It depends on your eyesite. I tend to prefer the medium setting for reading, but my eyes are getting a bit older and I need bright light for reading. I almost always use the lowest setting inside my tent at night - when putting gear away and setting up stuff for the night.

When in the cave camping last weekend I tended to run the EOS at the medium setting. It was plenty bright enough to see where I was walking and I wanted to save the batteries since the cave called longer usage times. I used the high level when lighting up other people's gear - to help them find whatever they were looking for.

I do think you'd find the EOS just fine for reading - one of the two lower levels would suite your needs. I certainly like the high level's throw.

My Aurora's primary function in life is at home - I use it for reading when my wife wants to sleep.