Category Archives: holidays

A reminder that not everyone likes to receive a book for a gift

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Chris Walters

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 … Continue reading →

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Classic Scrooge illustrations for your Kindle

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Chris Walters

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 … Continue reading →

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"Which ereader device should I buy?"

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Chris Walters

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 … Continue reading →

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You can now give Kindle ebooks as gifts (finally!)

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Chris Walters

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 … Continue reading →

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Kirkus picks best teen and children's books for 2010

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Chris Walters

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 … Continue reading →

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I wrote a Halloween story!

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Chris Walters

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 … Continue reading →

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This Week In Free Books

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Chris Walters

Vampires, ghosts, telepaths: here’s a list of 8 free horror ebooks from around the web. Continue reading →

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Some Christmas-themed screensavers

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Chris Walters

Because it’s that time of year, so why the heck not? (Remember, here’s how to add them to your own Kindle.)

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