Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Noteworthy Kindle Samples

I have way too many samples on my Kindle, so I had a brainstorm: Why don't I actually read some of them! Brilliant, huh?

Here are some of the noteworthy ones:
Writing 21st Century Fiction by Donald Maass


I’ve read and implemented Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook, which was extremely helpful in enriching my writing. This one looks equally appealing.


Polar Night by Julie Flanders 

Reading the sample immediately pulled me in. Both the story and character are well-drawn and left me wanting more.


The Taste of Fear by Jeremy Bates 


Talk about a cliffhanger in a Kindle sample! Wow! Plus the voice is outstanding. This one is getting pushed up on my TBR list. 

Have you sampled any interesting books on the Kindle lately? Do you own a Kindle or an e-reader? Have you read any of these books?
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    I usually read the samples on the site, rather than download them. I try to avoid Kindle clutter. I already have too many things on mine as is.

    Thanks for the recommendations.

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  2. Annalisa CrawfordMay 21, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Like Medeia, I don't download the samples. I'd never get round to reading them - I have enough trouble reading the ones I've bought... My list is huge at the moment!

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  3. StinaMay 21, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I stopped downloading them onto my iPod Touch because you can't delete them. You can delete novels but you can't delete samples. I didn't realize you could read them on the site. I'm not sure you can for all the books.

    I love DM's book. I recently attended one of his workshops based on the book. It was awesome!!!!

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  4. Rebecca Green GasperMay 21, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Hi! I have Julie's book on my tbr list. I really need to find some time to read it- sounds wonderful. I will have to check out Jeremy's book also. Sounds great, too.

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  5. Michael Di GesuMay 21, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    HI, Susan,

    Thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog earlier. They mean so much!

    Some great choices here. Definitely will be checking out the MAAS book and Julie's book is on my TBR too. Need to get reading. LOL

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  6. mshatchMay 21, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Sadly I don't have an e-reader :( But I did read an awesome sample of Natalie Whipple's new book, Transparent, on Amazon.

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  7. Romance Book HavenMay 21, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    I have a Kindle Fire but I prefer how to books in hard copy. Easier to thumb through and mark it with post its!

    Nas

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  8. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderMay 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Great books all!

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