Where Do You Shop for E-Books?
Readers generally don't have any problems finding print books. They can shop at their favorite chain bookstore, order from amazon.com, visit a local bookshop specializing in used books or a particular genre, or experience a bookfair or signing. They can even pick up paperbacks when they shop at the grocery or superstore.
But sometimes it's not quite so easy to find e-books. Publishers and self-published authors may sell directly from their Web sites, and readers can't easily go to a few central locations to find a wide selection of e-books.
A good place to start is the book page of the Christian E-Author Web site. You'll find a selection of titles by members that range from thought-provoking to humorous to inspirational to entertaining ... for both adults and children.
The publishers page includes links to publishers to give you a broader selection.
Check out the links on the side panel of this blog. Many fine writers offer e-books on their sites or links to where their books are available.
Fictionwise is a leading e-bookstore. Their "spirituality/religion" category is not Christian - it encompasses any spirituality or religion, and there aren't a lot of Christian titles. There are other e-bookstores, but what I like about Fictionwise is that it offers a lot of different formats. Most of the other stores are limited to a few formats. If you happen to have a particular device or like to read on your computer in a specific format, those stores are great. But if you want or need something else ... you're out of luck.
I always like to buy directly from the author or publisher, but there are many authors and publishers I don't know. So other than meeting them through Christian E-Author or EPIC or hearing about them from a friend, I have a couple of favorite places to find e-books and e-authors.
BitBooks Digital Fiction Links includes links to free fiction on the Internet. In many cases, these are excerpts of e-books. For example, I have posted a link to a three-chapter excerpt of my novel Stroke of Luck. But there are also complete short stories, such as my inspirational story, The Gift, and my romance, Trapped by Love. You can browse the categories and read some of the free excerpts and stories, then when you find writers you like, you can order their books.
Another favorite place is Books We Love. You'll find author Web pages and links to publisher or bookstore sites to buy the featured e-books. This site offers a newsletter about the member authors as well as lots of fun contests.
It may take a little more digging to find e-books from small publishers than print books from the big guys. But I think it's worth it. The stories will often be different, intriguing, inspiring ... maybe just what you were looking for!
But sometimes it's not quite so easy to find e-books. Publishers and self-published authors may sell directly from their Web sites, and readers can't easily go to a few central locations to find a wide selection of e-books.
A good place to start is the book page of the Christian E-Author Web site. You'll find a selection of titles by members that range from thought-provoking to humorous to inspirational to entertaining ... for both adults and children.
The publishers page includes links to publishers to give you a broader selection.
Check out the links on the side panel of this blog. Many fine writers offer e-books on their sites or links to where their books are available.
Fictionwise is a leading e-bookstore. Their "spirituality/religion" category is not Christian - it encompasses any spirituality or religion, and there aren't a lot of Christian titles. There are other e-bookstores, but what I like about Fictionwise is that it offers a lot of different formats. Most of the other stores are limited to a few formats. If you happen to have a particular device or like to read on your computer in a specific format, those stores are great. But if you want or need something else ... you're out of luck.
I always like to buy directly from the author or publisher, but there are many authors and publishers I don't know. So other than meeting them through Christian E-Author or EPIC or hearing about them from a friend, I have a couple of favorite places to find e-books and e-authors.
BitBooks Digital Fiction Links includes links to free fiction on the Internet. In many cases, these are excerpts of e-books. For example, I have posted a link to a three-chapter excerpt of my novel Stroke of Luck. But there are also complete short stories, such as my inspirational story, The Gift, and my romance, Trapped by Love. You can browse the categories and read some of the free excerpts and stories, then when you find writers you like, you can order their books.
Another favorite place is Books We Love. You'll find author Web pages and links to publisher or bookstore sites to buy the featured e-books. This site offers a newsletter about the member authors as well as lots of fun contests.
It may take a little more digging to find e-books from small publishers than print books from the big guys. But I think it's worth it. The stories will often be different, intriguing, inspiring ... maybe just what you were looking for!
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