Though their marketing efforts might not make it clear (come on, IndieBound, get a little louder about these things), independent bookstores do sell e-books and have ebook reading apps for Android and Apple.
And, yes, I am moving fully into the ebook world (I haven't decided whether I prefer ebook or e-book). My ebooks will be available at big corporate stores and your local indie store, but I'm also planning even more independent means of electronic publishing. Stay tuned for further news.
Comments
October 18, 2012 @04:40 am
Lori - I loved reading your comments about books. I used to feel bad about making pencil marks in the margins, but since I only do that in my favorite books, which stay in my library, I stopped feeling bad.
Sherman - I'm from Green Bay WI and see you are in Milwaukee November 13th at 7pm. I have a class that night - Oneida Language. Will you please write an exuse note for me so I can come see you? That way you can write in the margin of my Blasphemy book! I might have to play hooky if I don't hear from you!
Love all your books - and my pencil marks!
Quaitie
Quaitie
October 03, 2012 @07:12 am
Hold your ground, Sherman. Show your pride in reading real books with a spine. Get your "I Prefer My Books Unplugged" t-shirts and bumper stickers at www.swagbrothers.com today!
Ken
September 23, 2012 @09:19 am
I am so happy to see that you might be softening your stance against ebooks. As an 8th grade English teacher who pimps your books, I had a hard time embracing digital readers for a long time. However, kids have already begun to cross over to ereaders at an astonishing rate in my district. In short, my kidfs tend to read anywhere from 25-60 books an academic year in my class, and they LOVE the ability to digitally check out from libraries or simply buy online. Their parents are grateful they don't have to trudge back and forth to the library/bookstore each week. Our district will start handing out leased iPads to every 6th grader next year.
Of course, we live in a district willing to pay for that kind of support, and others might be slower to follow. But every conference I go to tells me that this migration to ebooks is inevitable. I could give many other reasons why I have reluctantly come to appreciate this migration, but instead I'll simply share that I'm grateful you seem to be willing to allow these kids access to your fantastic writing!
Rob
Rob
August 30, 2012 @04:21 pm
Because in the past you made a point of your books not being available on e-readers, I'm curious as to what made you change your mind. Who knows what the future holds for me, but for now an e-book holds no appeal. I'm a "real" book addict and a BIG fan of yours!
Laura Brooks
August 29, 2012 @06:59 am
ebooks are convenient which I love for long trips; during my back-packing Europe I ended up leaving books everywhere because I couldn't carry 15 books with me at a time, so a nook would have been awesome then. However, I build relationships with printed books. Maybe it's because once I have finished a book, I see all the tea stains, dog ears, pencil markings, and wear and tear from being 'shoved' in my bag... so I see the journey I took to finish the book. Plus, ebooks can't be signed, and since my youth, signed books have been dear treasures of mine.
Catherine Leep
August 22, 2012 @12:19 am
I worked at a bookstore that went out of business, mostly due to the corporate stupidity, but it was sad..was a really great place to work. I never thought I would EVER buy a kindle, but I did, and I enjoy it. Right now at my work desk, I have a REAL book and the kindle. I will buy your books for my kindle that way I can read them whenever, wherever, but will always buy the "real" book as well. Double score for you :)
Lori
