The Library Report: Kindle e-books

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Kindle e-books

Any of my five readers know how to get library books on the Kindle? I'm tempted to hit the library on my way home from work and ask but I"m not sure anyone there would know.

Also what are your favorite books that are free and available for the kindle?

2 comments:

DrMarte said...: I don't know that library books are available on the kindle (I am a kindle fanatic), but the classics are available for free on the kindle. If you have a kindle, start looking for older works that have been recommended to you. The kindle screen (after you've searched) will show you whether the title is free or not. If it is, download it immediately before they change their mind. (-;; February 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Poists said...: I have been downloading the free classics to re-read. We did find a way to get library books through e-reader for the Kindle but it involves a data processing that I"m not quite sure is legal. If it is then I'll share it but if not I won't be doing it.; February 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

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What this is all about...

I love reading. I love books. I want to instill that same love of reading and books in my son.

I currently live in California in a city that is slowly killing the public library. The excuse is budget deficit and recession.

This is the one resource throughout the year that all people can utilize and especially those hit hard by economic downturns. It is the refuge for those too poor to afford air conditioning in the summer. It is the source of reading hours and literacy growth for many. The library is where people can access online job boards and free internet. The books are lent for three weeks for FREE, unless of course you are like me and rack up late fees of 10 cents a day.

I do not understand how reducing the hours the library is open affects the budget in any way shape or form. How about cutting resources that do not directly affect the education, the support and the community connections that are so desperately needed in an economic downturn. The school system here is already horrible and for parents who want to help their children be the best students they can this is the one resource that is free and accessible.

I will be watching carefully the changes to public libraries around the country and in my own city. I will also be writing about the books my family checks out from the library and our reviews of those books.