Out With the Old Nooks, In With the New

As a fragile human, you’re surely well aware that the ravages of time cannot be escaped. I say this not to bum you out with a reminder of your own mortality, but to point out that technology is also subject to Father Time’s slow, steady march toward the grave (see, everyone and everything’s gonna die, … Continue reading →

A Loophole for Lines for New Books

If there’s one thing I beat into the ground around here, other than too-specific Simpsons references, it’s that libraries are muy bueno and you should use them to get free stuff. It’s some darn fine advice, and I stand by it, but it’s not always as easy as I make it sound. I’m not trying … Continue reading →

Print vs. Digital: The “War” is Over?

Scrolling through my Twitter newsfeed the other day, which I’m ashamed to admit is how I consume most of my news, I came across this brief opinion piece from the Guardian smugly declaring print books have triumphed in their war with e-books. According to the article’s author, rebuker of the “technodazzled” Simon Jenkins, it’s all … Continue reading →

PSA: Update Those Kindles!

eBooks have many advantages over print books. You can fit hundreds of them on a single book-shaped device, change their font size to optimal eye friendliness, and, for the pants-averse, download them instantly without leaving the comfort of your home. While their electronic nature is the key to their edges, it also makes them subject … Continue reading →

A Hot Gift Idea

As we’re still over a month out from Halloween, I know it’s ludicrously early to be thinking about Christmas, even for a culture that routinely puts its reindeer way before the sleigh when it comes to prepping for holidays. However, I feel the need the sound the holiday gift alarm on what’s sure to be … Continue reading →

Special Offers You Can Refuse (But It’ll Cost Ya)

  I love the Kindle. I own one of the first generation Kindle Keyboard models, and it provides a great experience whenever I go e with my reading. When patrons ask for e-reader recommendations, I tell them I lean towards Kindle due to its user friendliness, functionality, and, most importantly, simpler library e-book check out … Continue reading →

Library Audiobooks on Kindle? You Bet.

As someone who is supposed to be super in tune with all things book and reading related, I should probably be ashamed to admit this, but here’s the truth: until a few days, I had no idea you could listen to audiobooks on a Kindle. Now, I knew audiobook listening was possible on a Kindle … Continue reading →

BPL Nooks are Updated and Ready For You to Take Home

The library currently has six Nook e-readers checked in. There’s a problem with that number, namely, it isn’t zero. Considering they’re loaded down with current best sellers, we shouldn’t be able to keep these things on the shelf. Have you been waiting in line since well before Christmas to read James Patterson’s Merry Christmas, Alex … Continue reading →