A more obscure read: Unlikely Allies

Even though Mr. Bell pans it, I like to read these more obscure history titles. I decided to use it as a test. Inkmesh reports it is available for both Kindle and Nook but Kindle is $1.32 cheaper...

Boston 1775: Unlikely Events and Unlikely Allies

Interestingly, the other book Mr. Bell discusses in this post is only available on Kindle (and under an older title).

Nook Cases

A little early to get too serious, yet, but I'll need a case. Would love a simple Neoprene case, but all I see are slip covers (I want one that opens like a book and keeps the Nook protected).

MobileRead has a nice thread with links to the limited non-Barnes and Noble cases out there. But the only one that intrigued me is a specialty use one for when we go to the beach (we live less than a mile away). The WaterGuard Waterproof Case claims to be, well,waterproof. It's cheap enough to buy as a second case.

At Barnes and Noble, I really like the look of the Bleecker Cover in Asphalt. This post on MobileRead indicates it is pretty nice. I'll see if the local store has one to look at next time I'm in the area.

Nook Communities and Forums

Here is a nice little Nook Community that I stumbled across...

nookTalk Community

Focussed on Nook which is nice. MobileRead also has a Nook Forum, but it is a little more influenced by die hard Kindle or Sony users telling us why those are better platforms.

A Nook review from a non-professional tech write

A nice review by a non-tech writer.

His bottom line:

So overall: do I love the Nook? No, but there's some serious like going on here. It has it's flaws - slower response times, less document format choices, a slightly awkward menu system, and a horrific method for adding a memory card. But it's a solid device, and with the Android OS running it the incredible potential for constant updates and, just as importantly...application programs, makes it a great buy.

Dr3amc@tch3r: Got Nook?

NPR story on how E-Books will change reading and writing -- Really?

Some discussion on how writers should change to make E-Books successful. I think this is over-analyzing. A good book will be a good book regardless of the medium it's read in...I don't think authors should spend too much time trying to capture the audience up front. Instead, build a good story that hangs together.

How E-Books Will Change Reading And Writing : NPR

Book comparisons

I shot a bunch of links to book reviews that are interesting to me that I looked to see the prices on Inkmesh. Most, but not all were available as E-Books. A few were not available on Nook - Kindle only.

Here are the links to the posts in one place for easy reference.

http://robsreader.blogspot.com/2010/01/franklin-delano-roosevelt-reviewed-by.html
http://robsreader.blogspot.com/2010/01/another-book-ive-been-considering.html
http://robsreader.blogspot.com/2010/01/googled-by-ken-auletta-available-on.html
http://robsreader.blogspot.com/2010/01/books-to-read-on-my-e-reader-leading.html

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (reviewed by NPR) - only available on Kindle

Here is one available on Kindle only according to Inkmesh. I wonder if there is an Amazon only distribution on this one?

'Franklin Delano Roosevelt' Distilled : NPR

Another book I've been considering -- available for both Nook & Kindle

Another book I'd read -- again available on Nook & Kindle for $9.99 (see Inkmesh)

Can Science Explain Religion? - The New York Review of Books

'Googled' by Ken Auletta - available on both platforms

Another book I would read in a moment -- available for $9.99 for both Kindle and Nook according to Inkmesh

Jack Shafer reviews 'Googled' by Ken Auletta

(Books to read on my E-Reader) Leading Blog: A Leadership Blog: Best Leadership Books of 2009

Here are some books that are up my alley -- a quick scan found most available for the Nook. Many are available at Barnes and Noble for Less than the Amazon version for the Kindle.

Leading Blog: A Leadership Blog: Best Leadership Books of 2009