Even if you don't buy a Kindle (or an iPad for that matter), you can still read thousands of books on demand with Amazon's new Kindle for Mac software. Fresh off the heels of the BlackBerry Kindle app, Amazon announced Kindle for Mac this morning, which gives you access to all of Amazon's offerings including novels, cookbooks, and children's books for you to digest right from your computer. And Read more

If writing a book is always the resolution left behind once the calendar runs out, make 2012 the year to finally get your novel out of your brain and onto the page. The fear of being rejected by publisher after publisher can set you back, but more than ever, self-published novelists are turning to ebooks to make their mark on their own. Ebooks are gaining some serious ground in sales, even Read more

Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more

It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure. Amazon Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Read more

An ereader first: the Nook gets ranked over the Kindle — Consumer Reports Google to bring 250,000 British library books online — PC Mag Google's Father's Day "call dad" message angers many — Geek New Mac Pros Minis due out this Summer — CNET The 10 worst fathers in science fiction and fantasy — The Mary Sue Check out the new Apple iPad ad — YouTube PlayStation head says PS4 is Read more

Ebook bestsellers were recently added to the NYT Book Review, and sales are up in a big way. It just goes to show that if you've got an awesome manuscript, you don't have to wait for a publisher to pick it up — you can self publish! Find out how you can get your ebooks on Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and mobile devices all around the world with the outlets below. Barnes & Noble PubIt! — Read more

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Summer is waning, but you can still hit the road for a much-needed vacation. Whether they're flying near or far, tech addicts will want to keep these gadget essentials near to them in their carry-on luggage. iPad or Tablet — If you have the luxury of spending upwards of $500 on a tablet, it's probably the only gadget you'll need to tote during travel season since it can hold your ebooks, surf Read more

Buying college textbooks is one part of back-to-school season we could do without; the rest, like catching up with friends and scoping out new school gadgets, can stay. With the accessibility of digital textbooks, high book prices and back strain from lugging heavy books around campus are happily becoming a distant memory. Give your wallet a break with these e-textbook resources: Kindle Read more