That Kindle holiday ad now running on U.S. television warms me like a cup of hot chocolate, but I suspect it’s something of a Christmas miracle. For contrast: Once, while I was working at a mortgage company back in college (this was before the industry destroyed America–we actually verified incomes), I was forced to participate [...]
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Classic Scrooge illustrations for your Kindle
Is there any Christmas tale more famous, or more horrifying, than Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”? Poor Ebenezer! In the course of one long night, a productive and upstanding member of society is driven mad by the relentless torments of the spirit world; he ends his days (we can assume) penniless and bonkers. But that’s Victorian [...]
"Which ereader device should I buy?"
The Kindle will likely be the big ereader champ this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for every reader. Here’s a quick guide to figuring out which device will best meet your needs. Update: Nate over at The Digital Reader weighed in on my suggestions below, and says you should really consider [...]
You can now give Kindle ebooks as gifts (finally!)
Gift giving just got a lot easier, at least for people who know me. Starting today, you can now send Kindle ebooks as gifts. Hooray! The recipient doesn’t have to already have a Kindle account to receive the gift, although obviously he or she will have to use a Kindle app to open the ebook. [...]
Kirkus picks best teen and children's books for 2010
If that latest Kindle TV commercial is right, kids will read almost anything, but in reality they tend to be just as picky as grownups. If you’re shopping for books for teens or children this season, you might appreciate the new “Best of 2010″ lists just released by Kirkus Reviews. Their children’s book list has [...]
I wrote a Halloween story!
To celebrate Halloween and the sort of horror fiction that I like to read, I wrote a short story. It’s about growing up, trick-or-treating, and death. It’s also got death in it. And more death. Did I mention it’s a horror story? Good.
This Week In Free Books
Vampires, ghosts, telepaths: here’s a list of 8 free horror ebooks from around the web.
Some Christmas-themed screensavers
Because it’s that time of year, so why the heck not? (Remember, here’s how to add them to your own Kindle.)