Tag Archives: Kindle

22 July: Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.  I hope you have some madeleines today, even though they don’t have much to do with her. Last year, in the Ordinary Form calendar of the Roman Rite, St Mary Magdalene’s annual … Read More

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KINDLE Alert

ALERT! FYI I saw that there is a sale on Amazon Kindles going on right now.  If you don’t have one… what are you thinking? UK HERE I use my Kindle a great deal, both at home and when I … Read More

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Super fun book alert!

A friend who is a reader here (and a monthly donor!) recommended a book recently, while we were chatting during evening drinks and cigars at Acton U (he and his wife went to that, too – smart people). I just finished the audio version … Read More

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Audio Books, Red Shirts, and You

In addition to using my Kindle, and using regular books, I also listen to a lot of audio books as I drive or travel or putter about doing chores drinking Mystic Monk Coffee.   I’ve found audible.com has a great … Read More

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SPACEHAWKS! PRIMUS ET PRIMORIS

Last Thursday evening I gave a talk in Grand Rapids, MI and a nice fellow asked me about the news that I had been killed.  He had seen a tweet about my demise and wondered what was up with that. … Read More

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His Hermeneuticalness, priest and hacker

I saw at the blog of my friend, (still) the P.P. of Blackfen, His Hermeneuticalness himself, Fr. Finigan, that he has hacked his Kindle. Don’t have a Kindle yet.  What on earth are you waiting for?  USA HERE (for one … Read More

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Kindle book by Pope Francis FREE today, Sunday [UPDATE: Still not too bad.]

At Amazon today, and today only, Sunday, a book by Pope Francis is being offered for free on KINDLE.  Open Mind, Faithful Heart. Regularly… well… not free. [It is now $9.99] Don’t have a Kindle yet?  Get a Paperwhite HERE.  One … Read More

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TIP ‘O THE DAY: New Kindle “Paperwhite” coming!

A heads up! I enjoy using my Kindle. A new version of the Kindle Paperwhite will be available in these USA on the feast of St. Jerome. You lot across the Atlantic will have to wait until the Feast of … Read More

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New Kindles coming. (Fr. Z loves his Kindle.)

There are new Kindles coming.  They can be pre-ordered now.  They are to be shipped on 15 October. I love my Kindle.  I am reading a novel on my Kindle now, as a matter of fact.  Well… I am actually writing this … Read More

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Alinsky’s (Obama’s) tactics and a book recommendation

I have posted on Saul Alinksy‘s “Rules for Radicals” before. However, over at Etheldreda’s Place they were listed, and – at the bottom of that post – an interesting comment was added (go THERE to find it, and yes I … Read More

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What’s on your reading/listening list right now?

Slated for reading on my Kindle right now: I think he might have not quite understood St. Thomas More’s notion of Utopia, but he is exceptionally good. More Mitch Rapp from my homey, Vince Flynn.  Prequel. Hoping it will be … Read More

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RECENT POSTS and LOTS of THANKS! (Some reading tips too.)

Thanks for the support you are giving to the Wyoming Carmelites by buying their coffee.  How is your coffee supply these days?  Br. Java tells me their Jingle Bell Java blend is almost gone. Also, thanks for using my Amazon … Read More

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Kindle by candle

The power is out. So, time to get some reading done. I don’t have a case with light for my Kindle, so it’s Kindle by kindled candle. I have the Kindle 3g which has a keyboard. I was sceptical at … Read More

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Book recommendation: Constantine – Unconquered Emperor, Christian Victor by Paul Stephenson

His Hermeneuticalness, Fr Tim Finigan, recommended this book to me.  I got it and I am glad I did.  I now recommend it to you. As a bonus to you Kindle owners, you can get the Kindle version for only … Read More

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New Kindle available in the UK

Since I am in the London right now, I perked up when I found that the new Kindle from amazon is available in the UK. Here are some USA links and comments on the Kindle I posted elsewhere. I have … Read More

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New Kindles coming

I have been enjoying my Kindle enormously. I have the Kindle 3g which has a keyboard. I was sceptical at first but I have been won over. It is especially useful for books I don’t especially want to keep on … Read More

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Reading certain things in certain places

The great Laudator has a fun entry today about the best places in which to read certain authors. I resonate mightily with this a amusing post, since I have fond memories of a summer sitting in the sun reading 19th … Read More

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Kindling your interest in a new way to devour books

I like listening to audio books.  They allow me to do other chore-like things which don’t in themselves require intense concentration.  They are great for long road-trips in a car or on an airplane. I have also enjoyed – for … Read More

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Something to spark your reading interests

I noticed that Amazon is pushing now their Kindle reader at a lower price with the tradeoff that they can push ads and sponsored screensavers to your device. You can pre-order Kindle with Special Offers (read = ads) for $114 … Read More

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WDTPRS now on KINDLE

This blog is now available through amazon.com and KINDLE. Monthly Price: $1.99 & includes wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet Kindle Blog Subscriptions     * Kindle Blogs are auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle and updated throughout the day so you can … Read More

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