Kobo's first crack at a color e-reader should have Amazon worried

Will the e-reader future be in glorious e-ink color?

Probably, but the question of how soon was top of mind as I tested the Kobo Libra Colour, the first color e-reader from a major brand. (Color e-ink e-readers and tablets like the Pocketbook Ink Pad Color 2 and BOOX Tab Ultra C have been around, but generally at a higher price point with a more sluggish performance).

I should also disclose my bias upfront: As a lifelong reader and someone who majored in English, I am unfortunately...