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Linda L

Linda L

Native of Danville, VA.

I have worked for non-profit organizations for many years as a CEO and as a senior level staff member. Besides VA, I lived in Corpus Chriisti,Texas; Santa Rosa, California; Lakeland, Florida and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. I returned to Virginia over 6 years ago. I have been an avid reader since the first... more »
  • Roanoke, VA, USA
  • member since September 28 2008

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  • Don H

    Don H says

    Linda:

    There generally has been no accepted, universal format for ebooks. There is an organization that exists to promote one, the International Digital Publishing Forum (www.idpf.org), which has many mainstream publishers as members. This forum has defined a true standard for electronic publications, which is EPUB. To date, Amazon and B&N both haver selected to use a format that requires you to purchase THEIR reader(s) and then limit you to them as a source for content. This was the subject of my gripe that I've commented on here and elsewhere. When the NOOK came out, I wrote to B&N myself to complain about this point, as an example.

    Of the mainstream publishers, various are offering content in the EPUB format. Of particular interest is that Sony is at this point that only provider that has gone (now) completely to the EPUB format (http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/sony-reader-store-goes-100-epub-on-friday/), and has aligned itself within the market with Borders (also offering in PDF or EPUB formats), (http://ebooks.borders.com/content/borders/index.shtml). Recently, I have heard (finally) will shortly be shiftiing things so they DO provide content and offer publications in this format...they don't yet! I won't buy again from B&N (personally) until this happens! The industry needs a standard, where publishers and hardware are independent...and it looks like its starting to go that direction. B&N (assuming they sell in EPUB finally) will be a viable source at that point.

    I'll repeat some general sources for EPUB...
    Sources for EPUB/Adobe Digital Media ebooks:

    http://www.penguin.co.uk/static/cs/uk/0/epenguin/stepbystepguide.html
    http://uk.perfectbound.ret.overdrive.com/9F67B4BE-DEB1-425D-BD69-76BAEF628992/10/134/en/default.htm
    http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/navigate.do?ctx=10030
    http://www.whsmith.co.uk/jump-pages/books-ebooks.aspx
    http://www.booksonboard.com/search.html

    Another novel source is from a library source...source and Search for 'Free' digital media: http://www.overdrive.com/partners/libraries.asp

    Check out Sony's website for more information on the library side, I think that's interesting for one...as well as the Google sources, also in EPUB.

    So long as the book you get from a supplier is in EPUB...it should be generally readable on your Sony, for whatever that's worth. The Sony will also read PDF, for example. Also, don't forget, you can definetly now buy this format from Borders and from Sony's own ebook page also. Hopefully, you'll be able to from the B&N site shortly also.

    Regards,
    Don

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Janice Loves B♥♥ks!

    Janice Loves B♥♥ks! says

    Hi Linda: Welcome to my group! From what I can gather from some Internet
    Google searches, the Sony reader is making major changes this Friday (new site address/new eBook format/new computer software download). There should
    be a lot of Internet info about this subject on Friday and in the coming days.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie T

    Marie T says

    No, it's not new at all, Linda; I've wanted to read it for a while. It's a paperback, and that doesn't happen for at least a year after a hardcover is published. I think it was one that isn't "legal - based", but I can't recall. I've a lousy memory. I do know that several people have said it was great. Now, I've loaned it out, believe it or not! When I went to that rummage sale yesterday I bought ten books, knowing I'd not get to read all very soon, and one of my friends spied that one and asked to borrow it. She's pretty good about reading quickly and returning, so I said okay.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie T

    Marie T says

    No problem - what's in a name???? Mine is just the French version of Mary, anyway.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • kairilily

    kairilily says

    Hi there! I'm just dropping by to welcome you to The 100+ Book Challenge. The idea of the group is pretty much self explanatory - try to read 100 or more books in a one year period. If you do have any questions, please feel free to send a message to me or Tenia. In the meantime, good luck reaching your goal!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    Peter C says

    Just so long as you don't share his personal habits. We don't want to find you swimming in a Baltimore gutter.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    Peter C says

    Thank you, Linda. I have just begun to research my next book, which takes place close by Virginia. 1850, Washington DC with Edgar Allan Poe as one of the leads. If you do get the chance to read HUNTING, feel free to give your honest critique. Take care. Peter

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Peter C

    Peter C says

    Dear Linda: I am an author from Massachusetts. My debut novel HUNTING THE KING was published in April. If you enjoy reading a good thriller like DA VINCI CODE, you may enjoy HUNTING, too. HUNTING THE KING is a fast-paced page-turner that follows archaeologist Molly O’Dwyer into war torn Iraq in search of the remains of Jesus. ForeWord Magazine says: “Fans of intellectual thrillers and historical fiction will find a worthy new voice in Clenott. His best invention may be Molly O’Dwyer, a genuinely likable heroine who more than holds her own in a man’s world. An ambitious scientist, she is also an observant Catholic whose heart and mind don’t always agree. Given such an auspicious start, the sequel can’t come too soon.” Molly O’Dwyer is an in-your-face woman with a mysterious background who’s about to go on the adventure of a lifetime.

    To get a good sense of how powerful the book is, check out the heart-pounding book trailer on YouTube or on my web site at www.peterclenott.com. It is like watching a preview for an exciting movie. The novel is equally exciting.

    You can find it on Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble. I hope you’ll take a look. And let me know what you think.

    Thanks. Peter.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )


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