Readalert Roundup 27/02
Remember how Steve Jobs recently said that there was no point to the Amazon Kindle, because nobody reads books any more? Well the New York Times takes issue. Highly recommended.
Breaking News: Anne Rice is still crazy. Everyone’s favourite vampire-writing, God-fearing “I don’t need an editor because I’m perfect” is back in the papers. Remember how in 2005 she found God and vowed never to write another vampire book, because all her writing energy was to be dedicated to praising the Lord? Well, she changed her mind.
Sherman Alexie is still awesome.
The Zombie Idol winner has been crowned.
Also some nice bookshelves.
February 28th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Amazon has sold out of the Kindle, says something about it’s desirability.