The current-gen Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) retails for $170 (without lock screen ads), and the refreshed model should also cost the same despite sporting a bigger display. It's possible Amazon might unveil other new Kindle models alongside the 12th-gen Paperwhite. Its entire e-reader lineup is feeling stale now and could do with a big overhaul.

Amazon just announced four new Kindle e-readers. The Colorsoft Signature Edition is the first color Kindle, there’s a new Kindle Scribe note-taker, a faster version of its most popular Paperwhite, and a new entry-level Kindle.

Rumor has it that Amazon could launch a 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite eReader this week. And that would probably help explain why the 11th-gen model is out of stock. But it looks like at least one person may have already gotten their hands on one a little early… and briefly tried to sell it on eBay.

Other features of the 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite include screen lighting that can be adjusted between warm and cool color temperatures, an IPX8 waterproof rating allowing the e-re

What's not clear is whether this is the only 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite we're getting or if there's a Signature Edition on the way. The publication stated that a next-gen Signature Edition model could add features like page-turn buttons and an e-paper display.

If you prefer listening to your books, you can fire up Audible on the new Kindle and connect your headphones or speakers to it via Bluetooth, as well. In addition to the basic 12th-gen Kindle, John Lewis also posted the listing for its Kids Edition version.

As for today's leak, the biggest upgrade to the latest Kindle Paperwhite is exactly that – it'll be bigger. Well, it'll have a larger screen anyway. The leaked packaging lists a 7-inch E Ink "glare-free" display. The current model, which was released three years ago, has a 6.8-inch screen.