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By: George Burke

George Burke — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:08:52 +0000

E-reading can be handled by the kindle and other devices, but what about the future of “p-reading” (p = physical)? We’ve still got plenty of people looking to read paperbacks and hardcovers because they either can’t afford an e-device or love the feel of a book. These books are getting increasingly expensive (average NY Times Bestseller is $22, all the way up to $39 per book) so people have begun to look for other book distribution alternatives to lower their costs.

This is where netflix-like book rental companies, such as Bookswim, enter — http://www.bookswim.com. No due dates, no late fees, and free shipping both ways is a good alternative to expensive book purchasing, and a good transition before ebooks really start to fly.

I’m looking forward to the redesign of the Kindle. Let’s see how this increases the spread of ebooks.

-George Burke
Founder, BookSwim.com

By: tomlinton

tomlinton — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:55:22 +0000

I’m one of the ones
who bought a Kindle
in the first 4.5 hours
It fit my nomad style
I now have three other partners
sharing books on one account
and after nearly a year
you still will have to fight me
to borrow my Kindle
It takes me everywhere
and I try to keep it filled
with TBR
:>)