![]() (The Kindle eReader, of course does not cause the same problem.)įull disclosure here is that I don’t currently own a Kindle so I haven’t tried this out, however the Philadelphia Free Library’s Web Site is offering ebooks for Kindles. I’ve also enjoyed reading a few short novels on my phone, though I currently prefer a “real” book before bed because the backlighting of the iPhone eReader programs seem to bother my eyes, even when read in night mode. Actually, I listened to all three of the Hunger Games books, and a really great audio rendering of Orson Scott Card’s “modern-day” fairy tale, Enchantment. With a little waiting and some strategic scheduling, I’ve enjoyed some really nice audio books recently thanks to Overdrive, my iPhone, and an iPhone/iPod FM transmitter for my car. There is usually a waiting list for the more popular books, but you can have up to 10 different books on hold at a time. If anyone reading this is unfamiliar with Overdrive, it is a free app for iPhone, Blackberry, Android, iPad, computers, and some eReaders that allows users to download digital copies of books and audiobooks via their local library’s website. I have been using Overdrive for the iPhone for quite some time to enjoy digital copies of library books. Well, I can verify that the Philadelphia Free Library, as well as many of the library systems in counties surrounding Philadelphia are also taking part. ![]() Although most of the national news stories I have seen mention that the library eBooks for Kindle service is available in Seattle and other parts of the country, I haven’t seen any other mention of large library systems that have also started the service.
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