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Some of the most sought-after items on wish lists this season are e-books. Growing in popularity because of their convenience and ease of use, readers are never left without material as these compact devices can be tucked in a bag or briefcase so they're always at the ready.

The affordably-priced Libre Pro ($99.00) is an entry-level eBook Reader from Aluratek, Tustin, Calif., that lets you digitally store and carry around thousands of your favorite books. Utilizing e-paper LCD display technology, the Ubre is soft on the eyes, as it makes it difficult to determine the difference between actual paper and the e-paper screen. The crisp black and white 5" screen is not backlit and you will not see the typical flicker when turning pages.

The Libre supports up to 32 GB of storage and comes with a 2 GB SD card pre-loaded with 100 classic books including Huck Finn, Pride and Prejudice, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Wuthering Heights...