Tag Archives: Amazon

Today’s Bargain Book: “The Adventurous Boy’s Handbook” by Stephen & Finn Brennan

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Chris Walters

This nostalgic mashup of boys’ guides from the early 21st century includes topics on camping, starting fires, fishing, and treating stings and bites. Continue reading →

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Kindle 3G with Special Offers now only $139

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Chris Walters

Amazon just announced that AT&T has agreed to “sponsor” the Kindle 3G with Special Offers—or more plainly, the ad-supported Kindle—and dropped the price by another $25. At $139, it’s now the same price as the regular Wi-Fi Kindle model, which … Continue reading →

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Today’s Bargain Book: “The Fall Guy” by Simon Wood

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Chris Walters

Todd Collins backs into a drug dealer’s Porsche and busts its taillight, which leads to a police stop, confiscated drugs, and one very angry kingpin—who now insists that Todd finish a special delivery. Continue reading →

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Change the font on your Kindle without hacking it

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Chris Walters

I finally updated my installation of Calibre the other day and started playing around with the plugin manager under Preferences, and I found out that the Kindle Collections Manager plugin has a secret power: it can let you add a … Continue reading →

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Today’s Bargain Books: Vols 1-7 of “The Last Apprentice” by Joseph Delaney

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Chris Walters

Thomas Ward, the seventh son of a seventh son, is the last hope to replace the man who once protected the local villages from evil. For ages 9-12. Continue reading →

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“Go the F–k to Sleep” audiobook version currently free from Audible

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Chris Walters

By now you’ve probably heard of the new pseudo-children’s book “Go the Fuck to Sleep”, which was conceived as a joke by the author for his friends, but then turned viral and was transformed into an actual book. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Today’s Bargain Book: “Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes for New World Cooks” by Yolanda Nagy Fintor

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Booksprung Editor

Updated versions of authentic Hungarian recipes, including classics like chicken paprika, Hungarian goulash, and walnut torte. Continue reading →

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Five reasons NOT to get a Nook Touch

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Chris Walters

Everyone loves the new Nook Touch ereader, including me. But before you get one, make sure you can live with its weaknesses. Continue reading →

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