If you have an e-reader of any kind then you’ve probably discovered there’s a lot of free books out there which includes a ton that are in the public domain. The problem with PD books though is that they’re often terribly formatted for e-readers. Standard Ebooks is the site that is looking to change that.
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Library Extension – know right away what’s in your local stacks
Books are awesome but if you have a reading habit, they can get sort of pricey. Support your local library instead! The Library Extension app makes it easy to find out which libraries have the book you’re just dying to read available at a glance.
Read MoreKoba Forma – this lightweight e-reader offers it all
Reading is fundamental and also really fun. One of the best things to happen to book lovers everywhere was the invention of e-books and their readers. Hundreds of books in one slim device and the ability to get more books whenever you want. It’s awesome. The Kobo Forma is the newest Kobo reading device.
Read MorePlay.ht – this app will read articles to you
The internet is filled with tons of interesting and important articles. The problem is that we don’t always have time to sit down and read them. Play.ht is the app that will turn any written piece into a podcast so you can get the information while staying on the move.
Read MoreBookmark Light – night light and space marker
If you like to read books then chances are you need a bookmark. At least I hope you’re not out here bending the corner of the page down like a barbarian, at least not on hardcovers. Anyway, get yourself a bookmark and, bonus, this one lights up. The Bookmark Light is a bookmark you can read by.
Read MorePrefect Viewer – read anything right on your smartphone
If you like to read there’s a good chance that most of your reading happens on a device, quite possibly your phone. It’s handy, it’s literally in your hand. And it can handle a wide variety of file types. Really, it’s the perfect reader. Make it even better with the Perfect Viewer, the app that views everything.
Read MoreEpic – like Netflix for children’s books
Reading is an extremely important skill. With tablets and the like, we’ve moved on from traditional books to screens in many cases. Still, it’s important to foster a love of the written word in children. Epic is the subscription book service just for kids to keep them interested in reading.
Read MoreLightwedge Paperback LED Booklight – illuminate your reading one page at a time
One of the best things to do before bed is read. It’s so relaxing. Or exciting depending on the book. Mostly though, it’s quiet and you can stop whenever you get tired and pick it up again the next day. The Lightwedge Paperback LED Booklight lets you enjoy your nighttime habit without waking your bedmates.
Read MoreParent’s Voice Book Storyteller – keep your bedtime story time even when you can’t be there
One of the best bonding times between a parent and child is story time. Everyone loves to be read to! But parents can’t always be there at bedtime. The Parent’s Voice Book Storyteller lets you record any storybook so it can read to your child when you’re not there.
Read MoreWhat Should I Read Next – the website that crowdsources your next book [FREEWARE]
Welcome to the winter of our discontent. It’s cold outside, you don’t want to go out there. You should read a book. Books are great. Picking what to read can be hard though. The website What Should I Read Next helps you find what you should read next.
Read MoreLazy Reader Glasses – read your book while laying flat and comfortable
Are you an avid reader? If so you know how reading a book can take away a large chunk of time without you even noticing. The only way you realize is when you feel the neck strain caused by holding your head at an angle for that long a period. Wouldn’t it be better if you could just read a book laying flat out on your bed or couch?
Read MoreFingerPrint BookMark – helps your continue your book reading from the exact spot you left it at.
Who doesn’t like reading books? I most certainly do. Turning a page on a book gives the kind of real satisfaction an ebook can never provide. However with the benefits of physical contact also come the downsides of books as well. Because of course we usually need to put a bookmark in our book to remind ourselves of the page where we stopped reading. But the problem is these bookmarks are not precise enough, because they don’t mark the exact…
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