Avid readers (and folks who love ’em), today’s the day! Amazon ’s latest, most compact, fastest and lightweight Kindle is marked down and bundled with accessories for its lowest price of the year for Cyber Monday.

The Kindle Paperwhite is like having a library in your pocket, minus the eye strain and distractions. What makes this one special is its 25% faster page turns and higher contrast display. It’s a lot like reading paper, but with a built-in booklight that actually adjusts to your environment.

Is the Kindle Paperwhite worth the extra spend over the basic Kindle? Let's break it down, with a view to help all those Black Friday shoppers.