There are some great devices available for reading ebooks on and most ebook publishers offer downloads in multiple formats. I have just begun experimenting with reading ebooks on my Ipod Touch. There is an excellent free application called Stanza which allows users to download a range of books directly to the Ipod Touch and Ipod Phone models. However, at present it is necessary to download Stanza’s desktop application in order to transfer ebooks already in your library across to your Ipod or those from sites that don‘t have a direct Ipod link. The creators of the desktop application say that it is a bit messy at present but they are working on it to refine it and bring it right up to scratch. They ask that people be patient until this is achieved.

Books from Project Gutenberg can be downloaded directly using the application Stanza has made available to convert the Ipod into an ebook reader. I’ve created a small library of some of these classics. Ebooks are so convenient, allowing users to carry vast numbers of them around with them at any one time. I also love the way I can access publisher’s websites any time of the day or night.

It’s wonderful reading the free classics from Project Gutenberg, however it’s good to mix the old with the new and that’s why I often go to my favorite ebook publisher sites and download some great contemporary reading. And one of the best publisher sites for quality writing and low prices is DLSIJ Press, which has been a true pioneer in promoting the works of talented women writers for over a decade. This press also has FREE ebooks and others which support charities via a small donation.

Posted on January 24th, 2009 by Pat Turner
Filed under: General