One of the Amazon Kindle features that's come and gone is physical page turn buttons or haptic turners in the bezel. The original keyboard Kindles had physical buttons, but they've gradually vanished until only the Kindle Oasis has them (among the currently sold models). One of the experiments for people who prefer not to swipe … Continue reading Huge sale on Amazon Kindle Voyages — if you like page turns in bezel, jump!
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If “rule of law” has a fuzzy meaning for you, or you care about justice, read this book
These past few years have challenged US citizens' knowledge about their own country's system of justice and law. What can a President do without constraint? What are the standards that should be applied when deciding who should be prosecuted? I have a great deal of respect for this gentleman and very much look forward to … Continue reading If “rule of law” has a fuzzy meaning for you, or you care about justice, read this book
Amazon Kindles, however old, are worth cash and trade-in credit
The other day I thought my Amazon Kindle Oasis had died. Since I spend hours using it every day, I was unhappy to say the least. Turned out to be fixable. But this is what I'm doing to get myself a spare. Amazon accepts trade-ins (working or not) of all versions of its Kindles, from … Continue reading Amazon Kindles, however old, are worth cash and trade-in credit
This article stands in for all the others — the Kindle Paperwhite still the one to buy
Amazon just added front lighting to the basic Kindle (undiscounted price $90) and made it and the Paperwhite (undiscounted price $130) lighter in weight as well. The basic Kindle price presently includes three months of Kindle Unlimited which spreads the prices a bit further apart temporarily. However, the basic difference between the two models continues … Continue reading This article stands in for all the others — the Kindle Paperwhite still the one to buy
Tommy Orange wins an award for “There There” — definitely worth reading
"There There" is a debut novel about twelve urban Native Americans who plan to attend a pow wow in Oakland, California. I was a bit concerned that the novel might be filled with cliches -- but it's not. The device Orange has chosen allows him to describe how people establish their identity, live with the … Continue reading Tommy Orange wins an award for “There There” — definitely worth reading
Feminism in sci-fi/fantasy has mirrored and predicted our world
This genre has always had a wealth of materials for dreaming and striving. Its portrayal of women has sometimes been demeaning or absurd, but there are also books of wonder and great joy. This list is only the tip of the iceberg. https://theportalist.com/feminism-through-the-ages-10-powerful-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books? Feminism Through the Ages: 11 Powerful Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Spanning decades, … Continue reading Feminism in sci-fi/fantasy has mirrored and predicted our world
If you love Jane Austen, here are some modern day books you might like
Just like movie reviews, the source of a book list matters. Bustle has been a good one. This is definitely not a list of trash. https://www.bustle.com/p/13-new-romantic-comedies-to-read-if-you-love-jane-austen-16964245 13 New Romantic Comedies To Read If You Love Jane Austen By KRISTIAN WILSON a day ago I've got 13 new romantic comedies you should read if you love Jane Austen, … Continue reading If you love Jane Austen, here are some modern day books you might like
If you’ve always wondered how an Amazon Kindle works, here’s your technical article
Fair warning. This is a long and far more detailed than most casual Kindle users will want, but if you're somewhat of a geek and want to look at an early discussion of the choices made and why, have fun. https://computer.howstuffworks.com/tablets/kindle-paperwhite.htm/printable
Louise Penny is putting out another Gamache mystery
Louise Penny is one of my favorite mystery writers. Not only are her characters real, her plots interesting, but the community she writes about feels like a second home where I care about everyone. Her newest book will be out in Kindle format on August 27th. From MacMillan's email to me: The air is thick … Continue reading Louise Penny is putting out another Gamache mystery
Kindles were on sale briefly and have now had a (slight) upgrade
I grabbed the bottom Amazon Kindle for a loaner when priced last week at $49.99 (without special offers) and encouraged a friend to buy an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite at $99.99. Turns out the sale preceded minor improvements to both versions but not enough to regret the purchases. The bottom level Amazon Kindle is receiving the … Continue reading Kindles were on sale briefly and have now had a (slight) upgrade
13 Quirky tips for Amazon Kindle users
Several of these tips are well-known and publicized. Others explain items that were a mystery to me (Matchbooks anyone?). A reference for your files. https://www.pcmag.com/feature/333467/13-kindle-paperwhite-tips-every-reader-needs-to-know 13 Kindle Paperwhite Tips Every Reader Needs to Know The Kindle Paperwhite is pretty easy to use, but there are a few tricks to get the most out of Amazon's … Continue reading 13 Quirky tips for Amazon Kindle users
Dynamite book list from Stephen King
I love this list Bookriot has assembled of books recommended by Stephen King over the past several years. It's not the typical list and many of these would never be nominated for an award, but they all look worse reading time. Enjoy. https://bookriot.com/2019/03/11/books-recommended-by-stephen-king/ 50 MUST-READ BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY STEPHEN KING (PLUS A FEW EXTRA RECOMMENDATIONS … Continue reading Dynamite book list from Stephen King
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