FREE eBOOK! and a Popular One by the Look…The Variant Effect!
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Okay. This G. Wells Taylor’s been a favorite of mine for a while, first with his free Wildclown novel and now this. He’s been online forever (inked a deal to distribute all his titles with Smashwords) and always trying the angles. Looks like he’s finished The Variant Effect Serial started last October, and now he’s releasing all the parts in one FREE eBook.
Here’s most of the release…
“All SEVEN installments of THE VARIANT EFFECT are NOW available in ONE FREE multi-format eBook download at SkinEaters.com and other locations.
Plus, THE VARIANT EFFECT PAPERBACK is available for order at SkinEaters.com.”
So, check it out here. (I hear it’s a wicked horror/scifi blend.)
New Readers coming from Sony
Drop over to the Sony Insider to read about the rumored release of two new eBook readers. With so much competition in the explosive eBook marketplace, we knew it was just a matter of time until we heard from Sony.
The Sony PRS-650 is said to have a six-inch screen while the PRS-350’s screen will be five inch. The new devices boast attractive pricing, faster page turns and improved screen contrast among other things.
Check out the rest of the specifics at the jump.
Kindle Versus iPad
Check out this New York Times article that pits the many uses of the iPad against the read-only world of Kindle. There are some good points made, but they all depend on the consumer.
You can’t invent a better flesh and blood reader, and since they’re the ones paying the tab the winner of the Kindle versus iPad debate will be up to them.
Barnes and Noble Ready for School
PCMag posted an article about Barnes & Noble announcing a new Web-based textbook rental service that they’ll be offering at back-to-school time to go with their Nook Study software. College students can download the software that allows them to access class materials formatted for PC or Mac. They’ll be able to sign up for the service at Barnes and Noble Textbooks.
More good thinking from B&N.
June 29 - July 3rd Grab Bag!
Hey there. I’m going to be away from the machines for this week, so I want to apologize in advance if I miss any new development in the exploding eBook Revolution. While I’m gone please feel free to check out the links below.
Thanks for visiting,
J.C.
The Huffington Post says the Wylie Agency has put all eBook Negotiations on hold. Apparently they’re unhappy with the terms publishers have been offering for eBook Rights.
AppScout says you should check out Your Next Read a web service that helps you plan your summer reading.
International Business Times says Superman is soon going to call the iPad home now that DC Comics is offering its own App Store to service Apple products.
MarketWatch says Shutterfly is prepping to deliver instant Photobooks to your desktop.
ZDNet says that iPhone Kindle Reader now gets audio and video playback. What next, yah?
iPad offers more than the iBookstore.
admin Free eBooks, Kindle, Kobo eReader, Uncategorized, eBook Readers, eBook Software, eBook Stores, eBooks, eReaders, iPad, nook ZDNet’s Jason Perlow gives us a complete rundown of eBook Reading APPs available for Apple’s iPad in a post entitled “Apple iPad Showdown: Battle of the eReader Apps.” A very thorough article and a must-read for iPad or iPhone users. The iBookstore is not the only game in town.
Kobo Reader for iPad and Others.
Jorgen sent us a link to a story at eBookMagazine about Kobo’s cross-platform eReading App. This story picks up where yesterday’s post left off, with a step-by-step review of the software and a ‘how-to’ that shows the pros of the App vastly outweigh the cons.
Google Edition’s Open Ecosystem
It appears to be a slow news day in the eBook Revolution. That being the case, here’s a link to ZDNet’s story that goes deeper into Google Editions eBook store announcement. They explain what Google Edition’s ”open ecosystem” will bring to the eBook market.
Win a Kobo eReader
Okay, sorry I’m a little late out of the blocks with this, but there’s still time to enter a draw for a FREE Kobo eReader. Take the link here.
Looks like the price of admission is the purchase of one eBook from Kobobooks.com.
If you’re not the gambling sort, I thought I’d mention that the Kobo eReader is available for the low price of $150. Order it here. It’s a cool little E Ink machine that’s receiving great reviews.
E Ink is here to stay.
The Huffington Post has a piece by Steven Haber “Why the iPad Won’t Kill eReaders” that will calm any E Ink lovers who might feel a bit crowded by all the press about iPad taking over the world.
A great weekend read by someone who knows readers.
