Kit out your Kindle: The best Kindle accessories

Although Kindles are easy enough to hold and read, if you want to multitask, freeing up your hands by using a stand is a fantastic addition to your kit. We think this is a must-have for those who use their Kindle for cookbooks and recipes. The angle is easily adjusted and the rubber pads help to keep the stand in place.

The build has the best of both worlds. It's a very lightweight stand and folds reasonably compact. Despite the light build, it's still very durable, so you don't need to worry about it being damaged.

Every Kindle needs a charger, so be sure to pick up this one. With an output of 9W, it should charge your Kindle to full fairly quickly, so you won't need to put down your e-book for long. Just be aware that it doesn't come with a cable included.

Even if you already have a Kindle charger, this one's lightweight and easy-to-use design makes it an excellent option for travelling.

While a charging plug is important, a charging cable is an absolute must-have for any Kindle owner. After all, a USB to Micro USB cable like this one can be used with other devices, such as power banks or laptops, so you end up with a lot more options.

Don't let the budget-friendly price fool you into thinking it's a subpar item. This cable is notably durable for the cost. It also comes in at an impressive 1.5 metres, so you can plug it in from a distance and still read on the sofa.

Another option for charging your Kindle is this dock from Anker, which doubles as a stand and a charger. The 7.5W output is fairly good, too, charging your device in a respectable time for a wireless method. That's right—this is a wireless charger, so you won't be bothered by cables getting in the way of your reading.

This model is designed specifically for Kindle Paperwhites, and it can even charge through cases less than 4mm thick.

This Gooseneck tablet holder may look odd, but it's actually a very practical piece of kit. It's simple to clamp it onto the corner of a desk or even bed, and from there on, it can stably hold onto your tablet. The flexibility and holding range is excellent, but what is really surprising is how durable it is. You won't need to worry about it loosening up anytime soon.

It is worth noting, however, that this is suited to tablets sized under 10.5 inches. As such, if your Kindle is larger than that, you'll want to opt for something else.

Just as a case protects the frame of your Kindle, a screen protector like this one from MoKo will keep the main display from being damaged. It's scratch-resistant, so it will even help to ward off any swipes from a pet, all without disrupting the touch controls. Best of all, it's anti-glare, so you'll have an easier time reading outside on a sunny day too.

As always, be sure to check the compatibility of this with your current Kindle model. This MoKo screen protector works best with the Kindle Paperwhite, so if you have another model, such as the Oasis, it might not work as well.

Another Kindle accessory from MoKo, this time it's a hand-strap to keep your Kindle secured. It's helpful for making long reading sessions more comfortable, but we think it really helps out for those who often move around as they read. Sometimes we can't help but pace around during an intense chapter.

It clips on at various points, so you can choose the exact angle and placement that is best for you. As one might expect, it's not the best for larger tablets, but most Kindles should work well.

An alternative to a hand-strap, the PopGrip is a popsocket that you may often see on some phones. It still works very well for tablets and e-readers, with it consistently staying stuck on. There's a nice selection of designs to choose from, so it's a great pick for those who like to add a bit of personal flair to their items. It's also quite budget-friendly, so it's an excellent little gift.

All that said, some may still prefer the hand-strap. In some cases, using one of these to hold onto the Kindle for too long may not be the most comfortable.

If you want to read with a bit of white noise in the background or you just want to dampen outside noise, consider these Sony headphones. They're Bluetooth, so you can easily connect them to your Kindle. Although we would like it to be a bit more adjustable on the band, the padding here is still excellent and makes it very comfortable overall.

Where these headphones really stand out is with the battetry life. You can get up to 50 hours off a full charge, which should last you for the bulk of your reading. Once it starts to run low, the quick charging time means there is little wait before you can jump right back in with it.

For those who liked the sound of the previous entry but want a more portable option for travel, we suggest these JLab earbuds. Once again, they are Bluetooth, so you can connect them with your Kindle without any hassle. They're not as comfortable as over-ear headphones, as the in-ear design will likely become annoying after a while, but it shouldn't bother those who read in small bursts.

The playtime is also notable. Despite the small size of the earbuds, the charging case allows them to achieve a battery life of about 32 hours, so you won't need to go without them at all during your travels.