The link below is to an article that looks at the battle to save bookstores. It includes the idea that ebook sales are diminishing and have reached their peak, which I think is little more than fiction (pun intended).
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/penny-c-sansevieri/bookstores_b_2975644.html
The link below is to another article from a discontented former user of Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-fransen/turning-my-back-on-goodre_b_2980155.html
The link below is to an article reporting on an example of unhappiness over Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/scott-turow-blasts-amazons-purchase-of-goodreads_b67840
Amazon has purchased Goodreads, which I don’t really think is all that surprising. I think it is a good fit for Amazon, especially with the Kindle ebook market that they have. I chose Goodreads over Shelfari some time ago and the purchase of Goodreads by Amazon won’t drive me away to a lesser book and reading social network.
When I saw that Amazon had purchased Goodreads I did do a quick ‘Oh no,’ but really I don’t see any real reason for concern at this stage. Indeed, it may be of value to me, especially given my preference for the Kindle. I guess time will tell.
I’m sure there are plenty of people looking for possible alternatives – and if things do go south with Amazon ownership of Goodreads, I too may end up looking for an alternative. The link below is to an article that considers a few alternatives to Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/10-alternatives-to-goodreads_b33964
I have speculated for some time that the future of ebooks would include many interactive features and now Kindle is preparing for the inclusion of videos in ebooks. The link below is to an article that looks at Kindle and video-enhanced ebooks.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/kindle-fire-to-now-accommodate-video-enhanced-ebooks/
The link below is to an article that reports on Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads and speculates as to the reason why.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/03/28/amazon-buys-goodreads-expands-their-ebook-empire/
A year or so ago, I lamented that I had not yet found the pastoral resource I was looking for to give to people grieving the death of a close friend or loved one. I wanted something centered on the gospel, but also short, concrete and simply written. Today, as I rummaged through the shelf of my local Christian thrift shop, I finally came across what I’d been seeking.
Grieving: Your Path Back to Peace is written by none other than James White. Yes, THE James White. Apologist, debater, author, cyclist, host of “The Dividing Line” podcast, Reformed Baptist elder and, as it turns out, a counselor of those facing grief. I have spent hours reading White’s apologetics materials, especially on Roman Catholicism (here and here) and the doctrines of grace (here). I had no idea that this little gem was on his palmares!
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