Monthly Archives: April 2014

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Ebook Formats

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at ebook formats, how they emerged and the production process for ebooks.

For more visit:
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2014/04/book-production

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End of the Line for the Oxford English Dictionary?

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at the future of the Oxford English Dictionary and it may all be online.

For more visit:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturenews/10777079/RIP-for-OED-as-worlds-finest-dictionary-goes-out-of-print.html

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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Using the Kindle for Samsung App

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at the new Kindle for Samsung app.

For more visit:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/04/18/using-the-kindle-for-samsung-app/

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Not My Review: Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897)

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The link below is to a book review of ‘Dracula,’ by Bram Stoker.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/apr/21/100-best-novels-dracula-bram-stoker

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Samsung & Amazon Partnership

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at the new partnership between Samsung and Amazon, which includes a new Kindle app and a free book service called ‘Samsung Book Deals.’

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/samsung-amazon-team-on-new-ebook-club_b84916

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Interactive Game of Thrones Map with Spoilers Control

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Interactive Game of Thrones Map

‘A Song of Ice and Fire,’ by George R. R. Martin has been a massive success, as has the television show based on the book. This link is to an interactive map for ‘A Game of Thrones’ fans.

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Readmill to Close

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The link below is to an article reporting on the demise of Readmill, which has been acquired by Dropbox.

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/dropbox-to-close-social-reading-platform-readmill_b84177

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A Song of Ice and Fire: Excerpt from the Winds of Winter (Book 6)

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The link below is to a Blog post by George R. R. Martin. The post is a chapter from his next ‘A Song of Ice and Fire,’ volume – The Winds of Winter (Book 6).

To read the chapter visit:

Excerpt from the Winds of Winter | George R.R. Martin.

For more on the series visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire

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Scribd and Lonely Planet Partnership

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The rapidly advancing ebook subscription service Scribd, has teamed up with Lonely Planet to form a travel category. The link below is to an article reporting on this new partnership.

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/scribd-launches-travel-category-with-lonely-planet-partnership_b84043