New Topic eBook & Audio Book Commentary
For the past 10 to 15 years the only time I've spend reading novels has been on long flights. Some books needed a couple of flights to complete because despite the length of most of my flights (5+ hours), I didn't spend all of that time reading (movies, music, etc.).
However, a couple of things changed this year that has let me actually get through a few novels (or have them in-progress). First, Amazon introduced their free Kindle for iPhone app. I still can't bring myself to spend hundreds of dollars for an actual Kindle. But, I've found that reading ebooks on an iPhone or iPod touch is just fine for me. In fact, I've finished two novels that way and am working my way through a third right now.
The second thing that changed is that after years with a lapsed Audible account, I signed up for a full year (credits are cheaper that way). And, I'm listening to novels now during daily commutes or just doing stuff around the home.
So, I decided to add ebook/audio-book reviews to the mix on this blog. The first two will be what I call in-progress commentary because, well, because I can. Real book reviewers have to finish book before they can comment on them. But, this is a blog. And, since people talk about books with their friends while they're still reading them, I figure I can blog about books while in-progress too.