Boston-based Senior Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she also covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, willing to dig into what everyone is currently talking about.
She graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Journalism. Her work has been published at Reviewed, USA Today, and America’s Test Kitchen. Besides finding the best deals, she enjoys covering books, food, and pop culture.
When Samantha’s not typing away, you might find her on a walk with her dog, off to the movies, or raving about the WNBA. She's watched all 50 seasons of Survivor and you're mostly likely to find her on the couch with her pets, catching up on reality tv.
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The 9 best e-readers we've ever tested — and which to buy during Prime day
You won't miss the feeling of paper with these e-readers.
I tested every Kindle, and this is the one I'd buy
Even the Kindle Scribe is worth its price tag for hardcore scribblers.
BookCon is a haven for book nerds — here's what it's like to attend
But fans still have feedback for the event.
'Heated Rivalry' is a hit, but author Rachel Reid is trying to maintain her normalcy amidst the phenomenon
"It feels like I found a genie and wished for the world to be obsessed with everything I wrote."
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Missed the sale? You can still score huge discounts on OLED TVs, Sony headphones, and Apple Watches.
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There aren't a ton of deals but they are good deals.
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Amazon isn't matching Apple's higher prices yet, so get your order in ASAP.
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Everything to know about our favorite Creami, Foodi, and more.
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When it comes to Kindles, it's not the best bang for your buck. But I still love it.
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The iPad deals could use some improvement.
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