Investing in ebooks: buying the right ebook reader this holiday season
Electronic book readers are nothing new this holiday season, and are still a top notch gift choice. The prices have decreased, the features have increased. More and more ebooks are available for free from public and academic libraries, as well (see a list of local collections available below). The tech blog Mashable recently featured this guide to making an informed and educated choice when buying a electronic book reader. The article covers the basic features of ereaders, describes the variety of models available, and recommends the best picks.
Link: http://mashable.com/2011/12/13/ereader-guide/
Ebook and digital audio library resources in the Houston area, free to system account-holders or current students.
Montgomery County Memorial Library System Houston Area Digital Media Catalog (includes ebooks and downloadable audio files)
Link: http://www.countylibrary.org/ebooks.htm
The Harris County Public Library Digital Media Collection (includes ebooks and downloadable audio files).
Link: http://hcpl.lib.overdrive.com/09D2987A-A39E-487D-9E1E-BF94247C91D9/10/445/en/Default.htm
The Lone Star College Libraries' ebook collection (*limited to current Lone Star College Students only, login required).
Link: http://lonestar.edu/library/15176.htm
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