https://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/amazon-kindle-unlimited-is-now-50-off-for-new-subscribers Good e-Reader The latest news on Audiobooks, eBooks and eReaders Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers September 28, 2018 By Michael Kozlowski 2 Comments Amazon Kindle Unlimited is running a promotion where you can get a six month subscription for $4.99 per month, or $29.97 for the entire term. It normally costs $9.99 per month, … Continue reading Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers — a great deal
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A list from a Bookriot contributor of 23 of the best fantasy book series for adults
Interestingly, many of these series are totally unfamiliar -- which is rare for me. So can't vouch for them but they definitely thought out of the box. https://bookriot.com/?p=169538 DRAGONS, MYTHS AND MAGIC: 23 OF THE BEST FANTASY BOOK SERIES FOR ADULTS SILVANA REYES LOPEZ09-10-18 Fantasy is such a good way to get your head outside … Continue reading A list from a Bookriot contributor of 23 of the best fantasy book series for adults
If you loved the show/music for “Hamilton” this book is wonderful
The Kindle price is now up to the usual $21.99. Put it on your Goodreads "want to read" list to be notified about future sales. The wonderfully detailed, informative, and eye-opening book with the background to the development of the show "Hamilton" (including the choice of hip-hop rhythms for each character) is now out for … Continue reading If you loved the show/music for “Hamilton” this book is wonderful
From Foyle’s Books in the UK, the shortlist for the annual Man Booker Prize
Altho this prize is now open to books authored here, it's often full of unfamiliar books not being touted in the US press. Here's the list per Foyle's books: http://www.foyles.co.uk/blog-man-booker-shortlist-2018? Man Booker Prize Shortlist 2018 It's here! This year's Man Booker shortlist has been announced: cue the Oohs, Aahs and Wows as we look over the finalists … Continue reading From Foyle’s Books in the UK, the shortlist for the annual Man Booker Prize
How many authors who self-publish on Amazon make money? And how do they do it?
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/07/amazon-kindle-unlimited-self-publishing/565664/ The Authors Who Love Amazon The e-commerce giant has finally made self-publishing lucrative. But does its dominance come at a cost? ALANA SEMUELS JUL 20, 2018 TSERING TOPGYAL / AP For most of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sales bonanza, an unfamiliar face topped the site’s Author Rank page: Mike Omer, a 39-year-old Israeli computer … Continue reading How many authors who self-publish on Amazon make money? And how do they do it?
The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation by Fred Pearce (books that matter to me)
Fred Pearce is an extremely thoughtful and imaginative science and environment writer who often gives me the joy of a different spin on topics thought to be firmly resolved. This book was full of what I call "ah ha's!!!" -- the comment, paragraph, or description that makes me question my automatic assumption. In this case, … Continue reading The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation by Fred Pearce (books that matter to me)
Amazon Kindle deals on non-fiction often require work — and never forget the deals will change
Update as of September 22, 2018: Tonight this group of non-fiction books was expanded (by 600% so far) and emphasized as a Kindle option. My guess is that they tested the concept with a small group and have decided to let it rip after seeing the response. Bravo. Just hope it doesn't lose its focus. … Continue reading Amazon Kindle deals on non-fiction often require work — and never forget the deals will change
Audiobook recommendation – William Golding’s “The Spire” read by Benedict Cumberbatch
Just finished listening to Benedict Cumberbatch read William Golding's "The Spire." The novel was recommended to me as being far better than his "Lord of the Flies" that everyone reads when a student. Having started, I could not stop. It's set in the middle ages when the building of a church was as much a … Continue reading Audiobook recommendation – William Golding’s “The Spire” read by Benedict Cumberbatch
Interaction of Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited plus an article about Prime benefits
Before I give you the list of Amazon Prime benefits, please be wary about whether they're actually available to you. One of my pet peeves is that membership in the Kindle Unlimited Program pre-empts the receiving books for free books as an Amazon Prime benefits. It's one or the other. The good thing is that … Continue reading Interaction of Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited plus an article about Prime benefits
Super list of books set in each state of the US
https://bookriot.com/?p=168743 Books Around America: The Best Books Set in Every State Susie Dumond08-22-18When traveling, I love to read books set in the places I visit. And as someone who has lived in a number of “flyover states,” I know that sometimes it can be hard to find your state represented in popular books. With that … Continue reading Super list of books set in each state of the US
Great prices now for Kindle Oasis
Amazon is presently selling refurbished editions of the 2017 Kindle Oasis (second Oasis, month's generation) in both the 8GB and 32GB sizes. With Amazon's dynamic pricing I can't tell you exactly what will appear on your screen but mine shows $40 to $60 off -- close to $200. If you read a lot or are … Continue reading Great prices now for Kindle Oasis
24 highly recommended audiobooks
There's some overlap between this and other lists because certain readers have a history for almost perfect presentations. If you're brand new to listening to a book, you might want to try one from this list or one of those readers. https://www.buzzfeed.com/tabathaleggett/incredible-audiobooks-you-wont-be-able-to-stop-listening?utm_term=.gkeBVz2R6#.qhZzv6G3n 24 Audiobooks You Won't Be Able To Stop Listening To Your commute is … Continue reading 24 highly recommended audiobooks
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