Tag Archives: ebooks

February is Library Lover’s Month – Celebrate with OverDrive and Libby! #LibraryLove @OverDriveInc @LibbyApp @UproarPRagency #LibraryLoversMonth

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Fictionophile

Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with the Most Anticipated Reads on the Libby App OverDrive librarians curated a special February collection of must-read titles to celebrate book lovers and lovers of libraries. Love is in the air during the month of … Continue reading →

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Ebook Pricing Revisited – How much is too much?

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Fictionophile

I wrote a post about this topic last year and thought it was worth revisiting as the problem only seems to have gotten worse. For the past five to six years, I’ve read nothing but Ebooks.  Some 600+ ebooks have … Continue reading →

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International publishing – Book availability woes (again)

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

In May of 2020, I did a similar post but this issue continues to plague me. As a book blogger, I spend a LOT of time reading other people’s blogs and reviews, and perusing the internet for fodder for my … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) January 10, 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Fictionophile

It has been over two months since I did a ‘Miserly Monday’ post, so I’m long overdue. Today I’m letting you know about 9 bargain Kindle purchases. (one of which is a box-set of four titles) These books might vary … Continue reading →

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Invite Libby for Christmas! @LibbyApp #LibraryLove #DigitalReading #Libby

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Fictionophile

There’s nothing quite like cozying up with a good book during the holidays, especially if the weather outside is frightful. Whether you’re wanting to read as a family or enjoy a quiet night in, Libby, the leading free library reading … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) November 8, 2021

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Fictionophile

Today I’m letting you know about SEVEN bargain Kindle purchases. (one of which is a box-set of three titles) These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) October 18, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Fictionophile

Today I’m letting you know about SEVEN bargain Kindle purchases. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. I purchased these 7 books … Continue reading →

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Today is National Read an eBook Day! @LibbyApp #eBookLove #NationalReadAnEBookDay

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Fictionophile

September 18th is National Read an eBook Day – the perfect time to dive into your new favorite book on Libby. Read an eBook Day has been celebrated by thousands of libraries across the country since it was created by Libby in … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) September 6, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Fictionophile

Today I’m letting you know about NINE bargain Kindle purchases. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. I purchased these 11 books … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) August 16, 2021

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Fictionophile

Today I’m letting you know about SIX bargain Kindle purchases. Five I’ve purchased recently, and one that I had to tell you about because it was one of my favorite reads of 2019 and you can nab it at a … Continue reading →

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Crooked Lane Books – a Mystery and Thriller bundle of Ebooks @crookedlanebks @FirstBook #booklovers #bookbloggers

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Fictionophile

I am not affiliated with Crooked Lane Books, but when I got this email from them I just HAD to share it! If you download their ‘Humble Book Bundle‘ of 20 mystery and thriller titles, you can pay what you … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) April 19, 2021

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Fictionophile

SEVEN bargain Kindle purchases over the past two weeks (but TEN books purchased as one was a 4-book bundle) These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindledeals Ebook bargains) March 8, 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Fictionophile

FIVE bargain Kindle purchases over the past two weeks. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. NOTE: The price tags reflect the … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindle Ebook bargains) Feb. 22, 2021

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Fictionophile

SEVEN bargain Kindle purchases this week. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. NOTE: The price tags reflect the U.S. and Canadian prices. … Continue reading →

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Ebook pricing: a discussion

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Fictionophile

For the past four to five years, I’ve read nothing but Ebooks.  Some 500+ ebooks have graced my Kindle Paperwhite in that time. Many of these digital books I receive from the publishers via NetGalley or Edelweiss, but I also … Continue reading →

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