Instead of tabs, is it possible to save links and read them one by one?
Try Link Bubble: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkbubble.playstore

If I decide I'm done reading, I share the links I've opened to Pocket so I can read them later.

Pocket: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro