Most of you know by now that I got a Kindle for Christmas and wow, do I love it. Which you all probably also already now. But I'm currently reading "Port Mortuary" by Patricia Cornwell and it's a real book and I have to say that in the 3 short months I've been a Kindle owner, I've become very spoiled. Carrying and holding this 500 masterpiece is killing me. I much prefer my Kindle.
I do have probably 50 or more actual books that I haven't read yet, picked up at the library book sale or thrift stores. And with any luck, a library will open in this town of mine before I die. So I know I'll be reading actual books for a long time yet.
As far as the Kindle goes, I wanted to tell any other Kindle owners a couple of things I do.
-- Since I have so many books to read, I can't quite yet justify paying for books. So I check the amazon.com site EVERY DAY, that's right EVERY DAY, and scan the "free" books list. You'd be surprised by the number of times you can find something amazing for free. And free books are a good way to try books or authors you wouldn't otherwise try.
-- Check the Amazon "Bestseller" list. Those are the books that people paid for, but right now, 4 of the the top 10 books are only 99 cents. Click around on those and see what other books people have bought.
-- For these free or low-cost books, be sure to read the descriptions. A lot of them are Christian fiction, which I don't always care for. Read the reviews. Some of them might only be partial books. Some of them might be books from a series. (I like to read a series in order.) Most of the time, you won't have a problem, but it's best to know what you're getting ahead of time so you're not disappointed.
Good luck and happy reading!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Don't Die, Dragonfly
by Linda Joy Singleton
Sabine Rose is living with her grandmother after being kicked out of her last high school. This time, she is determined to keep a low profile and keep her psychic gift a secret from everyone. But when she can't get rid of her spirit guide Opal and starts seeing disturbing images of a girl with a dragonfly tattoo, she has to find a way to protect herself and her friends.
Another teen fantasy book that I really enjoyed. This genre has seemed to pull me in over the last few months and there are so many of these books available for reasonable prices. This was a fast read and intriguing. Sabine was a realistic teenage girl - from what I remember - and all the characters were interesting. Definitely an author I would read again.
This was a free Kindle book on Amazon. I see it's now listing for $7.96.
Sabine Rose is living with her grandmother after being kicked out of her last high school. This time, she is determined to keep a low profile and keep her psychic gift a secret from everyone. But when she can't get rid of her spirit guide Opal and starts seeing disturbing images of a girl with a dragonfly tattoo, she has to find a way to protect herself and her friends.
Another teen fantasy book that I really enjoyed. This genre has seemed to pull me in over the last few months and there are so many of these books available for reasonable prices. This was a fast read and intriguing. Sabine was a realistic teenage girl - from what I remember - and all the characters were interesting. Definitely an author I would read again.
This was a free Kindle book on Amazon. I see it's now listing for $7.96.
Hardly Knew Her
by Laura Lippman
A series of short stories featuring women and what they do in different situations. There are also two stories featuring Lippman's well-known character Tess Monaghan, from her mystery series. From the title story to two stories featuring single mom and suburban prostitute Heloise, Lippman does not fail to surprise the reader with twists and turns that keep everything moving along.
I have not read Lippman's Tess Monaghan series, though the two stories in this book have persuaded me to. I have read her book "What the Dead Know" and really enjoyed it. All of these stories feature strong women and the choices they make. "The Crack Cocaine Diet" is probably my favorite because I was so surprised by the story.
I got this on Kindle for Amazon for 99 cents. Definitely a bargain!
A series of short stories featuring women and what they do in different situations. There are also two stories featuring Lippman's well-known character Tess Monaghan, from her mystery series. From the title story to two stories featuring single mom and suburban prostitute Heloise, Lippman does not fail to surprise the reader with twists and turns that keep everything moving along.
I have not read Lippman's Tess Monaghan series, though the two stories in this book have persuaded me to. I have read her book "What the Dead Know" and really enjoyed it. All of these stories feature strong women and the choices they make. "The Crack Cocaine Diet" is probably my favorite because I was so surprised by the story.
I got this on Kindle for Amazon for 99 cents. Definitely a bargain!
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