Photos: 10 Kindle cases for ebook lovers

Getting a Kindle/Kindle Keyboard for Christmas? Check out our Kindle cases round-up...

Giving or getting a Kindle this Christmas? You'll be wanting some kind of case or cover to keep your e-reader safe from scratches and bumps. Check out our round-up of cases for the two Kindles currently available in the UK: Amazon's newest (and smallest) Kindle, costing £89, and the £149 Kindle Keyboard 3G.

Amazon Kindle Keyboard Lighted Leather Cover

Owners of the Kindle Keyboard can opt to give more cash to Amazon by buying the Kindle-maker's Lighted Leather Cover, pictured above in 'steel blue'.

The case features a built in LED light that can be deployed by pulling it out from the top corner of the case. The light runs off the Kindle's battery.

Cost: £50.99

Amazon Kindle Lighted Leather Cover

Owners of the new, smaller, keyboard-less Kindle can buy a dedicated cover with built-in light, pictured above in 'olive'.

The LED light flips out from the top of the case, snapping back into place when not needed. As with Amazon's Kindle Keyboard cover, the light runs off the Kindle's battery.

While made of leather this case won't add significant bulk to the Kindle, and can be folded right back to allow one-handed reading.

Cost: £49.99

Amazon Kindle Zip Sleeve

A cheaper Amazon case option for Kindle owners who don't want a built-in light is this Zip Sleeve case, pictured above in the 'lime' colourway.

The zip sleeve may not have any fancy features but will keep your Kindle safe from scratches. It is offered in a choice of five colours, including blue, coral and charcoal.

Cost: £24.99

Marware Jurni Kindle Cover

Case-maker Marware is also offering a zipped case for Kindles. This nylon case can be folded fully open, for one-handed reading - there's a built-in hand-strap, pictured above on the left, to ensure a secure grip when the case is folded open.

The case also features a small zipped pocket on the outside to store money or other small items. There are five colours to choose from: black, red, beige, blue and pink.

Cost: £26.99

Marware Eco-Flip Kindle Cover

If you like your cases to flip open like a policeman's notebook then Marware's Eco-Flip cases could be up your street. The Kindle cover is pictured above but the company also makes a version for Kindle Keyboards.

The cases are made of eco-friendly leather which the company claims minimises toxic waste and run-off during the manufacturing process. These cases can be used like an easel, to stand the Kindle upright when flipped open, for no-hands reading.

Cost: £29.99

Marware Atlas Kindle Cover

This book-style case fits the new Kindle. There's a micro-suede interior and a soft fabric exterior, plus an elasticated strap to hold the cover open or closed.

The case comes in four colours: Charcoal, pictured above, beige, black or pink.

Cost: £26.99

Marware Eco-Envi Kindle Cover

For a case that resembles a large envelope, look no further than Marware's Eco-Envi Kindle Cover. This Velcro-fastening sleeve is made from a non-toxic replacement for leather that is produced from cornstarch polymers and recycled polyethylene terephthalate.

Cost: $36.99

Marware SportGrip

If you're after a minimal skin for your Kindle Keyboard, Marware's coloured silicone SportGrip covers are worth a look, pictured above in bright blue but also available in other colours such as pink, red and white.

The company also makes silicone skins for the new Kindle, costing £17.99 apiece.

Cost: £16.99

Duragadget Genuine Leather Book Style Case & Cover

Also worth a look is this leather Duragadget book-style case for the new Kindle, which features a magnetic clasp for closure.

Cost: around £15

Duragadget Genuine Leather Case & Cover With Stand

The company also has a leather case for Kindle Keyboard owners, pictured above in red, one of several colours offered. The case has a picture-frame-style stand built in to the back allowing the Kindle to be propped up at various angles for hands-free reading.

Duragadget also makes a version of this case for the new Kindle, costing circa £16.

Cost: around £15