Kindle in the carry-on, and at least one lovingly selected paperback in our tote—usually something gorgeously indie, full of magic, and just begging to be read with our toes in the sand.

Whether you’re digital all the way or can’t part with your paperbacks, the important thing is that you’re reading what sets your soul on fire.

Drop us a comment: Are you #TeamKindle or #TeamPaperback?