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