E-readers come out of the dark with NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight

As great as the e-ink technology is for outdoor and daylight reading, you can't read it in the dark. Which is what my husband rather unfortunately discovered the first time he tried to read his new Kindle in bed. ... [More]

Accio Harry Potter eBooks! Pottermore Bookshop Open for Business

Part of the magic of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is that my kids are still as crazy about the stories as they were when they first read them a couple of years ago. And today, they are all aflutter about the lastest news about The Boy Who Lived: J.K. Rowling has decided to hold a coming-out party of sorts for this series that launched 14 years ago by releasing the entire series digitally. 

More shows, more movies, more reasons to go Amazon Prime

Amazon's recent announcement about the huge content addition to Prime Instant Video makes the decision to upgrade so much easier. ... [More]

Green gadget cases - a far nicer St Patrick's day treat than a Shamrock Shake

There are certain colors that never go out of style. And with today being St. Patrick's Day, I'd like to call attention to one of my personal faves - green. ... [More]

Judy Blume e-books - Are You There Kindle? It's Me, Margaret

Like so many of us, Judy Blume's books hold a prominent place in my memories and in my heart. They took me from slightly confused tween to slightly more confident teen, and the themes in her work still resonate with kids today. ... [More]

A DIY Kindle cover for the crafty

I stumbled upon this lovely tutorial for a DIY Kindle cover, and I thought, what a smart idea! If you have the chops, and the materials, that could be a really fun project, or a great way to add a personal touch to a tech gift. ... [More]

Phonics apps for early readers? Reader Q&A

I (want) to know what some of the best apps (are) for a 4 year old. She's so interested in learning to read, yet I have no idea where to begin. ... [More]

Kindle cases with cartoon characters? Reader Q+A

I am looking for kindle fire cases that have cartoons and such. You know, the cool ones the kids want. -Tamra ... [More]

Piquing Our Geek: SolarKindle Lighted Cover

A house full of gadgets means lots of chargers, so any way that I can cut down on the wires and the energy bill will get my attention. ... [More]

Score a Kindle or NOOK for 20% off. Thanks OfficeMax!

If you've been holding out for a sale on ereaders or the Kindle Fire (which by the way, rarely ever happens), now's your chance thanks to the Brown Bag sale event at OfficeMax.


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Ring in the New Year with a new case for your new e-Reader

Word has it, just a few people out there bought some new e-readers for the holidays this year. The NOOK is now Barnes + Noble's best-selling anything ever, and the Kindle Fire just increased the number of Kindles out there to "millions more." ... [More]