From what I can tell by the intro paragraph on the home page, Gnod is an experiment in creating a self-aware deathbot who will someday enslave us all. But until that day it’s a fun way to discover new authors you might enjoy. Gnod’s literature section, Gnooks, includes a free service it calls a Literature [...]
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Five reasons NOT to get a Nook Touch
Everyone loves the new Nook Touch ereader, including me. But before you get one, make sure you can live with its weaknesses.
Today’s bargain book: “Comedy Writing Secrets” by Mel Helitzer
There are lots of simple things you can do to make your jokes funnier — wag your eyebrows, play a slide whistle, add your own spit take — but if you want a more academic approach to humor, who am I to stop you? Here you go.
Helpful advice for new Kindle owners
Here are some handy tips from actual Kindle owners to newcomers who just got one in the past few days. I cribbed most of these from this Amazon Discussion Forum thread, and although I’ve edited it down to the ones I personally vouch for, the whole thread is worth a look if you’re just getting [...]
Today's bargain book: "Writing Fiction for Dummies" by Peter Economy
Price: $0.00 expired Summary: “A complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author. Here are some things you’ll learn: strategic planning, writing powerful fiction, self-editing, and finding an agent.” It may or may not be of much use in a post-Kindle world, but hey, it’s free.
Today's bargain book: "The Rules of Work, Expanded Edition" by Richard Templar
Price: $0.00 Summary: Some people are simply great at their job. They always seem to say the right thing; do the right thing. They are mentioned in every conversation. Everybody likes them. They get promoted. They get pay rises. They get along with the boss. And somehow, they do all these things without being unpleasant, [...]
Today's bargain book: "The Simple Dollar" by Trent Hamm
Price: $0.00 Summary: Trent Hamm found himself drowning in consumer debt, working in a job he couldn’t stand… and figured out how to escape that debt and build the fulfilling career he’d always dreamt about, all at the same time. Hamm shared his experiences at TheSimpleDollar.com—and built it into one of America’s top personal finance [...]
Today's bargain book: "So What? How to Communicate What Really Matters to Your Audience" by Mark Magnacca
Price: $0.00 Summary: It’s tough, but true—the people you’re trying to communicate with, sell to, or convince don’t really care about you. Nor do they care what you’re offering them, until they understand exactly how it’ll benefit them. If you recognize that one hard, cold fact—and you know what to do about it—you’ll make more [...]
Today's bargain book: "The 1-2-3 Money Plan" by Gregory Karp
“The 1-2-3 Money Plan” by Gregory Karp Price: $0.00 Summary: Today, frugal is the name of the game. But you don’t have to take a vow of poverty: You just have to be smarter about how you spend, save, and invest. Sound hard? Not anymore. In The 1-2-3 Money Plan, top personal finance columnist Greg [...]
Kindle versus nook; which one is the better value?
As of late summer 2010, the ebook device “war” has more or less come down to four choices–Kindle, nook, Kobo and Sony Reader–and the company behind each has worked hard to differentiate its product. Nook split into two versions so it could offer a cheaper Wi-Fi only model. Kindle quickly followed suit. As for Kobo, [...]
Today's bargain book: "Practical Gardening" by Annis Ward Jackson
“Practical Gardening” by Annis Ward Jackson Price: $0.99 Summary: A series of 14 previously published articles on gardening. These articles cover a wide variety of topics including container gardening, garden pests, herbs, hostas, garden tools and growing zones. As the title says, they contain practical advice on many aspects of home gardening. The author has [...]
Kindle 3 early reactions: smaller, faster, better
Everyone spent the past few days going nuts over the new Kindle. Admittedly, this upcoming third generation model looks pretty nice based on Amazon’s description: the company says it’s fast, light, almost pocket-sized, and bordering on mass-market affordability. But does the Kindle 3 deliver on those promises? So far only a few journalists have had [...]
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