I just saw an AP news report saying that the Harry Potter e-books will not be available for purchase until 2012. Upon reading the Pottermore.com blog post that article referenced, they (the mysterious “they”, who in this case presumably are … Continue reading
Amazon announced three new additions to their Kindle line of hardware: Kindle e-reader, 6″ screen, WiFi: $79 for special offers version or $109 without special offers. Kindle Touch, 6″ E Ink Display, WiFi: $99 with Special Offers, $139 without; and … Continue reading
According to an article from PC World, Amazon is making an announcement of some sort this Wednesday, 2011-09-28. They speculate this may be the introduction of Amazon’s much-anticipated tablet computer. In a possibly related forum post, it is postulated that … Continue reading
As I mentioned not too long ago, I have started a new job, one which entails a very long commute, mostly by train. As such, I had just about zero chance of scooping any other bloggers on today’s Amazon announcement … Continue reading
Maria Schneider has kindly provided another book review to help fill space — I mean inform my readers — while my life is in a bit of upheaval. Enjoy…. There is a good mystery and a good story in The … Continue reading
It looks like books from the Gollancz SF Gateway project are starting to appear on Amazon for pre-order, with a scheduled release date of 29 SEP 2011. The Science Fiction Gateway is an initiative of Gollancz, a science fiction and … Continue reading
Amazon is currently running a sale on 18 Kurt Vonnegut e-books for $3.99 each, through 28 September 2011. Vonnegut was perhaps my favorite modern author amongst those who were not science fiction or fantasy writers. While a few of Vonnegut’s … Continue reading
I recently finished Penguin Lost by Andrey Kurkov, the sequel to Death and the Penguin, a book which I really loved. Unfortunately, while I enjoyed this installment, I cannot give it the same glowing recommendation. Once again we follow the … Continue reading
In response to my Labor Day post, here is the first ever guest review at eBookworm.us. The reviewer, Maria Schneider, is the author of Under Witch Moon, an urban fantasy. She also writes cozy mysteries, short stories and reviews. Without … Continue reading
In a bit of a coincidence or synchronicity as we begin the Labor Day weekend here in the US, I will be starting a new job in about a week and a half. There may be a temporary drop in … Continue reading