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
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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
Summer Reading: It Has Begun
It has begun. That’s all I need to say at this time of year, and those in library land will instantly know what I’m talking about. For the uninitiated, “it” is Summer Reading, and boy, is it here. With gusto. I’m barely able to break from the madness and cobble together enough stolen seconds to … 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
