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More Bargain and Free Books for 11-29-14 Posted: 29 Nov 2014 08:26 AM PST Here's another collection of 4 bargain books and 2 free books for you to enjoy. You can read Kindle books wherever you are and on any device with the Free Kindle App – you don’t even have to own a Kindle to use the app! BARGAIN BOOKS Touched by the Sun by Karla Brandenburg Rating: 4.8 Stars Genre: Romantic Suspense Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". Touched by the Sun – Nook Touched by the Sun – Apple iBooks Touched by the Sun – Google Play Touched by the Sun – Kobo “It is well written and allows the romance to grow as a natural part of the narrative…..a well told tale that holds suspense until the very end." -A guest reviewer for the Chicago Daily Herald Award-Winning Author School teacher Kira Ellison embarks on an archeological vacation to southern Italy in search of the phantom Holy Grail, one last diversion before she settles into the life that is expected of her. Prior to her arrival, a premonition forewarns her of the dangers that lay in wait. When she comes face to face with Dominic Fioretti, the "man of her dreams," the danger becomes all too real, both physically and emotionally. ****************************************** The Serpent Cult by F.P. Spirit Rating: 5.0 Stars Genre: Fantasy Price: $0.99 Save $1.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “…there is mystery to solve, actions filled with magics, sword fights and daggers in the back. You will not be disappointed with this book…” -Jonathon K. The Heroes have returned to Ravenford, where a new threat looms on the horizon. The Serpent Cult is on the rise, and they have targeted Ravenford. Who are these cultists and what are they after? Before the Heroes can find out, they are sent away on another mission. Ships have been disappearing off the coast and rumors abound. Why did the Lucky Coin sink? Was there really a sea monster? Is the Cape Marlin Lighthouse actually deserted? And who are the three sisters and what is their secret? Are they somehow involved in all of this? Once again join Glolindir, Aksel, Seth, Lloyd, and Elladan as they follow a twisted trail of intrigue and danger. It is a path on which they will face armies of monsters, horrifying demons, fearsome dragons, deadly assassins, evil mages, and, perhaps worst of all, diplomatic officials. Can the Heroes overcome these obstacles or will the town of Ravenford suffer a fate worse than death? ****************************************** A Husband By Midnight by S. Alini Rating: 4.5 Stars Genre: Contemporary Fiction Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". A Husband By Midnight – Nook “San Alini’s crackling dialogue keeps the reader engaged.” – John Hohn, author of Deadly Portfolio Amazon Bestseller A respected book editor, terrified of getting old, has to find her soulmate and marry him on her birthday. Betty Sallas is having a crisis. Her 40th birthday has just snuck up on her. She'd been so busy with the career she hadn't had time to mentally prepare. But as appalling as it is to turn forty, doing so unmarried and single is intolerable. So when an elderly gypsy reveals that today is the day Betty finds her husband, she wonders what if? What if there's something to this psychic hokum? And she dons a wedding dress and sets out to find her soulmate and marry him. ****************************************** Healing Ruby by Jennifer H. Westall Rating: 5.0 Stars Genre: Historical Fiction Price: $0.99 Save $3.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". Healing Ruby – Apple iBooks Healing Ruby – Kobo “This soulful, often poignant novel explores difficult subjects such as death while still remaining hopeful.” -Kirkus Reviews Ruby Graves, a young girl in Depression-era Alabama, faces the hardships of poverty and loss with as much faith as she can muster. At only the age of thirteen, she's already lost a younger brother to illness, and now faces losing both her father and the boy who's stealing her heart to illnesses as well. Armed with her beloved Scriptures, she prays daily for their healing, only to have her tender faith shattered by her father's death. Through her pain, she's able to connect with her long-lost Uncle Asa, who's mere presence at his brother's funeral brings murmurs of a scandalous past involving her parents and a prominent local pastor, Irwin Cass. When Ruby discovers that one of Asa'a many secrets is an ability to heal, and that she may be next in line for the "gift," she vows to find the faith that has eluded her so far, a faith that could mean never losing loved ones again. But faith and doubt can't reside in the same heart, not according to her father, and doubt is Ruby's constant companion. As she struggles to find the true meaning of faith, she's opposed at every turn by the pastor who would see her family destroyed and a community that can't see deeper than the color of one's skin. Through her search for a faith that could move mountains and a true understanding of her gift, can Ruby trust in a God that may require the ultimate sacrifice? ============================================================ FREE BOOKS Please make sure the price says "Kindle Price $0.00″ before clicking “Buy”. If it says "Prime Members $0.00″ “read for free”, it is NO LONGER FREE. All books are free at the time they are posted but are subject to change back to full price at any time. If you are outside of the United States, these books may not be free. Stretching the Borders by Yael Shachnay Rating: 4.7 Stars Genre: Womens Fiction Price: $0.00 Save $2.99 Subject to change back to full price at any time. Naomi leads a so-called peaceful life. She lives in a lovely apartment in the center of Tel Aviv with her loving, supporting husband and their two teenage children, works for a daily newspaper, and in her free time concentrates on art. But all this isn't enough when her entire world is turned upside down one evening after which she's drawn into a maelstrom of emotions and urges, lies and enigmas. Secrets from the past surface and merge with new ones, and Naomi discovers she's living a complex life with parallels in several worlds: the people closest to her are also hiding from her their secrets and abusing her trust. ****************************************** Toxin by Rob Swigart Rating: 4.0 Stars Genre: Thriller and Suspense Price: $0.00 Save $22.95 Subject to change back to full price at any time. Hawaii police lieutenant Cobb Takamura and molecular biologist Chazz Koenig return in this tale in which the murder of an unpopular real estate developer leads to the inner circles of international defense. On the same day that Victor Linz is shot during an early morning jog, reports filter in that an out-of-orbit satellite may land on Kauai. A reporter tailing an intelligence officer from the mainland is found near the remote site of the satellite crash; he is comatose and suffering from severe skin and internal ailments. Panic follows when a rumor spreads that the satellite carried a deadly toxin. Cobb must conduct the murder investigation and maintain calm on the island all while negotiating with one of the murder suspects who is hijacking a commercial airliner. Meanwhile, Koenig races the clock to control the effects of the toxin.   Want the bargain and free Kindle books sent directly to your inbox? Sign up here. Check out the lineup of Kindles here!

More ENT Deals for 11-29-14 Posted: 29 Nov 2014 08:12 AM PST Here are 4 more bargain books and 2 free books for you to check out and enjoy. You can read Kindle books wherever you are and on any device with the Free Kindle App – you don’t even have to own a Kindle to use the app! BARGAIN BOOKS Never Look Back by Geraldine Solon Rating: 5.0 Stars Genre: Thriller and Suspense Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “….successfully manages to weave an exciting and engaging storyline with a great deal of sentiment.” -kaite Amazon Bestselling and Award-Winning Author When Dana Simmons was ten years old, her mother disappeared. Twenty years later, with a successful modeling career, Dana faces another loss after her father dies of lung cancer. She soon discovers her mother might still be alive and harbors a secret that could endanger Dana. As she searches for answers, Dana rallies through a deadly chase which lands her in the Witness Protection Program. Although the program promises to protect her, they strip away her career, her home, and her identity hoping she would never look back. Determined to find closure, Dana is left with a choice that could destroy her life. ****************************************** Christmas in New York by Melissa Hill Rating: 3.8 Stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Price: $0.99 Save $3.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “Be warned, you won’t want to put it down” -Sunday World Abby’s memories are her most precious thing. Even though they’re sometimes painful, she can’t stop herself looking back, reliving the love of her life. Until a freak accident means that she could lose it all: every memory and experience she has ever had. Abby can’t believe it’s true. She feels fine. She is fine. How could she possibly forget all those moments that make her who she is? She’s determined to fight it. With the help of her friends and family, Abby makes a list of things she’s always wanted to do. She’s going to save her memory by having the most unforgettable year of her life. First on the wishlist is a trip to New York at Christmas. And it’s amongst the magic and romance of Manhattan that true love knocks on the door … ****************************************** Kendall by John Holt Rating: 4.6 Stars Genre: Mystery Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “Holt has a remarkable way of creating impulsive, witty characters that readers want to invest in and dialogue that evokes a certain mood.” -CMT Stibbe Tom Kendall had been with the 32nd Precinct, New York Police Department for just under ten years. But now he wanted a change. Now he wanted to start his own Private Detective Agency. He had grand ideas. He wasn't interested in just any old case. Oh no, he would handle only the big time cases, the expensive ones. He would be able to take his pick, the ones that he wanted, where the stakes were high and so were the rewards. He knew exactly the kind of case that he wanted. Anything else would not do, and it would just be turned down flat. ****************************************** The Fine Art of Keeping Quiet by Charity Tahmaseb Rating: 4.4 Stars Genre: Young Adult Price: $0.99 Save $2.50 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". The Fine Art of Keeping Quiet – Nook The Fine Art of Keeping Quiet – Apple iBooks The Fine Art of Keeping Quiet – Kobo “A brilliant work. Moving, relatable, entertaining, thought-provoking. Beautiful.” -Full of Hope Sophomore Jolia does the one thing no one expects from the girl who has perfected the art of keeping quiet. She joins the speech team. Jolia can’t confess the real reason-not to her best friend, her new teammates, or even to crush-worthy rival Sam who offers to coach her in secret. Keeping quiet might be the easy way out, but when what Jolia doesn’t say starts to hurt those around her, it might just cost her a best friend, her spot on the team, and even Sam. But she isn’t the only one with a secret. It’s going to take words-her words-to make things right. If only Jolia can find them. ============================================================ FREE BOOKS Please make sure the price says "Kindle Price $0.00″ before clicking “Buy”. If it says "Prime Members $0.00″ “read for free”, it is NO LONGER FREE. All books are free at the time they are posted but are subject to change back to full price at any time. If you are outside of the United States, these books may not be free. Ruby by Juliet James Rating: 3.8 Stars Genre: Historical Romance Price: $0.00 Save $9.99 Subject to change back to full price at any time. Meet Ruby – She’s lost her Ma, and struck out into the world on her own. The good news is she’s traveled to Pittsburgh and found a good job as a schoolmistress. The bad news is, the school’s owner, the portly, whiskey-breathed Mister Murphy, has developed wandering hands, and Mrs Murphy’s preparing to leave to visit her sister for a month in New York. Ruby sees an advertisement in the Matrimonial News and takes a desperate chance, writing away to the handsome Six-feet-four James Drinkwater. Will James be the answer to Ruby’s plight? Is the handsome Montana man all that he seems? Or will someone else come to Ruby’s rescue, so together they can find true love? ****************************************** Far Horizons by Kate Hewitt Rating: 4.1 Stars Genre: Historical Fiction Price: $0.00 Save $0.99 Subject to change back to full price at any time. On the eve of his departure for the New World, Allan MacDougall asks his beloved Harriet to wait for his return, when he will be established and able to marry her. While Harriet gladly gives her promise, Allan’s father insists he is acting dishonourably and so he must free Harriet to marry another while he continues to keep the faith himself. Through years of hardship, heartache, tragedy, and betrayal, Allan and Harriet cling to the love that first brought them together–yet it is the treacherous doubts of their own hearts that could prove to be their undoing, and drive them farther apart than ever. From the Highland clearances of Scotland to the dangers of the untamed Canadian wilderness, Far Horizons will sweep you away on a grand and romantic adventure that is based on true events and letters, and celebrates the strength of a promise and the enduring and redeeming power of love.   Want the bargain and free Kindle books sent directly to your inbox? Sign up here. Check out the lineup of Kindles here!

More Ereader Deals for 11-29-14 Posted: 29 Nov 2014 07:57 AM PST Get lost in a good book today! Choose from these 4 bargain books and 2 free books for your reading pleasure. You can read Kindle books wherever you are and on any device with the Free Kindle App – you don’t even have to own a Kindle to use the app! BARGAIN BOOKS Diary of a One-Night Stand by Alexandrea Weis Rating: 4.0 Stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “…very intriguing and engaging as well.” -Crystal C. Award-Winning Author Resilient and practical, Kara Barton has continually strived to live a respectable life. She went to college, embarked on a promising career as an attorney, married a great guy, and always appeared to be the perfect wife and mother. But all is not what it seems, and the troubling past Kara has been running from her entire life is about to catch up with her. Urged on by her insecurities about growing older, and desperately wanting to feel one more night of passion, Kara agrees to share a tryst in a hotel room with a sexy business associate, Scott Ellsworth. But Scott wants more than one night together, and Kara quickly discovers it is impossible to resist him. Soon Kara finds herself transformed into the kind of woman she vowed never to become, and the secure world she has struggled all her life to build begins to fall apart. Kara Barton is about to find out how a one-night stand can change everything. ****************************************** Used Aliens by M. Sid Kelly Rating: 3.9 Stars Genre: Science Fiction Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". ”…insightful satire, intelligent wit, an imaginative setting, unique aliens, and even a bit of real science.” -D. L. Morrese, author Aliens are secretly manipulating and filming Jimmy Fresneaux as he struggles to become the next big celebrity fisherman. When their flying saucer crashes into his fishing hole, Jimmy uses the stranded survivors to jump-start his TV career. This first contact isn’t accidental though. The Galactic Pool’s saddest excuse for a politician has sabotaged the mission in his plot to rule Earth. And he’s about to find out what happens when you mess with Earthlings. ****************************************** Agroland by Daniel Arthur Smith Rating: 5.0 Stars Genre: Horror Price: $0.99 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “This is totally not what you would expect and it’s awesome.” -Darkflame In a desolate desert, members of an isolated agricultural station discover a stranger, dehydrated, delirious, and near death from exposure. His weak frame is thin, desiccated. His blistered flesh is wooden, and in his madness, a faint raspy chant slips from his near lipless mouth, "So many, not enough. So many, not enough." ****************************************** The Night Porter by Mark Barry Rating: 4.7 Stars Genre: Contemporary Fiction Price: $0.99 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “The writing as in all Mark Barry’s books is sharp, clever with a fabulous sarcastic undertone.” -brenda Set in a hotel, in November, in the fictional town of Wheatley Fields, (based on Southwell, near Nottinghamshire, deep in Sherwood Forest). Four writers, all nominated for an upcoming awards ceremony, come to stay. One mega successful romance author, a top US thriller writer who sells in seven figures, a beautiful young YA tyro on the brink of world wide stardom… …and a degenerate, nasty, bitter, jealous, trollish, drunken (but brilliant), self-published contemporary fiction author. The Night Porter is instructed by a secretive and powerful awards committee to look after their EVERY need, to ensure they make it through the two weeks to attend the ceremony. At the same time as keeping an eye on their wishes, antics, fights, relationships and never-ending ego explosions. And trying desperately to avoid getting involved himself. It’s a comedy drama about writers (and Night Porters!) with twists and turns, nooks and crannies, shadows and mirrors. I don’t think you will see an Indie published book like this anywhere in Cyberspace. Probably not a tradpubbed one either. It casts a sometimes shadowy light on modern publishing, the writing business – and the people in it. Writers who like to read about writers and writing will enjoy the book as will readers who enjoy innovative, clever and multi-layered fiction. ============================================================ FREE BOOKS Please make sure the price says "Kindle Price $0.00″ before clicking “Buy”. If it says "Prime Members $0.00″ “read for free”, it is NO LONGER FREE. All books are free at the time they are posted but are subject to change back to full price at any time. If you are outside of the United States, these books may not be free. Unspoken by Lauren Hawkeye Rating: 4.8 Stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Price: $0.00 Save $4.99 Subject to change back to full price at any time. Unspoken – Nook Unspoken – Apple iBooks Unspoken – Kobo New York Times Bestselling Author Once, Ellie Kendrick was the only thing that Dominic Gabriel wanted, until five years ago when she left abruptly. Now she's back and her version of what happened between them so long ago makes him question everything he knows about himself as a man… and since he is now a lawman who lives by a strict moral code, he finds himself challenged to make things right. He knows that they might have to look back in order to move forward… but can their rediscovered attraction survive the darkness of the past? ****************************************** Alternative Paths by Lessil Richards and Jacquie Richards Rating: 4.9 Stars Genre: Paranormal Price: $0.00 Save $9.95 Subject to change back to full price at any time. Traykie has never been a member of the in-crowd at the high school in his small mountain town. He has Type I Diabetes and that makes him different, so he hangs with his own group of friends who don’t fit the in-crowd criteria either. They do well in their own company until Mellissa moves into town and turns Traykie’s world upside down. Mellissa is no ordinary girl; she comes from a long line of gypsies from which she has inherited supernatural powers. The closer the two become, the more her genetic powers are transferred to Traykie. In their bond, Mellissa and Traykie find the truest form of love, but it asks more of them than either can imagine. Alternative Paths the Beginning is the first in a trilogy following Traykie on his journey through life, where he must learn to come to terms with love, loss, and the responsibility of his new supernatural abilities. This book is part romance, part paranormal, and part coming of age. Infused with drama and heartfelt emotion, this is a book that will appeal to a variety of readers and leave you in anticipation, waiting for the next exciting step in Traykie’s journey.   Want the bargain and free Kindle books sent directly to your inbox? Sign up here. Check out the lineup of Kindles here!

Bargain and Free Books for 11-29-14 Posted: 29 Nov 2014 07:25 AM PST The weekend is here, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a new read from this selection of 5 bargain books 2 free books. You can read Kindle books wherever you are and on any device with the Free Kindle App – you don’t even have to own a Kindle to use the app! BARGAIN BOOKS Keep Me by Faith Andrews Rating: 4.6 Stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". Keep Me – Nook Keep Me – Kobo “Absolutely loved this book!….Highly recommended! Fantastic read!” -United Indie Book Blog “Rose’s Book Snobs” Sexy, tatted up, underwear model Marcus Grayson is every girl's dream—or more likely worst nightmare. He's a player, a self-proclaimed bachelor for life, and he's got no problem living up to his man-whore status. But when his older sister's friend comes back from the past, he may just have the chance to turn some of his adolescent fantasies into reality. Tessa Bradley is a self-sufficient, take-no-bull, single mother—well, now she is. Finally rid of her abusive, alcoholic ex, she's making a new life for herself and catching up with old friends; the ones she was forced to break ties with because of her controlling husband. When she runs into Marcus, her friend Riley's once-adorable turned smoking-hot little brother, she has no idea how he's about to rock her world. ****************************************** Dark Tides Rising by Andrew Clawson Rating: 4.1 Stars Genre: Action and Adventure Price: $1.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $1.99 before clicking "Buy". “I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be swept away with intrigue and adventure.” -Thomas J. In Philadelphia, Penn historian Erika Carr studies a Revolutionary era map that had been lost for centuries. Scrawled across its surface is a cryptic poem, the contents of which Erika suspects may point to a prize that has fascinated mankind for ages. Buried treasure. When a mysterious benefactor appears and offers her a fortune in exchange for the map, Erika cannot imagine what her refusal will unleash. With Erika at his side, investment banker Parker Chase soon finds himself racing for his life as they unravel the mystery of the map and the treasure it protects, deciphering clues charted by some of history’s most infamous pirates. Every clue brings them closer to the truth masked within the enigmatic poem, though they have no idea what darkness awaits. The treacherous course takes them from the remote beaches of North Carolina to the sparkling waters of the Caribbean, and if they can stay alive, Parker and Erika can uncover a treasure that will rewrite history. ****************************************** Amish Love Of A Lifetime by Sadie Palmer Rating: 3.9 Stars Genre: Christian Fiction Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “Throughout the story, the narrator reminds us of how God guides us, if we are willing to listen and follow Him.” -D. A. Johnson Rebecca Bieler and Isaac Schuster have been best friends their entire lives, but she believes they could be more. As with all important decisions, there are risks involved. If Isaac feels the same way, love could blossom between them. But if he doesn't have romantic feelings for her, it could put a terrible strain on their friendship. Along the way, Rebecca's patience will be tested, but in the end her faith in God will be the guiding force to see if they can achieve the love of a lifetime. ****************************************** No Such Thing As Werewolves by Chris Fox Rating: 4.9 Stars Genre: Thriller and Suspense Price: $0.99 Save $2.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". “The characters are very unique and well developed as you go through the story.” -Monica G. A pyramid predating all known cultures appears without warning. Its discovery throws into question everything we know about the origins of mankind. Inside lies incredible technology, proof of a culture far more advanced than our own. Something dark lurks within, eager to resume a war as old as mankind. When it is unleashed it heralds the end of our species' reign. A plague of werewolves spreads across the world. A sunspot larger than anything in recorded history begins to grow. Yet both pale in comparison to the true threat, the evil the werewolves were created to fight. ****************************************** Camp Follower by Suzanne Adair Rating: 4.1 Stars Genre: Mystery Price: $0.99 Save $5.00 Make sure price is still $0.99 before clicking "Buy". "An excellent offering from a skilled novelist" — Armchair Interviews Award-Winning Author A deadly assignment. A land poisoned by treachery and battle. She plunged in headfirst. Late in 1780, the publisher of a loyalist magazine in Wilmington, North Carolina offers an amazing assignment to Helen Chiswell, his society page writer. Pose as the widowed, gentlewoman sister of a British officer in the Seventeenth Light Dragoons, travel to the encampment of the British Legion in the Carolina backcountry, and write a feature on Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. But Helen’s publisher has secret reasons for sending her into danger. And because Helen, a loyalist, has ties to a family the redcoats suspect as patriot spies, she comes under suspicion of a brutal, brilliant British officer. At the bloody Battle of Cowpens, Helen must confront her past to save her life. ============================================================ FREE BOOKS Please make sure the price says "Kindle Price $0.00″ before clicking “Buy”. If it says "Prime Members $0.00″ “read for free”, it is NO LONGER FREE. All books are free at the time they are posted but are subject to change back to full price at any time. If you are outside of the United States, these books may not be free. This is My Lemonade – An Adoption Story by Robert Mulkey Rating: 4.8 Stars Genre: Memoirs and Biographies Price: $0.00 Save $12.95 Subject to change back to full price at any time. This book covers a 34 year adoption journey starting in suburban Salem, Oregon and traveling to British Columbia, Russia and Italy. It revolves around one man’s desperate need to know his identity, find his family and become complete. It’s a story that involves heartache, abuse, joy, redemption and the love of family.. ****************************************** Dark Soul Silenced – Part One by Simon Goodson Rating: 4.2 Stars Genre: Fantasy Price: $0.00 Save $0.99 Subject to change back to full price at any time. Dark Soul Silenced – Part One – Nook Dark Soul Silenced – Part One – Apple iBooks Dark Soul Silenced – Part One – Kobo These vampires don’t sparkle. They hunt and kill, driven to evil by the raging darkness inside them. From the moment they feed on their first victim they are lost – but what if the darkness was destroyed before that happened? What would be left? Something not seen in thousands of years. A chance encounter leaves Daniel in just that position. With no memories of who he once was, and powers he barely understands, can he survive in a world where all magical powers are viewed as a sign of darkness? Can he convince others that he is free from evil? And is he? Has the darkness truly been purged from his soul? Or is it merely driven into hiding deep within, silenced for now but waiting to strike again?   Want the bargain and free Kindle books sent directly to your inbox? Sign up here. Check out the lineup of Kindles here!

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• Four surprising things I learned from (not) getting a contract through Kindle Scout
• Onyx Boox C67ML Android eReader is a $129 Paperwhite Competitor
• How to turn your Chrome device into an adequate eReader
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Four surprising things I learned from (not) getting a contract through Kindle Scout Posted: 28 Nov 2014 06:31 PM PST A few weeks back, I wrote an article for The Digital Reader outlining my reasons for submitting my crime novel, The Invisible Hand, to the new Kindle Scout program from Amazon. Although the campaign received terrific support, in the end the novel was not selected for a contract. Does that mean the experience was all for not? Hardly. I learned plenty in the process. Solved: The Mystery of the Hot List – One of the most noticeable details lacking from Kindle Scout is a metric to gauge a campaign's popularity. Yes, there's a hot list of titles, but it's refreshed every hour without any indication of how its compiled. Early in my novel's campaign, I conducted a little experiment. I un-nominated my novel through my personal Amazon account, then re-nominated it. This sent my novel into the hot list for the next hour. What that tells me is the hot list doesn't gauge which title is in first, second, third, etc. It measures nomination activity in the previous hour. I could be wrong, but that would mean titles with the most noms might not even be on the hot list. Interesting. Amazon Keeps You in the Loop, for Better or Worse – It figured all along that Amazon would notify "Scouts" of the titles they nominated that won contracts. After all, there's a free e-book in it for them. But what I didn't expect, and came to find out, is they'll also let Scouts know when a title doesn't make the cut. Good on Amazon for keeping participants informed of what's happening. Caution: Kindle Scout can Make Rejection Public – Keeping participants informed also means news of the rejection is e-mailed directly to everyone who nominated the title. This public type of rejection might sting a little more than some writers would like. If your fragile ego can't take that, it'd be best to avoid submitting to Kindle Scout in the first place. Even if You Lose, You Win – Although my novel wasn't picked up, the experience wasn't a total loss. Throughout its campaign, The Invisible Hand whetted the appetite of readers who wouldn't have otherwise heard of it. That built interest I can leverage when the novel is eventually published. I picked up Twitter followers, networked with some great people and wrote posts like this one, all while e-book sales of my backlist spiked. That's good gravy. Not everyone will have the same experience with Kindle Scout, but I'd say it's a good thing overall. The writers that did win contracts should do well, and those like me will have benefited anyway. I'm still seeking a publisher for The Invisible Hand, it just won't be through Kindle Scout. The post Four surprising things I learned from (not) getting a contract through Kindle Scout appeared first on The Digital Reader.

Onyx Boox C67ML Android eReader is a $129 Paperwhite Competitor Posted: 28 Nov 2014 05:25 PM PST Never one to put all their eggs in one basket, Onyx has quietly shipped an OEM version of the AfterGlow 2, that mid-priced ereader launched earlier this month in partnership with Arta Tech. The Onyx Boox C67ML is in many ways identical to the AfterGlow 2, only it costs less and comes with less bloatware. My competitor found this ereader a few days ago on Banggood.com, a Chinese retailer. The C67ML runs Android 4.2 on a dual-core 1GHz CPU with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. It has a 6″ Pearl HD E-ink screen with frontlight and touchscreen, and it also has Wifi, audio, and a microSD card slot – just like the AfterGlow 2. Just about the only way the specs for the C67ML differ from the AfterGlow 2 is that the latter lists a slightly faster CPU, comes with several apps which I would not want anyway, and explicitly mentions that it ships with Google Play. The AfterGlow 2 is listed as being about 40 grams lighter, and it comes with TTS software from Ivona. Both devices run the same stock reading app on the same version of Android, and they come with a similar suite of apps. All in all, the two devices are similar enough that I would bet they are the same device, just with slightly different software. Oh, and one costs $40 less and comes with a case. Needless to say, I think the model sold by Banggood.com is a good value. If I weren’t already overloaded with review units, I would get one and play around with it. The Boox C67ML is the third Onyx  ereader to launch in the past month, and the second to launch and ship from China. For a market which I thought was on a downward turn, that is a rather fast launch rate.   The post Onyx Boox C67ML Android eReader is a $129 Paperwhite Competitor appeared first on The Digital Reader.

How to turn your Chrome device into an adequate eReader Posted: 28 Nov 2014 09:59 AM PST When it comes to the major OSes, Chrome is clearly the last thing on many developers minds, and that is reflected in the paucity of reading apps for Chrome. Following my post yesterday on turning an Android tablet into the ultimate ereader, I took a look at writing a similar post for Chrome. Alas, that’s just not possible. While there are a few ebook and other apps, the vast selection found in Google Play simply isn’t available in Chrome. But there are some apps and extensions, and here’s what you can do to read on Chrome. Table of Contents [—ATOC—] [—TAG:h2—] Or rather, this is what I found in the Chrome web store and elsewhere which is compatible with my Chrome browser. I don’t have a Chromebook so I can’t confirm how well the following works on one. And even though I haven’t tested this on a Chromebook, this post should still be useful because it includes a number of out of the box solutions. To start, let’s look at Android apps. Android Apps Android is Android and Chrome is Chrome, but did you know that you can install some Android apps on Chrome? Only a handful of Android apps, including Pocket and Feedly, have this option but more are being added all the time. You can find Chrome-compatible Android apps in the Chrome web store. And for those feeling adventurous, there is also a hack for running any Android app on Chrome. I haven’t tried it, but I did find instructions on how to pull it off. eBook Apps There isn’t much in the way of true ebook apps for Chrome; two actual apps showed up in the relevant search. But there are a few options: Kindle Cloud Reader (web app) Kobo Instant Reader (web app) Google Play Books (Android app) Readium iBooks (haha, just kidding) There’s also a Nook web app, but it’s so awful that I won’t list it here. Save for Later Pocket (Android app) Evernote Clearly (extension) Readability (extension) Instapaper (extension) Library eBooks At this time I could find but a single option for reading library ebooks on Chrome: OverDrive. Curiously enough, it is only compatible with the the Chrome web browser. Audiobooks There’s a similar shortage of audiobook apps, but you do have a few options. You can try streaming from websites, and there is also a 3rd-party app for Librivox. Also, Downpour.com has no DRM so you could simply download audiobooks there and play them in a media player. Audible (streaming) Audiobooks.com (extension) eBook Subscription Services Thanks to Scribd and Oyster’s support for any web browser, you should be able to use those services with Chrome. Kindle Unlimited, on the other hand, may or may not work with the Kindle Cloud Reader. Scribd (extension) – 500,000 titles for $8.99 per month, including audiobooks Oyster (website) – over 600,000 titles for $9.95 per month Kindle Unlimited –  750,000 titles for $9.99 per month PDF Chrome should have the ability to open a PDF baked in, but if it doesn’t then check out Notable PDF. News and Feed Readers Here are a few of the feed readers you’ll find in the “news reporting” category in the Chrome web store, but for this type of service you might be better off using the web browser version of these apps. Feedly (Android app) Inoreader (app) Newsblur (app) Bazqux (app) Feedspot (app) Digital Comics & Manga While you a few options do show up in the search results for digital comics and manga, there aren’t very many. Comixology, for example, will need to be read on their website. Marvel (app) Comixology (website) Addendum The above lists are (probably) incomplete, so if you know of an app, extension, website, or service which should be listed here please don’t hesitate to leave a comment. (Not all Chrome extensions are listed in the Chrome web store, for example.) All in all, if I were going to pick a reading platform today I would not choose Chrome. Trying to find the details in this post was frustrating enough to make me go back to Android; I can’t image what Chrome would be like to use on a daily basis.   The post How to turn your Chrome device into an adequate eReader appeared first on The Digital Reader.

Sony’s 13.3″ Digital Writing Slate updated with basic features and better security Posted: 28 Nov 2014 05:01 AM PST There’s a new firmware out this week for Sony’s ereader for the rich and eccentric. It doesn’t add support for Epub or any file format other than PDF, but the update does improve security, add better file management, and adds an eraser option to the toolbox. This update is only for the Japanese model, and not the one sold in the US. According to Sony, the update adds: Eraser Handwriting on enlarging images Undo / Redo function Adding or deleting pages from a PDF New Notes templates (basically blank PDFs)An option to prevent users from deleting each other’s annotations Duplicating files Creating and deleting folders a New password option, and more. All in all this is not much of an update; given that this device cost over 1 grand when it launched last summer I would have expected that it would have all of these features already. The Sony Digital Paper DPT-S1 sports a 13.3″ Mobius E-ink display with a screen resolution of 1,600 x 1,200. It comes equipped with a hybrid capacitive and electromagnetic touchscreen, Wifi, 4GB internal storage, and a stylus. The DPT-S1 can be bought in the US from Sony. The retail price is $999, which includes the wages of a personal assistant who will operate the writing slate on your behalf. Sony.jp via MobileRead The post Sony’s 13.3″ Digital Writing Slate updated with basic features and better security appeared first on The Digital Reader.

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