Amazon announces Kindle for the Web

Amazon just announced a new Reading App that doesn’t require an app at all: Kindle for the Web, Beta. On Amazon pages for selected books, there is a new button labeled Read first chapter FREE. When you click the button, you can read the sample chapter or get the code to embed it on a . . . → Read More: Amazon announces Kindle for the Web

Share Kindle highlights on Facebook

Did you know that you can highlight an interesting passage in a Kindle book, and then share your thoughts about it on Facebook or Twitter? Highlighting has been available on the Kindle for a while, but in mid-2010, Amazon added the hook to social networks.

I love to read, and sometimes I get excited about . . . → Read More: Share Kindle highlights on Facebook

Revised Kindle Publishing Guidelines

Software download links go to Amazon’s Kindle Publishing Page to ensure that you get the latest, correct version for your operating system.

Amazon revised its publishing guidelines for Kindle books in August 2010, and has released several minor updates since then. The most significant change is the doubled maximum file size for images, which . . . → Read More: Revised Kindle Publishing Guidelines

eInk vs backlight

Did you know that you need a booklight to read a Kindle, or most other dedicated eBook reader devices, in a dark room? If not, that’s something to consider when evaluating your hardware options for reading eBooks. Personally, I like a backlit screen, and wonder how I would adapt to a low-contrast eInk device.

That’s . . . → Read More: eInk vs backlight

Free Kindle Reading Apps and Sony Reader Software

Did you know that you can enjoy Kindle books without owning a Kindle Reader? If you’re like most people, you like to try things before you buy them, especially a new gadget that will get a lot of use and even determine how you buy and read books. Amazon has a whole slew of Kindle . . . → Read More: Free Kindle Reading Apps and Sony Reader Software


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