Hello, KingsGambit, and kudos for jumping in and saying "Hi."
At the risk of [continuing to] sounding like a shill for Pocketbook, for a 5" device, I'd recommend the Pocketbook 360, which is my latest purchase.
Other than reading .lit files, it has all the options you want. It reads Adobe DRM epub/PDF (and non-DRM epub/PDF, for that matter), it rotates for use in either hand, has awesome configuration possibilities - some Pocketbook created, some user ("hack") created), is very pocketable (I have put it in the front pocket of my trousers, in my handbag...), it has a dictionary, microSD card capability up to 32g, it's very light (about 7 ounces), supports folders/drag-n-drop, the screen is crisp/clear and the awesome built-in cover ensures you have protection for your screen without adding much additional weight or bulk. As far as I can tell, the battery life is good also (and the battery is user-replaceable).
Oh, it also doesn't have wi-fi or audio playback. And yes, you will turn a lot of pages - but once you are engrossed in the book, you won't notice. It changes pages fast (and you can configure it to not flash every time you turn the page, so it's faster and smoother). After reading about 30+ books on mine since I've gotten it, I don't notice the small screen (and I was using an 8" Irex before). I just read.
Check out some of the reviews in the Pocketbook sub-forum here. You'll see the PB360 has many, many more features I've barely touched on here.
Regardless of your ereader choice, you'll want to use Calibre. It is an AWESOME book management program that I find indispensable. It continues to amaze me that Kovid and the gang continue to offer this as open source! Simply marvelous software...
As Poppa1956 mentioned, if you have non-DRM .lit files, Calibre can convert to a file type that your new reader can read. So, don't let that bother you in your quest.
I wish you luck on your search. And, again, welcome to MobileRead.
Happy hunting!
Marilyn
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