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Pre-release Dates: What to expect?

Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by Lou.

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If anyone follows me on twitter, you will have seen my tweets about The Book Depository not sending out books on time, or when I receive emails telling me they will send out early copies. So, I thought I would post about my past and present experiences, and see if I’m expecting too much from [...]

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UK Ebook Retailers

Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 by Lou.

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I was going to write a long post on why they are very poor compared to the US sites, but I’m going to make it sweet and short. UK ebook retail sites = over priced, poor choice of genre books, and did I mention over priced? With the US now implementing geographical restrictions, I’m getting [...]

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Borders does Ebooks and Fails!

Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Lou.

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Much to my surprise, I clicked on the Borders UK website this morning, and saw a category for ebooks. My response: ‘Oooo, finally! This is good. More selection perhaps for us UK buyers.’ *Scrolls down for the romance section, and clicks* *head desk* ‘Noooooooo! Why Borders, why? Why do you do a Waterstones, and not [...]

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Idiotic ideas. Seriously!

Posted on 25. Mar, 2009 by Lou.

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When Has showed me the link, my immediate thought was: Your ass is gonna get sued! Russet Noon- the tribute sequel to Breaking Dawn! My immediate thought now: Yup, you’re still gonna get your ass sued! Has – Update: It looks like Lady Sybillia has either got a strongly worded cease and decease letter from [...]