I read my kindle pretty easily on the NYC subway by keeping it near my face/within my personal bubble. I've also read paperbacks there, turning pages one handed in an awk way, but I recommend kindle.
It's also very easy to read while walking with a kindle!
Hm, I think you're right.
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