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Buying an ebook

I don’t have a kindle, nook, ipad, or any other device in which to download books, unless you count my brand new used 4 iphone. Which I don’t. Reading a Continue Reading

Posted On : August 30, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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Why Do I Read?

I often contemplate various abstract things, such as ‘Does God pick and choose who to listen to during a disaster, like say, a tornado, and only save those he decides Continue Reading

Posted On : June 10, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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No E-Book For Stephen King

I tried to purchase the latest Stephen King this weekend. At an honest to goodness real live indie bookstore in N. Jersey. They were out of stock. Out of stock!! Continue Reading

Posted On : June 10, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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Phoenix Books Rise Again

One of the publishers from crime fiction’s past, was a little name that tried to become a bigger power among heavy hitters. Not necessarily known for their quality, they did Continue Reading

Posted On : May 1, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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Trade Paperbacks Take Over the World

When did the powers that be decide that trade paperbacks were the right way to go? I understand why authors would welcome this format–I would gather that the more expensive Continue Reading

Posted On : April 5, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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Goodreads Sells Their Soul To The Devil

I didn’t join Goodreads. Mostly because until recently I didn’t know what it was or what I would want to join for. Many authors and friends had suggested via facebook Continue Reading

Posted On : March 29, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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Murphy’s Loft Bookshop

Murphy’s Loft, Mullica Hill NJ. This was my third experience in this laid back book and ephemera store. I visited years ago, and then a few months back, right after the Continue Reading

Posted On : March 15, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley
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Little Davids Take On Amazon Giant

So a few independent bookstores decided to sue Amazon and the major publishers who made a devil’s deal to control e-books. From the Huffington Post: “Three independent bookstores are taking Continue Reading

Posted On : February 26, 2013 Published By : Diane Plumley

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