At this point in time, there are a pleasing amount of e-readers out in the wild. While we witness the advent of exciting new E Ink technologies such as color e-paper displays, there's a question that begs to be answered. Before jumping right in, let me give you a little background as to how I arrived at this topic. As a technology writer and gadget nerd, I am a huge fan of … [Read more...] about Does your e-reader need a screen protector?
Take a look at illustrator Alan Lee’s Lord of the Rings limited edition box set
The Lord of the Rings is undoubtedly one of the best tales ever written, be it in the fantasy genre or all of literature overall. Filmmaker Peter Jackson fleshed out the world created by J. R. R. Tolkien incredibly well in his 2001-2003 movie adaptations. The three-part epic fantasy adventure has taken its position in the highest ranks of cinematography, earning almost twenty … [Read more...] about Take a look at illustrator Alan Lee’s Lord of the Rings limited edition box set
Our favorite free e-book management software picks
The primary purpose of every E Ink tablet is to serve as an e-book viewer. Most of us e-reader users have amassed varying numbers of e-books on our computers, ready to be exported to our beloved reading devices. My personal library is humungous, giving rise to the need for an e-book management tool. If you're an e-book hoarder like me, chances are that you desperately need a … [Read more...] about Our favorite free e-book management software picks
Charge your Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition wirelessly with these chargers
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition stands at the very top of all Amazon Kindle e-readers. It vastly improves over its predecessors and brings exciting new features to the table. One such feature is the ability to charge the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition wirelessly. You can simply place it on a compatible 10W Qi wireless charger and it'll recharge without the need to … [Read more...] about Charge your Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition wirelessly with these chargers
George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Legendary writer George R. R. Martin has revealed more details pertaining to his latest title in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe. The new entrant to Martin's famed series that was adapted into a hit TV show is titled The Rise of The Dragon. It is a fully illustrated companion novel to the prequel named Fire & Blood as well as the Game of Thrones series in general. As … [Read more...] about George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Google is now rolling out the redesigned Play Books widget
Late last year, Google announced a slew of new features for Android during the holidays. There were many exciting announcements, including new widgets for Google Photos, an organizational system called Family Bell, added functionality to Android Auto, and so much more. One of the announcements that did not get as much spotlight back then was the new Google Play Books widget. … [Read more...] about Google is now rolling out the redesigned Play Books widget
Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
If you're into fantasy novels, chances are you're more than just aware of Brandon Sanderson's existence. With scores of critically acclaimed titles under his belt, Sanderson is one of the most celebrated authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.Taking fans by … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
Go green with the best reusable and eco-friendly smart notebooks
The concept of a smart notebook may be unheard of, but those of our fellow e-reader loving comrades are sure to love them. While you don't get an E Ink display, digital notebooks do have a similar feel and they help reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. The idea behind this nifty invention revolutionizes the concept of a traditional notebook.Since the writing part … [Read more...] about Go green with the best reusable and eco-friendly smart notebooks
Up close and personal: Some of the best autobiographies you can read
While we appreciate the fun-filled genres of fantasy and fiction, sometimes the desire to read non-fictional works takes over. Autobiographies come in here, providing us readers with real-life events presented from the perspective of the writer. It is almost as if you are experiencing the life and times of the author yourself, albeit through their eyes.This wonderful branch … [Read more...] about Up close and personal: Some of the best autobiographies you can read
IDW to lose GI Joe and Transformers license by year end
IDW Publishing has been one of the key players in the world of comic publishing for a while. Much of that fame can be credited to the fact that IDW holds the license for classic series like G.I. Joe and Transformers, among others. Now it looks like a great era is coming to an end, according to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter.After more than a decade, IDW … [Read more...] about IDW to lose GI Joe and Transformers license by year end
Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Content is the lifeblood of the internet, toppling over traditional forms of media and revolutionizing the fields of modern marketing and PR. Everything you read on the web has been written carefully by a trained copywriting professional. It takes a whole team of writers and editors to curate content that matches the tone, style, format, and level of depth that agrees with the … [Read more...] about Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Got your start into high fantasy? Here’s what you can read next.
About a week ago, we made a list of novels that make for excellent reads if you're looking to break into the high fantasy genre. Of course, the list was aimed at readers who are only just entering this excellent branch of literature. There is no shortage of amazing titles under the high fantasy banner, so we continue that list today.Today's fresh set of recommendations … [Read more...] about Got your start into high fantasy? Here’s what you can read next.
Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the best books to pick up right after finishing the critically acclaimed Harry Potter novels. Today's batch of recommendations is fresh out of the high fantasy brand of baking ovens. While our previous recommendations featured many children's and pre-teen books, this list is more appropriate for older readers.High fantasy works are … [Read more...] about Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
