[LM_NET] SHARE: Amazon Online Reader

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM>]

If you haven't purchased a book from Amazon recently, you may (or may
not) have noticed the new option of the "Online Reader."  This is
basically an e-book for  those who have purchased a book.  The option
is available to them instantly while they wait for their book to
arrive.

This was particularly interesting to me tonight.  I purchased a text
that I wanted to use immediately, but noticed that the copy would be
delayed by 4-6 weeks (out-of-stock).  Frustrated, I decided to go
ahead with the Free Shipping option, since I would have to wait...but
before leaving the site, I was offered the ONLINE READER option for
$8.

Yes...I saved $6 in shipping but spent $8 for the ability to read the
book that won't arrive at my home until the end of July.  Does it
help...depends on what you might need or want.  I wanted the book and
since I can now access it anytime I log in to my account with Amazon,
I have it to use (print) and make notations in while I'm waiting for
my physical copy.

I'll let you know if it's really worth the price later...but for now,
it's wonderful!!  I have exactly what I need in front of me and I
don't have to wait.  (Now I know how my students feel when they find
that I have the latest book in their favorite series!)

Thought I'd share.

~Shonda

-- 
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
Library Media / Technology Specialist
Digital Bookends wiki / blog:
http://digitalbookends.pbwiki.com
http://shonda.edublogs.org/
sbrisco@gmail.com

"Digital Resources" columnist
School Library Journal

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