The Kindle Paperwhite is our choice for the best e-reader, and Amazon has dropped the price on the refurbished version by roughly $40. Like-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) — $106.99 (was $144) The Kindle is more compact than even a small paperback. We’re big fans of refurbished products around here, especially from a reputable program like Amazon’s. This Kindle Paperwhite has been fully tested by Amazon and works just like it would if it were brand new. The Paperwhite checks all those boxes and comes with 16GB built-in storage, so it has plenty of room for a ton of books.