Tag Archives: e-books

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

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Ralph Hanson

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

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

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)

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

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

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

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

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

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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