12 books that are embarrassing to read in public and therefore perfect for eReaders

Philipp Rüegg

3.6.2016

Translation: machine translated

One of the great advantages of eReaders is that no one can squint at the cover of the book on the train or tram. A mountain of muscle in a tracksuit could be reading My Little Pony and nobody would know. We've put together a list of books that, of course, none of you would read - but just in case, consider the eBook version.

Fifty Shades of Grey

The sado-masochistic novel has sold millions of copies, but strangely, no one seems to have read it. Now you know why. [[image:6009614]]

Twilight

Toothless vampires and cuddly werewolves; this story and flat as a board - perfect for thin eReaders. [[image:6009617]]

Playboy

Because no one ever believes us when we say we only read Playboy for its interesting articles, we can finally do it on the sly. [[image:6009637]]

Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story

Admit it, you're secretly a Biber fan. Fear not, your secret is safe. The eBook version of Justin's biography won't betray you. [[image:6009610]]

Eat, Pray, Love

I've already been ashamed to watch the film, so I'd put all my energy into hiding the book - but, if I happen to lose my mind and want to read the book, it will only be as an eBook. [[image:6009585]]

Underground Escapade

You can add the melodrama of your choice. With an eReader, you can read as many feisty stud stories as you like, without having to feel judged. [[image:6064004]]

Sex for dummies

What needs to go where? If you're asking yourself questions like these, but don't dare formulate them out loud, I've got just the thing for you. [[image:6009595]]

Weight loss: We have the answer

On a diet? Me? Surely not, I don't need to. Exactly, and this way no one will know. [[image:6064007]]

Erection, instructions for use

Another book we love showing off in public with. [[image:6064010]]

The Iron Throne

If you want to be one of the cool people who've read the books, and want to annoy your colleagues with tedious remarks, you've still got time for an episode and a half. But since you don't necessarily want to show off that you're lagging behind and struggling with the pamphlets, you might as well read them on the eReader. [[image:6009600]]

The Game

Of course we're all masters at it. But a lot of people are still looking for help from these dodgy pickup artists. [[image:6009601]]

Kamasutra

Part of the training category. [[image:6009609]]

Do you have any other embarrassing or certain books that you have read and felt ashamed of?

Are you still looking for an eReader that's right for you this summer?

Philipp Rüegg

Senior Editor

Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.ch

As a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles. more

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