Even tho I just got the Kobo, I still think the Kindle is the best e-reader.

The Kobo is a nice entry level e-reader, and if you can get one cheap like I did, it'd probably make a great first e-reader, but Kindles are getting cheaper also.

Kindles should be getting library access soon. Not sure when, but they're supposed to be getting it. If you're a library book borrower, the Kobo might be the one to get now. But, it doesnt seem that the Kobo bookstore has that much selection in books to buy, so if you like having a huge selection of books to buy, the Kindle might be the way to go.

Or you can be like me and just collect e-readers.