Archive for February, 2012
Kindle Owners’ Lending Library doing well in spite of nonparticipation of major publishers no comments
In a statement today Amazon touted the success of the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library (KOLL), which now includes almost 120,000 titles. Since the program began about four months ago it has seen over a million loans of books published via the KDP Select platform.
While the big six publishers want nothing to do with KOLL and refuse to take part in it, indie authors have found some success with the program. Authors and publishers who participate in KOLL are eligible to receive some compensation from a fund Amazon established for that purpose. According to Amazon, KDP authors who participated in the program in December received $1.70 per loan. Amazon has also said that authors who participate in the program are seeing increased paid sales of their ebooks.
Kindle books in the KOLL can be borrowed for free by Amazon Prime members (membership costs $79 per year and includes free 2-day shipping and other perks) at the rate of one loan per month. Any outstanding loan must be returned before a new title can be borrowed. You can see a list of the Prime Eligible books here,
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OverDrive to distribute Harry Potter digital books to libraries no comments
OverDrive has entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement with Pottermore to distribute the ebook and digital audiobook versions of the Harry Potter books to public and school libraries when they become available.
The digital versions of the seven Harry Potter books will initially be available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, with eventual support for over 20 languages.
The Potter ebooks and digital audiobooks will be available for purchase at Pottermore, the online Harry Potter experience, when it is out of beta.
Update: The Potter ebooks are expected to make their appearance in April, 2012.
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Free ebooks for Kindle & other ereaders – 2/26/2012 no comments
Some of the ebooks that are free for the moment at the Kindle Store and elsewhere. As usual, please double check to make sure these are still free before you hit the buy button.
Orange as Marmalade (Biscuit McKee Mysteries) by Fran Stewart (4 1/2 stars/15 reviews) Mystery.
Choke on Your Lies by Anthony Neil Smith (4 1/2 stars/26 reviews) Mystery.
Never Smile at Strangers by Jennifer Minar-Jaynes (4 1/2 stars/35 reviews) Suspense.
For Love of Livvy (Book 1) (the Esposito series) by J. M. Griffin (4 1/2 stars/8 reviews) Mystery; Women sleuths. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Chameleon by Ken McClure (4 stars/1 reviews) Medical thriller.
The Public Pretender by M.D. Cliatt (5 stars/1 reviews) Legal thriller. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Devil and Preston Black (Murder Ballads and Whiskey) by Jason Jack Miller and Hatch Show Print (5 stars/16 reviews) Paranormal mystery/thriller.
Marysvale by Jared Southwick (4 1/2 stars/70 reviews) Fantasy; Dystopian fiction.
Coexist (Keegan’s Chronicles #1) by Julia Crane (4 stars/51 reviews) Fantasy; The elves next door.
The Vengeful Vampire (The ‘Serenity’ Series) by Marissa Farrar (4 stars/5 reviews) Short historical vampire story. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Arrival (BirthRight Trilogy) by Nicole MacDonald and Keary Taylor (4 stars/100 reviews) Epic fantasy. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Red Serpent: The Falsifier by Delson Armstrong (5 stars/16 reviews) Science fiction.
My Morning Glory and other flashes of absurd science fiction by David Marusek (5 stars/1 reviews) Sci-Fi short stories.
The Honeycroft Series Episode 1 by Tony Healey(5 stars/1 reviews) Science fiction.
Hamelton (Dr. Paul) by Christopher Blake and Dr. Paul (5 stars/5 reviews) Science fiction; Time travel.
Night Marchers by Rebecca Gober (5 stars/9 reviews) YA Paranormal fiction. Also free at Kobo.
Evernight with Bonus Materials by Claudia Gray (4 stars/194 reviews) YA fantasy; Vampires. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Bugtown by John McKenzie (4 stars/1 reviews) YA Science fiction.
Chosen (The Guardians of the Word) by Jolea M. Harrison (4 1/2 stars/6 reviews) YA fantasy. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Raven (The Raven Saga) by Suzy Turner (4 1/2 stars/34 reviews) YA fantasy. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Vampire Hunter’s Daughter: Part I by Jennifer Malone Wright (4 stars/25 reviews) YA fantasy short story. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Peter and the Vampires (Volume One) by Darren Pillsbury (5 stars/31 reviews) YA fantasy. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Shadowbloom (Rhyme of the Willow) by The Sullivan Brothers (5 stars/24 reviews) YA fantasy.
Reckless Magic (The Star-Crossed Series, Book 1) by Rachel Higginson (4 1/2 stars/94 reviews) YA paranormal. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
As Timeless As Magic (Unparallel Adventures of Time Traveling Egyptians) by Maeve Alpin, Michelle Levigne and Julie Darcy (Cover Artist) (5 stars/1 reviews) Science fiction; Time traveling romantic adventure.
A Chance for Charity (The Immortal Ones – A Paranormal Romance) by S.L. Baum (4 1/2 stars/45 reviews) YA Paranormal romance.
Skeleton Lake by Angela Kulig (4 stars/7 reviews) YA Paranormal romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Midnight (Dark Promises, Book One) by Elisa Adams (4 stars/4 reviews) Paranormal romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Shadows of the Soul by Angelique Armae (4 1/2 stars/13 reviews) Paranormal romance.
Whispers in the Dark by S.L. Carpenter and Sahara Kelly (4 stars/1 reviews) Paranormal romance.
Keeper of the People (Book One) by Karah Quinney (4 stars/5 reviews) Prehistorical romance.
Powerful Magic by Karen Whiddon (4 stars/11 reviews) Paranormal historical romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Lust’s Betrayal by Debby Conrad (5 stars/3 reviews) Romantic suspense.
Serial Date by D.V. Berkom (5 stars/4 reviews) Romantic suspense.
My Man Pendleton by Elizabeth Bevarly (4 stars/50 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Kobo and Kobo.
Forgive Us This Day by Barbara Joe Williams by Tony Healey(4 1/2 stars/12 reviews) Contemporary romance; Religious.
Heart’s Desire (Eastman Family and Friends) by Monica Jackson (4 1/2 stars/17 reviews) Contemporary romance.
Deceptive Nights by Sylvia Hubbard (5 stars/1 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Here to Stay by Debra Webb (4 stars/8 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
The Bride Hunt by Rosie Graham (4 stars/1 reviews) Contemporary romance set in NZ.
The Touch of Sage by Marcia Lynn McClure (4 stars/9 reviews) Western romance (Religious?).
Touch the Sun (The Beauvisage Novels, Book 2) by Cynthia Wright (5 stars/8 reviews) Historical romance.
Dance Macabre (Lords of Pendragon) by Susanne Saville (4 1/2 stars/3 reviews) Historical romance.
Keeper of the Spirit (Keeper, Book One) by Rudy Storm (4 1/2 stars/3 reviews) Historical romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Sleeping with Patty Hearst by Mary Lambeth Moore (5 stars/11 reviews) Literary fiction; Coming of age story.
Plant Teacher by Caroline Alethia (5 stars/5 reviews) Literary fiction.
South of Bixby Bridge by Ryan Winfield (4 1/2 stars/217 reviews) Contemporary fiction.
The Secret Keeper (The Secret Keeper Series) by Brea Brown (5 stars/4 reviews) Contemporary fiction.
A Killing in Iowa: A Daughter’s Story of Love and Murder (Kindle Single) by Rachel Corbett (4 stars/42 reviews) Memoir.
What I Learned On The Way Down by Jac Flanders (5 stars/2 reviews) Memoir.
Black Knights of the Hudson Book I: Shadow of the Flags by Beverly C. Gray (5 stars/1 reviews) Family saga; War; Historical fiction. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Blighted Troth: A Novel of Forgiveness in New France by Mirella Sichirollo Patzer (4 stars/17 reviews) Historical fiction; Retelling of an Italian literary classic (The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi) by Alessandro Manzoni).
Safe at Home: A Novel by Richard Doster (4 1/2 stars/17 reviews) Christian fiction; Baseball; Desegregation. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Chop, Chop (Chop, Chop Series – Book 1) by L.N. Cronk (5 stars/31 reviews) YA Christian contemporary fiction. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Day of War (Lion of War Series) by Cliff Graham (5 stars/73 reviews) Novelization of Biblical story. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Hot Cocoa Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch (4 stars/4 reviews) Recipes.
How to Lose Weight Fast and For Good – 50 Fruit Meals to Accelerate Weight Loss (Amazing Recipes to Lose Weight) by Mary J. Harper (5 stars/4 reviews) Dieting.
I Must Decrease: Biblical Inspiration and Encouragement for Dieters by Janice Thompson (4 1/2 stars/10 reviews) Dieting; Christianity.
Manifesting Matisse- A Practical Guide for Reality Creation by Dr. Michelle K. Nielsen (5 stars/16 reviews) Self-help.
Is It Nice? Manners For Kids by Casey Chapman (4 stars/2 reviews) Parenting. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Four Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Children 3-6! (My Little Pet Dragon, My Crazy Pet Frog, A Little Book About You and Pigtastic!) by Scott Gordon (5 stars/5 reviews) Children’s stories.
Danny The Dinglefish by Christina Weimer (4 stars/1 reviews) Children’s fiction.
Who’s in the Snow? (Who Are You? Series) by Kari Brimhall and VonLogan Brimhall (5 stars/2 reviews) Children’s nonfiction; Animals.
The Essential Ken Blanchard Collection by Ken Blanchard, Garry Ridge and Colleen Barrett (4 stars/1 reviews) Business. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Trivia Treasure Volume 1: The General Knowledge Quiz Game for Kindle (QuizFit Trivia Games, Quiz Books & Fun Facts) by JJ Higgs (5 stars/3 reviews) Trivia quiz game.
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J.K. Rowling to write new book no comments
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is working on a new book that will be her first novel for adults. Details on the subject matter, title and publication date have not been released yet, but should be forthcoming later this year. In a statement Rowling said that her new work would be very different than the Potter books, “The freedom to explore new territory is a gift that Harry’s success has brought me.”
Publisher Little, Brown announced yesterday that it will publish the English language versions of Rowling’s new book, which is expected to be available in print, audio and ebook formats.
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B&N reports Q3 2012 results; Launches new tablet model no comments
Barnes & Noble today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, which ended Jan 28. In a continuation of recent trends, B&N’s online business continues to grow fast (32% over last year during the 3rd qtr), while sales at the physical stores only grew 2%. Earnings for the quarter would have been almost flat except for the impact of deferred income from textbook rentals. Barnes & Noble College is seeing increased adoption of textbook rentals and this revenue is deferred over the life of the rental term rather than being recorded when the sale is initiated. The sales of paper books in stores increased more than 4% over last year — I suspect this may be attributable to the demise of Borders.
B&N also announced the launch of a new 8GB version of the Nook Tablet that is priced at $199 and includes all of the features of the 16GB model except for the amount of built-in memory. 5GB of the new Tablet’s 8GB memory can be used for content, but 1GB of this is reserved for Nook Store content. B&N now has a Tablet that price matches the Kindle Fire. The Nook Color’s price has been reduced to $169.
There is also a new software update for the Nook Tablet. Version 1.4.2 appears to be a minor bug-squashing update that “provides minor system enhancements.”
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New Kobo contest no comments
Kobo has started a new contest. This one involves answering movie trivia questions and will award instant prizes of 10% – 35% discount coupons for ebooks (as allowed by the publishers) and $25 cinema vouchers. There is also a grand prize package consisting of three Kobo Touch eReaders and a Bose SoundDock music system.
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Free ebooks for Kindle & other ereaders – 2/18/2011 no comments
More free ebooks. As usual, expect many of these to enjoy only very brief periods of free-dom before being reunited with their price tags.
Stein, Stoned by Hal Ackerman (5 stars/8 reviews) Mystery; Slacker sleuths. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Open Season (Joe Gunther Mysteries) by Archer Mayor (4 stars/33 reviews) Mystery.
The Lonely Mile by Allan Leverone (4 1/2 stars/10 reviews) Mystery.
One Crazy Summer by Scott McElhaney (5 stars/9 reviews) Suspense.
Assignment: To Kill A Spy (Jack Bahamas Thriller) by R.S. Nolte (5 stars/5 reviews) Thriller.
Devil’s Ether by RR Cherla (4 1/2 stars/5 reviews) Political thriller.
The Troubleshooter (Hannibal Jones Mystery Series) by Austin S. Camacho (5 stars/13 reviews) Mystery.
The Accidental Hero by Joshua Graham (4 stars/32 reviews) Mystery. Several other titles
Night of the Assassin by Russell Blake (4 1/2 stars/11 reviews) Thriller; Assassin’s tale. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Delphi Chronicle, Book 1 – The Manuscript by Russell Blake (5 stars/5 reviews) Thriller; Political intrigue & conspiracy. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Lost Testament by Brian Thompson (5 stars/4 reviews) Thriller; Religious fiction.
Post-Human (4 1/2 stars/29 reviews) and Trans-Human (Post-Human Sequel) by David Simpson (5 stars/10 reviews) Science fiction; Nanotech. Post-Human is also free at Kobo.
Wool by Hugh Howey (4 1/2 stars/208 reviews) Sci-fi novella.
Fezariu’s Epiphany (The Elencheran Chronicles) by David M. Brown (4 stars/13 reviews) Fantasy.
Ghost Box: Six Supernatural Thrillers by Scott Nicholson (5 stars/2 reviews) Horror.
Pearls of the Elf Lords by Richard Saunders (5 stars/15 reviews) Fantasy.
The Wretched of Muirwood (5 stars/23 reviews), The Blight of Muirwood (5 stars/10 reviews) and The Scourge of Muirwood (5 stars/7 reviews) by Jeff Wheeler. Fantasy trilogy.
Warriors Of The Cross (The Warrior Series #1) by T. R. Graves (4 stars/44 reviews) Fantasy. Also free at Kobo.
The Summer Set by Jay Province (4 1/2 stars/10 reviews) Fantasy.
Things to Do in Denver When You’re Un-Dead (From the Files of the BSI) by Mark Everett Stone (5 stars/19 reviews) Fantasy.
Angel Fire: The First Book of Fallen Angels by Valmore Daniels (4 1/2 stars/13 reviews) Fantasy.
Burden of the Soul by Kate Grace (4 1/2 stars/17 reviews) Fantasy.
The Bone Blade Girl (Stitch) (5 stars/4 reviews) and The Fall of the Haunted City (Stitch) (5 stars/2 reviews) by A.D. Bloom. Science fantasy.
Anvil of Tears (Reforged Trilogy) by Aron Christensen (4 stars/7 reviews) Science fiction. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Lodestone Book One: The Sea of Storms by Mark Whiteway (4 1/2 stars/33 reviews) Science fiction. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
The Phoenix Conspiracy by Richard Sanders (4 stars/17 reviews) Science fiction. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Eville by Holand Peterson (4 1/2 stars/6 reviews) Science fiction.
Semper by Peter Dudley (5 stars/7 reviews) YA Dystopian fiction.
HERE (Here Trilogy – YA Paranormal Romance) by Ella James (5 stars/2 reviews).
The Misconception by Darlene Gardner (4 stars/8 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Tall, Dark & Lonely (Pyte Series) by R.L. Mathewson (5 stars/3 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins (4 1/2 stars/70 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Full Circle by Mona Ingram (4 1/2 stars/12 reviews) Contemporary romance.
Needing Nita (Serve and Protect Series) by Norah Wilson (4 1/2 stars/18 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Bluegrass State of Mind (Bluegrass Series) by Kathleen Brooks (5 stars/10 reviews) Romantic suspense. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Uneasy Spirits: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery by M. Louisa Locke (4 stars/13 reviews) Historical romantic suspense.
Across the Bridge of Straw & Fog by Okamoto (4 1/2 stars/5 reviews) Literary fiction.
Flowers of Vitriol by John Wheatley (4 1/2 stars/3 reviews) Historical fiction.
Into the Free: A Novel by Julie Cantrell (5 stars/15 reviews) Depression-era Southern fiction; Coming of age; Religion. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Legacy Lane (Book One in the Hart’s Crossing series) by Robin Lee Hatcher (4 1/2 stars/10 reviews) Religious fiction.
The Life Recovery Devotional by Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop (4 1/2 stars/7 reviews) Religion; Recovery; Twelve-Step programs. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Extreme Money: Masters of the Universe and the Cult of Risk by Satyajit Das (4 1/2 stars/52 reviews) Finance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Always Know What To Say – Easy Ways To Approach And Talk To Anyone by Peter W. Murphy (4 stars/1 reviews) Self-help. Also free at Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Age Smart: Discovering the Fountain of Youth at Midlife and Beyond by Jeffrey Rosensweig and Betty Liu (5 stars/13 reviews) Self-help. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
On Writing Romance: How to Craft a Novel That Sells by Leigh Michaels (4 1/2 stars/22 reviews) Writing skills. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
The Breakfast Taco Book by Hilah Johnson (5 stars/7 reviews) Recipes.
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Barnes & Noble is currently selling the Nook Tablet for $199 at its eBay store. This is $50 off of the regular price and these are brand-new units, not refurbished.
Staples is still offering gift cards with the purchase of several different ereaders, but today is the last day of this promotion.
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Kobo Vox now at Best Buy stores no comments
Kobo announced today that its Vox eReader tablet is now available in-store at Best Buy locations across the US as well as online. The Vox is priced at $199.99 and currently the black model appears to be available at Best Buy stores, while the blue, green and pink models are available to order from in store or online.
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Free ebooks for Kindle & other ereaders – 2/13/2012 no comments
Some of the ebooks that are currently free at the Kindle Store, B&N and Kobo:
Painted Truth (Alix Thorssen Mysteries) by Lise McClendon (5 stars/4 reviews) Mystery. Also free at Kobo.
Behold the Child by Harry Shannon (4 1/2 stars/12 reviews) Thriller. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Living Lies (An Agent Melanie Ward Novel) by Kate Mathis (4 1/2 stars/5 reviews) Thriller; Espionage.
The Hate by S.L. Pierce (4 1/2 stars/15 reviews) Mystery. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Waves of Regret by Ken Floyd (4 1/2 stars/7 reviews) Mystery; Terrorism. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
The Truant Officer by Derek Ciccone (4 stars/5 reviews) Mystery. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
The Path to Freedom (Task Force 125) by Lisa Pietsch and Tina Gerow (5 stars/11 reviews) Suspense; Terrorism.
Perilous (YA Suspense) by Tamara Hart Heiner (4 1/2 stars/17 reviews).
The Leak by K’wan (4 1/2 stars/14 reviews) Short urban fiction; Gangsters. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
At Risk ((Steve Cline Mysteries)) by Kit Ehrman (4 stars/14 reviews) Mystery. Also free at Kobo.
Savor (Warm Delicacy Series, Book 1) by Megan Duncan (4 stars/36 reviews) Vampires.
Diary of a Vampeen (Vamp Chronicles) by Christin Lovell (4 stars/69 reviews) Vampires. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Linked by Lisa Alden (4 1/2 stars/11 reviews) YA fantasy.
House Guest by John Paul Allen (4 1/2 stars/9 reviews) Horror.
The Aduramis Chronicles: Destiny of the Wulf (The Aduramis Chronicles: Er’ath #1) by Harrison Davies (5 stars/4 reviews) Science fiction.
When We Were Real (Silvergirl) by William Barton (4 stars/12 reviews) Science fiction.
The Emperor’s Edge by Lindsay Buroker (4 1/2 stars/105 reviews) Fantasy. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Awakening (The Watchers Trilogy) by Karice Bolton (4 1/2 stars/17 reviews) Fantasy. Also free at Kobo.
Call of the Herald (The Dawning of Power) by Brian Rathbone (4 stars/61 reviews) Fantasy. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Guardian by Elita Daniels and Blair Kenny (4 stars/10 reviews) Vampires.
Seithe (Pravus) by Poppet (4 1/2 stars/31 reviews) Vampires; Erotica. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Niki Slobodian) by J.L. Murray (5 stars/5 reviews) Fantasy.
King’s X by Stephen T. Harper (4 stars/13 reviews) Fantasy.
Meeting Destiny (Destiny Series – Book 1) by Nancy Straight (4 1/2 stars/34 reviews) Paranormal romantic suspense.
Addicted To Love by CJ West (4 1/2 stars/11 reviews) Romantic suspense.
Sleeping with Paris by Juliette Sobanet (4 1/2 stars/30 reviews) Contemporary romance.
The Erotica Writer’s Husband and Other Stories by Jennifer D. Munro (4 1/2 stars/10 reviews) Romance; Erotica.
Some Day Somebody (La Fleur de Love) by Lori Leger (5 stars/8 reviews) Contemporary romance.
Holding the Cards (Nature of Desire, Book One) by Joey W. Hill (4 1/2 stars/12 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Irish Fling (The Millersburg Quartet) by Valerie Douglas (4 1/2 stars/6 reviews) Contemporary romance.
Heartfire (Search For Love) by Karen Rose Smith (4 1/2 stars/13 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Love In Bloom by Karen Rose Smith (4 stars/20 reviews) Contemporary romance.
The Secret Dreams of Sarah-Jane Quinn (Harper & Lyttle Series) by Sharon Gerlach (5 stars/5 reviews) Contemporary romance. Also free at Kobo.
Always Faithful and True by Janet DiFabio (5 stars/5 reviews) Contemporary romance; Religious fiction.
Forever Mine (The Rumor Series) by Delilah Marvelle (4 stars/7 reviews) Historical romance.
Holding Out For a Hero by Stacey Joy Netzel (4 stars/17 reviews) Short historical romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Unlocked by Courtney Milan (4 stars/65 reviews) Historical romance.
Love Letters, Historical Romance by Lori Brighton (4 stars/5 reviews) Historical romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Innocent Deceptions by Gwyneth Atlee (4 1/2 stars/8 reviews) Historical romance.
The Black Angel (The St Ives) by Barbara Samuel (4 stars/31 reviews) Historical romance.
The Queen Bee of Bridgeton (Dancing Dream #1) by Leslie DuBois (4 1/2 stars/23 reviews)YA romance. Also free at Kobo.
The Rock Star’s Daughter (The Treadwell Academy Novels) by Caitlyn Duffy (4 stars/2 reviews)YA romance. Also free at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Drowning (Winger Family Drama) by Susan Wingate and iStockPhoto (4 1/2 stars/13 reviews) Contemporary fiction.
Candy Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch (4 1/2 stars/5 reviews) Recipes. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
The Obesity Cure: Weight Control, Metabolic Health, Revitalized Youth With Power Amino Acids by George Scheele (4 stars/13 reviews) Dieting. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Life Management (Feel Good Factory on) by Elisabeth Wilson and Infinite Ideas (4 stars/2 reviews) Self-help.
A Lovely Day – A Valentine Picture Book for Children by Sujatha Lalgudi (4 1/2 stars/2 reviews).
The Road Trip: Sidecar Adventures With God by Jo Lynn Crozier (4 stars/13 reviews) Religious fiction. Also free at Barnes & Noble.
Too Fat For Europe by Joe Leibovich and Christiana Leibovich (5 stars/13 reviews) Travel.
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In it’s weekly ad, Staples is offering a gift card with the purchase of one of a selection of ereaders. The Nook Color, Nook Tablet and Kindle Touch each get $20 gift cards; the Nook Simple Touch gets $15 and the Kindle 4 gets a $10 card. This offer will expire Feb 18, 2012.
Staples is not offering a gift card with the purchase of the Kindle Fire, but you can still get a $50 gift card with a Kindle Fire purchase through Valentine’s Day at Walmart.
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Kindle 4 and Kindle Touch covers and cases no comments
E-ink displays are fragile and easily broken, and once busted are not cheap to replace. With ereaders priced at under $100 it has probably become expedient to replace the whole device rather than trying to have a broken display repaired. Ereaders, like many other electronic devices, are on their way to becoming more or less disposable. So much for ebooks being greener than pbooks.
Now that ereaders are much less expensive, a valid argument can be made that it does not make sense to spend half as much again or more of the cost of a new ereader to buy a nice cover for it. For me, though, a nice cover provides more than just a suit of ereader armor. A well designed cover or case can make your ereader more comfortable and welcoming to use. A cover can make a digital book reader more book-like for those readers who miss the feel of a real paper book in their hands. Covers are also an excellent way to personalize your device.
In some cases having an ereader mounted in a cover will even improve its functionality and usability. One ereader I have not purchased a cover for is my Nook Simple Touch, in spite of the fact that there are a number of nice covers available for it. This is because I think the Nook ST looks very nice au naturale and its excellent design makes it very comfortable to hold and use without a cover. The new Kindle and Kindle Touch are a different matter however. I’ve found both of Amazon’s new ereaders are much easier to hold and use one-handed when mounted in a cover. The Kindle’s page-turning buttons are easier for me to use and likewise the touchscreen of the Kindle Touch.
Having the right case or cover for your ereader will not only protect it but will make your digital reading experience that much better.
Covers and cases for the basic Kindle and Kindle Touch
The Kindle Touch and basic Kindle are almost the same size and covers with elastic corner bands should fit both. Covers that use other attachment systems might only fit one or other of the Kindle ereaders, not both.
In the past my ereader covers have been of the leather variety; either genuine or faux. This time, when buying a case for my Kindle Touch, I thought I’d try something different.
My Kindle Touch is smartly turned out in a Timbuk2 Dinner Jacket cover. This case has a fabric exterior and features a strap inside the front flap. When this flap is folded back your fingers go through the strap, making for a very comfortable way to hold and use the Kindle Touch with one hand. It is also very secure as it will be very difficult to drop the ereader when it is held this way. The Dinner Jacket comes in a choice of colors and is well made, lightweight and attractive. It can also be configured to act as a stand for your Kindle. These are now priced at $29.99 (£29.99 in UK).
Timbuk2 also makes the Reading Jacket cover. Like the Dinner Jacket, this one also features a ballistic nylon exterior. The interior is lined with faux fur. Also priced at $29.99.
You will also note in the photo above that the bezel of my Kindle Touch looks darker than the stock dark silvery gray color. This is because I have applied a skin to my Kindle Touch. I think e-ink displays always look better and contrastier when surrounded by a dark bezel. This may be a trick of the eyes and mind, but the screen of my Kindle looks noticeably better to me after applying the skin. I chose a skin with a simple dark diagonally barred design so there are no distractions, but you can personalize your ereader by choosing one of the many designs that are available. GelaSkins,DecalGirl
and Skinit
all have skins for the Kindle, Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire in a variety of designs. GelaSkins and Skinit will also let you upload your own design for a custom skin.
M-Edge is probably one of the oldest makers of ereader covers around, and the company makes a number of different styles of covers, jackets and sleeves for the Kindle Touch. 
M-Edge will also make a custom cover with designs or photos supplied by customers. There are a number of customer and artist designed covers available for purchase, such as the one shown. M-Edge Kindle covers are designed to accommodate the company’s e-Luminator booklight. I’ve owned M-Edge covers for my ereaders in the past and the quality has always been good and the prices reasonable.
JIVO makes a nice leather case for the Kindle and Kindle Touch that comes in a variety of color choices. This Kindle cover is book-like and features a pebbled leather exterior with a microfiber lining. $34.99 (£29.99 in UK).
Kate Spade makes a few designer covers
Marware
The photos above are, from left to right, the JIVO leather case, kate spade new york Normandy Dot cover and the interior of one of the Verso Artist Series covers with the Kindle Touch in place.
Verso makes several covers
A good budget case is the MoKo Kindle Touch cover. 
This cover has a PU leather (leather with a layer of polyurethane applied to the surface) exterior and microfiber lining. Moko makes several styles and colors
rooCASE has made a version of its Leather Folio Case for the Kindle Touch. 
This cover takes a unique approach in that the ereader is housed in a sleeve which is held in place in the outer cover with Velcro and can be detached. An adjustable stand is built into the cover. Available in black or red for $24.95.
If you need a waterproof Kindle case the TrendyDigital WaterGuard Plus case is now available in a size to fit the Kindle Touch and the basic Kindle. While this cover is not meant to be immersed, it will protect your ereader from splashes and spills. Available in several colors for $19.99. There is a less expensive version without padding and with a lighter duty strap for $15.99.
KlearKase makes a splash proof polycarbonate case
Proporta has a new waterproof cover for the Kindle 4 and Kindle Touch that are said to be water tight up to a depth of 15-16 feet. The BeachBuoy can be purchased for $27.56 (£15.96 in the UK), or the BeachBuoy bundle for $38.76.
