Tag Archives: e-books

When did I realize I was all-in on e-books?

Last night. I had previously read and really enjoyed the first two volumes/decades of former Python/travel host Michael Palin’s diaries, but had held off reading the thick third volume, Travelling To Work, for several years.  I mean, the book has literally … Continue reading

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Basic Kindle e-book reader on sale for $49

If you’ve been thinking about buying yourself a Kindle e-book reader, today might be the day to pull the trigger on it.  Amazon has them on sale right now for $49 for the smallest, lightest, most basic version.  (There’s a … Continue reading

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Will the fallout ever end for the Brits with the Murdoch/News Corp. scandals? That would be a big no.  Latest word is that British Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt is going end his political career for helping News Corp. take full … Continue reading

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Link Ch. 4 – Meet Amanda Hocking

Meet Amanda Hocking, the indie author sensation who now has a contract with St. Martin’s Press. Storyseller – A profile of author Amanda Hocking in the New York Times Sunday Magazine. Interview with KTTC TV Interview with the Associated Press

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What kind of a business is Amazon? Media, Outer Space, and E-porn

Wired’s Steven Levy talks with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos Fascinating look at how differently Amazon views the Kindle Fire from how Apple views the iPad.  Bezos call the Fire a “media service” that is a portal into the Amazon world. … Continue reading

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