The link below is to an article that takes a look at the relationship between Amazon/Goodreads and the Goodreads members.
For more visit:
http://www.salon.com/2013/10/23/how_amazon_and_goodreads_could_lose_their_best_readers/
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The Battle Against Amazon in Australia
Readers of my Blog will know that I am a fan of Amazon and in particular the Kindle/Kindle Bookstore. I am not paid by Amazon and neither do I receive any perks from Amazon for being so. This is a choice I have made. In fact, I haven’t purchased anything else from Amazon – only ebooks. I think I present the other side of the equation via this Blog, even when I don’t necessarily agree with the other side – at times I do like to add a comment or two, such as here.
The link below is to an article that draws on the anti-Amazon forces here in Australia and I leave it to my readers to make up there own mind about who they will purchase ebooks from. I am happy with the Kindle and Kindle ebooks, but I would prefer to be able to have a more open format which would allow me to read my ebooks on whatever device I choose to without having to use Amazon devices. I also dislike the disparity in ebook prices depending on what country you are in, as well as several other little issues I have.
For more visit:
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/dump-your-kindle-bookseller-urges-as-amazon-targets-australia-20131113-2xgt6.html
Ebook Returns
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the controversial issue of ebook returns, especially with regard to Amazon.
For more visit:
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/11/the-rise-of-the-e-book-jerk.html
Amazon Australian Kindle Store
The link below is to an article that takes a closer look at the Australian Kindle Store.
For more visit:
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/11/amazon-australian-kindle-store-everything-you-need-to-know/
Australian Kindle Books Prices
The link below is to an article that looks at the prices of Kindle ebooks by way of contrast between Australian and US prices.
For more visit:
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/11/how-do-amazons-australian-kindle-book-prices-compare/
Kindle First
The link below is to an article reporting on the latest offering from Amazon, ‘Kindle First.’ Kindle First is just another reason to go with Kindle in my view.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/amazon-is-now-giving-early-access-to-kindle-books_b79603
Amazon now offers customized Kindle covers
Thinking about giving someone an Amazon Kindle(s amzn) this holiday season? How about adding a customized case with an image of your face to go with it? Amazon on Thursday introduced a new line of personalized Kindle accessories that allows you customize your Kindle cover for no extra cost.
This service was already available through third-party manufacturers, but this marks the first time that Amazon will be offering the personalized accessories itself. You can design your own cover by uploading photographs from your library, or you can choose from a number of Amazon-made designs. There’s also a library filled with images, logos and patterns, including graphics from cartoons and television shows like Peanuts and Breaking Bad.
The covers are available for the new and old Kindle Fire HD, both sizes of the Kindle Fire HDX, the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Touch. The covers are shipped and sold by…
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Local Kindle Store Now in Australia
As the article linked to below mentions, there has been no announcement about the creation of an Australian Kindle store. I stumbled across this myself just recently. If you sign up to the Australian site it seems to interfere with the free and discounted offers available via the US Kindle store. So something to keep in mind.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/11/12/amazon-launches-local-kindle-store-australia/
Amazon: Best Books/Ebooks of 2013
The links below are to Amazon’s best books and ebooks of 2013. Perhaps your next book or ebook can be found there?
For more visit:
Top Books/Ebooks of 2013:Top 100 Books of 2013:
Print
Top 100 Ebooks of 2013:
Kindle Ebooks
Article: Review of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2
The link below is to a review of Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite 2 ebook reader.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/review-of-the-amazon-kindle-paperwhite-2
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