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The new Kindle 3, released in the fall of 2010, features a variety of technical improvements, including a better contrast display, a lighter, more compact case and increased memory capacity. Amazon also introduced a WiFi only, entry-level model.
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2010 has proven to be another record-breaking year for Kindle e-books sales. Despite the premature rumors of the Kindle's impending demise as a result of the release of the Apple iPad, Amazon's many readers continue to purchase Kindle e-books at an unprecedented rate.
The new Kindle 3, released in the fall of 2010, features a variety of technical improvements, including a better contrast display, a lighter, more compact case and increased memory capacity. Amazon also introduced a WiFi only, entry-level model.
Another feature that Kindle boasts has always been the huge collection of over 75,000 Kindle books available for download from Amazon's website. There are a further 1.8 million out-of-copyright titles-including many literary classics-which can be downloaded for free, direct from the Amazon website.
Readers do not have to purchase the handheld Kindle device to enjoy e-books from Amazon. There are a variety of free apps available that enable readers to enjoy Kindle books on a variety of different devices. Free Kindle apps exist for the PC, the Mac, the iPhone, the iPad, the Blackberry smart phone, the Windows phone as well as any device that runs Android.
The rise in e-books sales, however, has not negated the popularity of purchasing print books online. Despite the fact, that recently there has been a slight dip in paperback sales, shoppers continue to order paperbound books online instead of at bricks-and-mortar bookstores.
One author who sees this growing trend is Aldo Paredes, author of the new science fiction thriller, Time is of the Essence. His book is available exclusively through his publisher, iUniverse, Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com, catering to the online book shopper. Time is of the Essence has captured the attention of readers who are looking for both the action and suspense of a good thriller, as well as the convenience of shopping with the click of a mouse.
Time is of the Essence is a prime example of a book available online that has it all. This new thriller blends science fiction, crime, mystery and conspiracy into one of the most compelling new thrillers on Amazon. The main characters is an alien who has been living on earth for thousands of years along with his centuries-old partner, ostensibly leading normal lives, while chronicling human history as it occurs. Now living in 1931 New York City, someone from their distant past emerges with a murderous plan. This evil alien who is pursuing the pair is also responsible for many of the evils of the world, past and present. Set in the post World War I era, Time is of the Essence is a great history lesson, yet Paredes keeps the suspense taut and engaging. From the absorbing start to the explosive finish, Time is of the Essence is indeed a satisfying thriller-and one reason why many readers are choosing to bookshop online.
