I've been an avid Amazon Kindle user since the first generation. Yes, I do buy books and take them out of the library but 90% of my reading is on the Kindle. I've gotten many others hooked just by virtue of my enthusiasm. You would think I would know every single tweak of making Kindles … Continue reading Useful tips for experienced and new Amazon Kindle owners
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Want to go crazy? Try signing up for several streaming services
Hasn’t it occurred to any of the streaming services that we can add? AND notice the number of bills showing up in our mail or email? I love going to the movies. So before I go into the irritation of monthly bills, here's a shout-out to my nearby single screen theatre showing foreign, documentary, and … Continue reading Want to go crazy? Try signing up for several streaming services
As if publishers aren’t already raking in cash from ebook sales to libraries — read this
The approach of publishers (particularly MacMillan) to offering ebooks for distribution by libraries is utterly infuriating. Ebooks cost more at the beginning for libraries than books on paper and they have a finite shelf life after which they must be repurchased. MacMillan adds the wrinkle that they will only let a library have a single … Continue reading As if publishers aren’t already raking in cash from ebook sales to libraries — read this
Amazon needs to pay some attention to GoodReads
Altho one can differ on details of the changes to GoodReads suggested in this article, there's absolutely no doubt that GoodReads needs an update and expansion. I'm generally pretty patient with sloppy software but trying to anything beyond adding and rating a book is downright painful. Amazon bought it because it would bring people to … Continue reading Amazon needs to pay some attention to GoodReads
Latest wildfire report from CA by Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/10/30/california-fires-map-getty-fire-kincade-fire/ Winds are gusting above hurricane force in California, driving a new wildfire in the Los Angeles area By Katie Mettler and Andrew Freedman October 30 at 11:16 AM ET Massive wildfires are blazing in Northern and Southern California, ravaging both ends of the state. Take a look at where the fires are. (Amber Ferguson/The … Continue reading Latest wildfire report from CA by Washington Post
Amazon making it even easier to read books on your Kindle
I only discovered Good eReader recently but Kozlowski appears either to have better access and better comprehension of Amazon's moves in the Kindle world. Further, he often discusses and compared ereaders that are NOT Kindles which is exceedingly rare. He appears to be based in Canada. Check out and subscribe to his blog at https://goodereader.com/blog/ … Continue reading Amazon making it even easier to read books on your Kindle
Is Amazon unstoppable?
A long read, but fascinating. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/10/21/is-amazon-unstoppable A Reporter at Large October 21, 2019 Issue Is Amazon Unstoppable? Politicians want to rein in the retail giant. But Jeff Bezos, the master of cutthroat capitalism, is ready to fight back. By Charles Duhigg October 10, 2019 Bezos, reportedly worth a hundred and fourteen billion dollars, has donated … Continue reading Is Amazon unstoppable?
Nobel Prizes in Literature announced
Nobel Prizes in Literature Awarded to Peter Handke, Olga Tokarczuk Swedish Academy names two laureates after postponing last year’s prize; award to Handke rekindles controversy over his support for Milosevic Austrian novelist Peter Handke, left, and Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk won the 2019 and 2018 prizes, respectively. PHOTO: FROM LEFT: CESAR CABRERA/EFE/ZUMA PRESS; BE&W/ZUMA PRESS ByDominic Chopping and James … Continue reading Nobel Prizes in Literature announced
Portrait of a moment in time for books that I’m reading
There's always such a wealth of books to read in addition to the more topical internet, magazines, and newspapers. Here's a snapshot of what I'm currently either reading or waiting for from the library. I'm in three book clubs so always at least try the month's choices. The books up for discussion next are "Exhalation: … Continue reading Portrait of a moment in time for books that I’m reading
Six sci-fi novels set in space
https://bookriot.com/2019/09/24/science-fiction-books-about-space/ 6 Science Fiction Books About Space That Are Out Of This World Michelle Anne Schingler 09-24-19 Earth is an exhausting place to be right now. Rainforests are burning, ice caps are melting, and there are grim projections for the future—not to mention the cruelties we inflict upon one another. Recently, when I’ve needed to … Continue reading Six sci-fi novels set in space
B&N running a fire sale on Nooks and Nook accessories
Even before Amazon Kindle became the juggernaut it still is, I was concerned about the longevity and support by B&N for Nook devices. They have not been discontinued and B&N now has a new owner. Whether this sale is a predicate toward exiting the business is unknown. https://goodereader.com/blog/barnes-and-noble-nook-ereader-news/barnes-and-noble-is-having-a-firesale-on-nook-and-accessories Barnes and Noble is having a firesale … Continue reading B&N running a fire sale on Nooks and Nook accessories
11 incredibly useful websites you may not use (yet)
https://gizmodo.com/11-incredibly-useful-websites-you-might-not-know-about-1837236431 11 Incredibly Useful Websites You Might Not Know About David Nield Thursday 9:30am Image: Parker Byrd (Unsplash)The internet is a big place, and there’s no shame in not having gotten around to exploring every last corner of it—but just in case you’ve missed out on some of the very best sites the web has … Continue reading 11 incredibly useful websites you may not use (yet)
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