Big Changes in the EBook Market
It is no secret that I am a big eReader fan. I’ve talked about it here and here. And from the very beginning I have been a loyal customer of Amazon. With the introduction of the…
A Shameless Plug: AAR-Amazon Kindle Links
Mucho excitement is in the air today. Amazon has announced a new range of Kindles, including a basic Kindle for just $79 and a $199 Kindle Fire tablet. If anybody is buying a Kindle today, we’d…
How EBooks Save Me from My Own Decluttering
I know that for the readers that just love holding the actual paper book in their hands, it is going to take a lot to convince them to change to eBooks. But this week, a recurring…
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The Buzzword? Digital.
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Free and Bargain eBooks – Blessing or Curse?
I have caught a new addiction: I hunt the net for free and bargain eBooks. Thanks to the delightful folks at Mobileread and here at AAR Potpourri Forum, and thanks to special discounts offered by ebookstores…
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Connie Brockway Is Launch Author in Amazon’s New Romance Imprint
We had quite a party around here when Connie Brockway announced her intentions to self-publish several books that readers have long been waiting for, including sequels to As You Desire and, my personal favorite, All Through…
Nook Update: It’s Great! Not.
This cartoon from Edward Lear’s Laughable Lyrics perfectly illustrates my feelings about the recent Nook Color (NC) software update: A man, sitting on a fence, with a bucket over his head. When it comes to technology,…
Readers Love eBooks. Too Bad Publishers Still Don’t Get It.
In case you missed it, in February sales of eBooks were up an astonishing 202% from the same month just a year before. To make the news even more impressive, for the first time eBooks exceeded…
Avon Royal Weddings Giveaway (Contest Closed)
On Tuesday Royal Weddings, a new Avon Impulse digital anthology featuring Loretta Chase, Gaelen Foley, and Stephanie Laurens is released. The authors pull out their charm, wit, and passion to tell three stories set amidst grand…
Barnes & Noble Nook Color: A Review
Unconditional love – that’s what I give my lovely Nook Color. I’ve now had it for three weeks, even though the device has been out since November, and I’ve got a fairly good idea of its…