Blatant promotion of a friend's new children's book

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

Yep, some friends from college went and made one which just went for sale for the Kindle.  It's cute, well written and only cost a buck, so if you have small kids, or have friends who do, check it out.

[Tawodi Osdi]

If they make a version that is Nook compatible, I would by it just to support your friends.

[ow_tiobe_sb]

Luckily, one does not need a Kindle device to purchase and read Kindle books.  Amazon offers a free Kindle reader desktop application that will automatically add all Kindle books you purchase to the programme's library.  I've used it before to purchase Kindle editions of otherwise hard-to-find/pricey books (like the limited-printing Van der Graaf Generator biography ).

Thanks for the notice, cat, and congratulations to your mates.  I think my son will enjoy the book.

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Whirled Braker

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

For this book, I would definitely not recommend reading it off a regular Kindle, since you'll lose the charming full color illustrations.  Straight off the PC as ow_tiobe suggested, or with a color tablet such as the Kindle Fire would be best.  Kindle aps are available for non Kindle tablets.

[Tawodi Osdi]

Thanks, Tiobe!  I do have a Windows machine now, besides my Linux machine.  I just don't have it hooked to the net yet, because I have installed virus protection or a firewall which I was planning to today after my next payday (Friday).  It's only my very second paycheck, or I would have already bitten the bullet and bought the software.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

I use the AVG free addition, a free antivirus acclaimed by multiple experts.  Windows XP and up has its own integrated firewall, but there is also Zonealarm, a free one that's generally pretty good.

[ow_tiobe_sb]

Bought it.  Read it with my son this afternoon.  It has received the Jude Seal of Approval. 

'Tis  a cute book with very nice illustrations.  I would definitely agree that it's a book that should be read in full colour.  Good luck with your software setup, T.O.

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Whirled Braker

[Mr. Hamrick]

Well... if we are gonna blatantly promote a kids book that someone we know wrote...

Might I suggest  "Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact"    by A.J. Hartley?  It has a kindle version too.  Hartley was the Shakespeare professor I took the class of back in the ol' West Georgia days.  He now teaches at some college in North Carolina.  Interestingly enough, he and I still converse periodically as well.  Often via Twitter and occasionally at DragonCon.


I recommend tea and maybe a biscuit while reading.   

[robinka]

Aww! It looks super cute!