Pocket-first
Small enough to wear around your neck or slip into a pocket when a Kindle stays home.
For the moments you'd rather be reading.
A pocket e-ink reader that fits the in-between — wear it around your neck or slip it into your pocket.
Inspired by tiny DIY readers, designed as a finished product. No apps, no feeds — just your next page.
The moment
Your books are on your phone. So is everything else.
You open your phone to read one chapter. A message appears. Then a feed. Then a notification. The book was there, but the moment is gone.
TinyReader is for the in-between moments — waiting for coffee, riding the train, lying in bed, sitting at the gate, or opening a few pages of Scripture before the day begins. Wear it around your neck as an everyday accessory, and your next page is always within reach.
waiting for coffee
riding the train
lying in bed
sitting at the gate
morning Scripture
worn around the neck
What it is
Not a phone. Not a full-size e-reader. A reading object you actually carry.
Reading-only
No apps, no alerts, no feeds. Just your next page.
Ready-made
Inspired by tiny DIY readers, designed as a finished product.
Who's building this
Built in the open, before preorder.
TinyReader is still in early validation. Before asking anyone to preorder, we are testing the core hardware tradeoffs: size, battery life, front light, book import flow, and finished-device cost.
[ Founder background — hardware / software / manufacturing experience to be added ]
Current stage
Demo phase, building in public
Next validation
Product definition freeze, EVT, DVT
Early users can
Join the waitlist and help shape the first version on Discord
Join the Discord community →
Early momentum
This page is part of the validation.
If the idea resonates, early subscribers will help decide whether the first version should be a finished device, a kit, or something else.
FAQ
Clear edges, fewer surprises.
Is this meant to replace my Kindle?
No. TinyReader is meant for the smaller moments when a full-size e-reader usually stays behind.
Why not just read on a phone?
Phones are convenient, but every reading session starts beside messages, feeds, and notifications. TinyReader is for opening the next page without opening the rest of the internet.
Will it read Kindle books?
Not if they are protected by DRM. The first direction is DRM-free EPUB and TXT.
When will specs and pricing be final?
After prototype validation. We are testing size, battery life, front light, import flow, and expected early-access pricing before locking the first version.
DRM-protected books from Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and similar platforms are not supported. TinyReader is currently an early-stage concept — not a finished product available for purchase.
Early access
Help shape the first version.
Join the waitlist to stay updated on prototype progress and early-access opportunities. Your interest helps us decide what to build first.