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Daily Links and Deals: Short but sweet e-book prequels are grabbing readers

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daily_links_1Daily Links for day, October 19,  2016:

Taipei library expands services through convenience stores (Focus Taiwan) What a great idea! Borrow and return library books at your local convenience store.

Short but sweet e-book prequels are grabbing readers (USA Today) “E-singles” by big name authors are evidently now a thing.

Will Amazon Prime Reading for Kindle eBooks Hobble BookBub? (Huffington Post) As visibility has dropped for self-published books, will Prime Reading be the new best vehicle for book discovery?

Spanish Police Catch Their First Ever eBook Pirate (Torrent Freak) Usually, it is music pirates in the cross-hairs. As ebook privacy rises, we may be seeing more of this scenario.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Ten Little Indians by Sherman Alexie.

In Today’s Deals, a XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 3D Printer.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find feature 27 books in a book club favorites sale. The Romance Daily Find is You Belong to My Heart by Nan Ryan.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Off Armageddon Reef (Safehold Book 1) by David Weber. The Extra Daily Deal is Siberian Treasure
by C. M. Gleason.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 19, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher.

Google Books has a selection of Hot Romance Under $2 (part of a huge Harlequin sale, all under $2!).

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Samsung is setting up Galaxy Note 7 exchange stations in airports

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daily_links_1Daily Links for day, October 18,  2016:

Time’s Running Out for the FCC on Set-Top Reform, Privacy and Zero-Rating (Motherboard) The last FCC meeting before the presidential election is coming up. After that, it is anybody’s game.

15 tips every Mac user should know (Computer World) Great tips for the Mac.

Verizon user’s mysterious $20,300 data bill canceled after media coverage (Ars Technica) The lesson here is probably just go to the media directly when the company gives you the runaround.

Company offers “Fraudulent ” and Deceptive Copyright Registrations (Torrent Freak) PRO TIP: ALWAYS go to the official government site.

Samsung is setting up Galaxy Note 7 exchange stations in airports (Engadget) After the news about people overseas not being able to get their phones back to the US  because of new airplane restrictions, this is welcome news.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes The One That I Want by Donna Hill, Zuri Day, Cheris Hodges.

TONS of goodies in Today’s Deals: First, iPhone cases, Monster High Deal(s) of the Day, a Rowenta DW8080 Pro Master 1700-Watt Micro Steam Iron Stainless Steel Soleplate with Auto-Off, 400-Hole, Blue and Savings on Outdoor Apparel and Gear.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Lexicon: A Novel by Max Barry. The Romance Daily Find is Cowboy After Dark
by Vicki Lewis Thompson.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey (This is a really good zombie tale, IMHO! I loved this one). The Extra Daily Deal is The Son by Philipp Meyer.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 19, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes The Widow Waltz by Sally Koslow.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Ruth Rendell Thrillers on sale

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veiled_oneRuth Rendell was a award winning British writer of police procedurals and psychological crime thrillers. Her creation, Inspector Wexford, was one of her most popular characters. She also wrote under the pseudonym of Barbara Vine.

Six of her novels are on sale today for $1.99 each. The titles are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and iTunes.

And, as a bonus, A Dark-Adapted Eye (Plume) by Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine is available for $1.99. Also, Dark Corners: A Novel is only $2.99.

Daily Links and Deals: Yes, audiobooks are real books

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daily_links_1Today, a look at the stigma surrounding audiobooks and whether or not they are “real books”. Also, don’t try to fly with that Samsung Galaxy Note 7, driveway-plowing robots and how publishers plan to re-train consumers to pay for digital content. In deals, savings on SanDisk memory products and Sony Xperia phones.

Daily Links for Monday, October 17,  2016:

Yes, audiobooks are real books (Overdrive) Is it really “reading a book” if you listen to the audio version? Why is it that audiobooks have this stigma?

It is now a federal crime to bring a Galaxy Note 7 onto an airplane (The Verge) Offenders are subject to civil penalties of up to $179,933 for each violation. And, for some of the consequences of that ban, here are some of the horror stories.

You can buy a robot to plow your driveway this winter (Recode) Here in the Midwest, there would definitely be a market for something like this….

Premium or Bust: Will customers pay for digital content? (Talking New Media) Warning: you are about to have your expectations “re-trained”.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo by Stephanie Storey.

In Today’s Deals, save up to 40% on select SanDisk memory products. Also, save up to 25% on select Sony Xperia unlocked smartphones.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Prince Lestat (Vampire Chronicles Series #11) by Anne Rice. The Romance Daily Find is The Next Best Bride by Kelly Mcclymer.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Tempting Dusty by Helen Hardt. The Extra Daily Deal is Skyborn by David Dalglish.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 19, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti.

Google Books has a selection of Topsellers Under $10.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Sunday Daily Deals: Black Swan, White Raven

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blackswanDeals of the Day for Sunday, October 16,  2016:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Black Swan, White Raven, an anthology edited by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling.

In Today’s Deals, a Bissell 1132A Symphony All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is The Ringmaster’s Wife by Kristy Cambron. The Romance Daily Find is Prelude for a Lord by Camille Elliot.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Beast: A Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman.  The Extra Daily Deal is A Certain Age
A Novel by Beatriz Williams.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 14, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison.

Google Books has a selection of Hot Deals.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Saturday Daily Deals: Twilght and Fellside

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fellsideDeals of the Day for Saturday, October 15,  2016:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Twilight (The Twilight Saga Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer and Fellside by M. R. Carey.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Pogue’s Basics: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying the Technology in Your Life by David Pogue. The Romance Daily Find is Rogue by Michele Mannon.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Fellside by M. R. Carey. The Extra Daily Deal is Saving Sophie: A gripping psychological thriller with a brilliant twist by Sam Carrington.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 19, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Blindness by José Saramago.

Google Books has a selection of Hot Deals.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Will print die?: When the inevitable isn’t

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daily_links_1Today, a look at the not so inevitable future of e-reading. Also, audio books are huge right now. Are they the new e-readers? Other stories include news on Facebook video streaming and the possibility of an e-ink keyboard coming for Apple. In deals, get two months of Sling TV for the price of one.

Daily Links for Friday, October 14,  2016:

Apple in talks with Australian company to bring dynamic keyboard tech to MacBooks (The Next Web) An e-ink keyboard may not be that far away.

Facebook now lets you stream video to Apple TV and Chromecast (The Verge) Yes, Facebook wants you to watch their videos on your TV screen.

Will print die?: When the inevitable isn’t (OUP Blog) At one time, pundits would have the the future of reading would be ebooks. Now, they’re not so sure.

Are audio books the new e-readers? (CNBC) Interesting video look at how audiobooks fit in to the new reading  paradigm.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen by Laurie Colwin.

In Today’s Deals, a deal to get two months of Sling TV for the price of one.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier. The Romance Daily Find is The Accidental Boyfriend by Maggie Dallen.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Fixer by Joseph Finder. The Extra Daily Deal is Lord Valentine’s Castle Book One of the Majipoor Cycle by Robert K. Silverberg.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One was supposed to be available today but is still showing as out of stock until October 14, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes The Gendarme by Mark T. Mustian.

Google Books has a selection of Hot Deals.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: 6 Reasons E-Readers Are Awesome!

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daily_links_1Today, here’s six decided advantages ebooks have over print. Also, a look at the movie content on Netflix and a tech solution to allow us to take action immediately based on articles that we read. In deals, A Planet of the Apes film bundle.

Daily Links for Wednesday, October 13,  2016:
Where Did All the Good Movies on Netflix Go? (Gizmodo) Is Netflix still the best place for movies? here’s an analysis of their content.

6 Reasons E-Readers Are Awesome! (Am Reading) Okay, so ebooks don’t smell and they aren’t touchy-feely, but they do have some impressive benefits.I can think of a few more I’d add to the list….

Speakable lets you take action on news articles that move you (Techcrunch) Interesting idea! We can use the emotional impact of an article immediately.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes Robert Ludlum’s (TM) The Bourne Enigma (Jason Bourne series) by Eric Van Lustbader.

In Today’s Deals, a Planet of the Apes 8-Film Bundle [Blu-ray].

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is A Sheetcake Named Desire (Piece of Cake Mystery Series #1) by Jacklyn Brady.  The Romance Daily Find is Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Trial: A BookShot: A Women’s Murder Club Story by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro.  The Extra Daily Deal is What the Heart Remembers: Memory House Collection, Book Three by Bette Lee Crosby.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 14, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Anna Waterhouse.

Google Books has a selection of Hot Deals.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Choose A Book And Read To Your Barber, He’ll Take A Little Money Off The Top

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daily_links_1Daily Links for Wednesday, October 12,  2016:

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram surveillance tool was used to arrest Baltimore protestors (The Verge) Very disturbing use of technology.

Comcast fined $2.3 million by FCC for “negative option billing” practices (Ars Technica) Ah, Comcast. If you have ever argued with them over a bill, you know that getting them to take responsibility for accurate billing would be an amazing thing.

Dropbox rolls out PDF signing, iMessage integrations and picture-in-picture on iOS (Techcrunch) New features for the iOS app are geared towards the needs of corporate users.

How One Outrageous Law Turned the Samsung Phone Recall Into a Disaster (Gizmodo) Huh? Brands have to agree to the language used during a product recall?

New York Public Library Digitizes 137 Years of New York City Directories (NYPL) Want the address of someone who lived in New York City in 1786? These are a fascinating glimpse into history.

Choose A Book And Read To Your Barber, He’ll Take A Little Money Off The Top (NPR) What a great idea to get kids reading!

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes The Day of the Triffids (RosettaBooks Into Film Book 24) by John Wyndham. (Great post-apocalyptic classic!)

In Today’s Deals, the Silhouette Cameo — Starter Bundle cutting machine.

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is a trio of Books by Robert Goolrick for $1.99 each  The Romance Daily Find is discounted pricing on all four books in D.L. McDermott’s sexy Cold Iron paranormal romance series.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is The Cinderella Murder: An Under Suspicion Novel by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke. The Extra Daily Deal is The Worth Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by Mara Jacobs.

Currently, you can save up to 90% on select titles in the Idiot Guides series.  Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 14, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Drinking Coffee Elsewhere: Stories by ZZ Packer.

Google Books has a selection of Topsellers Under $10.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.

Daily Links and Deals: Canute: Using Braille to make ‘Kindles for blind people’

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daily_links_1For National Braille Week, an article about a new, lower cost digital braille reader. Also, stories on the ebook vs print number in Japan, a peek at redesigned version of MS Paint and an innovative way to use technology to collect on unpaid parking tickets and fines. In deals, a collection of Universal Classic monsters films.

Daily Links for Tuesday, October 11,  2016:

The Barnacle means no more boots on your wheel (Techcrunch) Technology is going to change the way people get busted for unpaid parking tickets and fines.

Microsoft’s revamped Paint app lets you draw in 3D – and it looks awesome (The Next Web) This looks absolutely amazing!

In Japan, Reading Books Is Still a Print Affair (eMarketer) A recent survey from Rakuten shows that print still dominates in Japan.

Canute: Using Braille to make ‘Kindles for blind people’ (The Memo) Cost has been one of the biggest factors in creating usable braille e-readers. The cost of devices may make all the difference in furthering adoption.

Deals of the Day:

Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid.

In Today’s Deals, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection [Blu-ray].

Still available: Prime members can save on Kindles. The basic Kindle is $50 (and now sold out until October 23rd), The Paperwhite is $90 and the Voyage is $150 (now sold out until October 25, 2016).

The Echo is now available in white. There is also an  All-New Echo Dot (2nd Generation) which will be available in both black and white and retails for $49.99. The Dot is also being offering in a “Buy 5, get 1 free” six-pack and a ““Buy 10, get 2 free” twelve-pack”. The new Echo Dot will be released on October 20, 2016.

The Barnes and Noble Nook Daily Find is Marked for Life by Emelie Schepp. The Romance Daily Find is Perfect Touch by Elizabeth Lowell.

Barnes and Noble also has a selection of NOOK Books Under $2.99.

Kobo’s Daily Deal is Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling Novel, Book 1) by Nalini Singh.  The Extra Daily Deal is Let the Right One In: A Novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, Ebba Segerberg.

Also, a selection of titles called Romance On The Ice for $4.99 or Less until October Until October 31st.

There is also a selection of Great Reads Under $5 and Bargain Reads in Fiction, in Mystery and other genres. The Kobo Aura One (and the Aura Edition 2 e-readers are now available for order at the Kobo store. (The Aura One is out of stock until October 14, 2016.)

iTunes’ Weekly Bestsellers Under $4 includes Dating Tips for the Unemployed by Iris Smyles.

Google Books has a selection of Hot Deals.

(A note on Daily Deals: All prices current at the time of posting and subject to change. Most items marked Daily Deals are good for only the day posted.

Many large promotions have discount pricing that is set by the publisher. This usually means that titles can be found at a discount price across most platforms (with iTunes sometimes being the exception). If you have a favorite retailer you like to patronize, check the title on that website. There is a good chance that they will be matching the sale price.)

Daily Links are interesting links I discover as I go about my online day. The frequency and number of links posted depend upon the daily news. I also post other, different links of interest on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Google Plus eBook Evangelist Page.