Print vs. E-Book?

With many publishers releasing bonus content from authors as e-exclusives, readers have begun to ask me: What if I don't have a Kindle or Nook? Well, there are free Kindle and Nook apps that work on any tablet (like an iPad or Android), smartphone, PC, or Mac. So you can read e-books on pretty much any device, not just actual Kindles or Nooks.



Of course, I realize (and sympathize!) that many readers simply prefer print editions. We authors would love to have all of our works available in print, too, but typically those decisions aren't in our hands. My own attitude is that it doesn't have to be an "either or" choice for readers. I read both e-books and print books, depending on the book and the circumstances. So you can enjoy SPITTING DEVIL and TURN TO STONE as e-books...but never fear, THE COLD NOWHERE will be out in hardcover soon!



You can find free Kindle apps here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000493771



You can find free Barnes & Noble Nook apps here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook-mobile-apps/379003593/



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Published on February 13, 2014 09:37
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Drew I'm pretty much just straight ebooks now and I'm really enjoying it. While the downside is you don't have "the feel of a book in your hand," I really appreciate the ease of bookmarking, knowing at a glance how many pages are left in a chapter, and having my entire book collection on my iPad.

The only book I ever bought that had "exclusive" content was Michael Connelly's The Reversal deluxe edition that came with built-in videos. It really didn't add anything to my experience and the file was about 250 MB compared to a normal book file size of maybe 3 MB max. I ended up buying the regular edition when it went on sale so that the deluxe didn't tie up space.


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