Starting a book and leaving it unread is like an unfaithful lover. Emotional bonds are made with the characters, leading to an abandonment before they reach an ending. But why do readers often find themselves unable to reach the final chapter? The reasons behind unfinished books are as diverse as the stories themselves. Sometimes, it can be an impulse buy or a fear of … [Read more...] about Why Readers Don’t Finish Books?
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Top 5 Best Android Comic Book Readers
You may be hesitant to load up your favourite comics using a digital reader, but the truth is that it's not as bad as you think. While it lacks a certain charm that comes from physically flipping through an issue, it's certainly convenient --and you needn't worry about the oils from your skin or creases in the pages. Choosing the right comic reader for your Android device can … [Read more...] about Top 5 Best Android Comic Book Readers
Flipboard News App Receives Major Redesign
Flipboard describes itself as being your personal magazine, and that is about as an accurate a picture as they could paint. From the first moment you download the app, there is little question that it is refined and a joy to use --and with a complete redesign and a generous helping of updates, this is even more true now. By choosing the categories and then the stories within … [Read more...] about Flipboard News App Receives Major Redesign
Rockstand Introduces Rock Connect Social Platform For Authors and Readers To Meet and Interact
Rockstand, one of India’s largest ebook and e-magazine applications, has announced the launch of the country’s first social reading network, Rock Connect. This will serve as a meeting ground for readers and authors where they can discuss issues pertaining to books they have read or are reading. The application will be simple to use in that it’s much like the other social … [Read more...] about Rockstand Introduces Rock Connect Social Platform For Authors and Readers To Meet and Interact
Bookish Finally Up and Running
After a host of hurdles and delays, ebook discovery site Bookish is finally up and running. Along with ways to browse and then purchase ebooks through links to the major retailers or directly from the publishers themselves, Bookish offers commentary and essays from well-known authors, book reviews, and more. What initially made Bookish stand out--and ultimately led to the … [Read more...] about Bookish Finally Up and Running
The Best e-Readers for Back to School – Sept 2011
Every month Good e-Reader does a monthly series on the best e-readers to purchase or give you the most bang for your buck. September is back to school season and many people wonder what the best devices are for the classroom. Our list of e-readers this month is perfect if you are going back to high school, university or College. Barnes and Noble Nook Color The Nook Color … [Read more...] about The Best e-Readers for Back to School – Sept 2011
New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Sony has a brand new e-book reader up its sleeve and the device has already made it past FCC. However, things are more often than not cryptic while they are at the FCC and the latest Sony e-reader is no exceptions. So its almost next to nothing that we know of the e-reader that is currently referred to as PRS-T1 as per FCC listing. Also, the device will boast of 802.11n Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about New Sony e-reader reaches FCC