Patrick Mork is many things; savvy tech entrepreneur, writer, coach, public speaker, as well as a self proclaimed work-in-progress. “I absolutely believe in empowered change and the positive impact which comes when you choose to live a life in line with your core values.” Mork continues, chuckling, “On the other hand, I have a long history of doing everything I can to avoid … [Read more...] about Interview with Patrick Mork, Author of ‘Step Back and LEAP’
eBook Reviews
New Serial Reader app will let you read classics in small chunks every day
While there might not be any dearth of e-book reading apps doing the rounds of the app stores, here is one that begs to be different in that it will let you consume a novel in small bite-sized pieces that are delivered one at a time to your smartphone or tablet every day. As DailyHub reported, the app aptly named Serial Reader will continue to send you a chunk of the reading … [Read more...] about New Serial Reader app will let you read classics in small chunks every day
These are the best books in Canada for 2019
Indigo Books and Music is the largest bookselling chain in Canada and they have just announced their top book picks for 2019. Every year, Indigo's team of expert booksellers read thousands of the year's books and, after much debate and deliberation, hand pick which titles ultimately earn a place on the highly anticipated list. From the trials and tribulations of a 1970's rock … [Read more...] about These are the best books in Canada for 2019
Boyue Likebook Alita vs Onyx Boox Note Pro
The upcoming Boyue Likebook Alita and the Onyx Boox Note Pro are two of the highest end digital note taking devices on the market, that run Google Android. These two companies are firmly entrenched and have a released numerous devices in the past. They are both dependable on issuing firmware updates to introduce new features and fix lingering bugs. The Likebook Alita … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Alita vs Onyx Boox Note Pro
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2017 vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
The waterproof Kindle Oasis with a seven inch screen has just been released and many people who own the Kindle Voyage have been asking if it's worth upgrading to the new model. In this Good e-Reader Video put both of these models side by side to see what one is better. We take a look at the reading experience, software differences and the front-light. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2017 vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
B&N Nook Glowlight Plus Water Test
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus has been on the market for one full year and it does not look like the bookseller will be releasing a new model in 2016. This e-Reader is still available in over 600 retail locations in the US and many people are going to be buying one for the upcoming holiday season. This device is waterproof, but what exactly does that mean? Can you … [Read more...] about B&N Nook Glowlight Plus Water Test
The Best Blogs for Book Lovers
There are a number of notable blogs that are available online that talk about books or are aimed at book lovers. In the past, we talked about the best podcasts for book lovers and the best book review sites. Today though, we are going to look at the best book blogs that you need to checkout. The Guardian Books Blog For the best of book takes of the UK and … [Read more...] about The Best Blogs for Book Lovers
The Best Book Review Sites – 2015
Sometimes you buy books on impulse or because you heard it was good. In other cases due diligence is necessary and maybe you want to read a few reviews first. There are many review sites out there that have spoilers that can ruin the reading experience, while others are really solid. Today, we are going to look at the best book review sites out there. BookLikes - BookLikes, … [Read more...] about The Best Book Review Sites – 2015
Critics Slam New Kim Kardashian Selfish Book
Kim Kardashian has a new book out called Selfish. The title is 448 pages and comprises of selfie pictures she took of herself over the last ten years. If there was a poster child of the selfie movement, it would likely be Kim. While the Daily News might consider this title "as much a part of pop-art history as when Andy Warhol painted soup cans." Many critics are far less … [Read more...] about Critics Slam New Kim Kardashian Selfish Book
Book Review – The Modern Mercenary
There have been a number of books published in the last few years that tackle the role that modern mercenary companies such as Blackwater and Dynccorp play on the global stage. The Modern Mercenary by Sean McFate looks at the historical role of mercenaries during the feudal era and how they directly contributed to the formation of national armies. Mercenaries fell out of favor … [Read more...] about Book Review – The Modern Mercenary
Losing the Signal Book Review – The Blackberry Story
Losing the Signal - The Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry came out on Tuesday and this was a book I eagerly anticipating. It tells the tale of engineer Mike Lazaridis and businessman Jim Balsillie from their early years in highschool to the formation of RIM, whose first office was above a bagel shop. This book was written by Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff. They are … [Read more...] about Losing the Signal Book Review – The Blackberry Story
George R.R. Martin Won’t Write Game of Thrones Season 6
George R.R. Martin has proclaimed that he will not write any episodes for Game of Thrones Season 6, as he is focusing on completing The Winds of Winter. When it comes to the television show, George has written an episode for seasons 1-4, but skipped season 5. The books are pivotal as the source material that the widely successful Game of Thrones television series is based … [Read more...] about George R.R. Martin Won’t Write Game of Thrones Season 6
Is the Kobo Glo HD Worth the Upgrade?
E-Readers are for the most part, immune to the same sort of upgrade cycle we see with smartphones and tablets. The amount of RAM, processor and internal storage are fairly consistent and not much innovation is happening in the e-reader world. This leaves software and resolution as the main reasons why upgrading is worth it. Today, we ask the question, is the upcoming Kobo Glo … [Read more...] about Is the Kobo Glo HD Worth the Upgrade?
Kobo Aura vs Kobo Glo HD
Kobo has three e-readers in their current portfolio that they market all over the world. The Kobo Aura and Kobo Glo HD are two of the most notable and customers may be wondering, what is best for me? Today, we compare them against each other so you can get a sense on what they bring to the table. The Kobo Aura features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura vs Kobo Glo HD