Another Interesting Article from PW: Amazon to Drop Free Books from Kindle Bestseller List

Check out the Publisher's Weekly article by Rachel Deahl here. (I don't want to step on any copyright toes by publishing it here).

So what do you think - will splitting the Amazon bestseller lists between the ones people are buying and the ones people are downloading for free make a difference?

I think it will be interesting to look at and  hopefully it won't hurt the promotional benefits of the free books.  I admit I love the free books especially when it's an earlier book in the series that is free and trying to promote the newest book.  I have no qualms about buying books for my Kindle and love the free books to try new authors.

So I guess we'll see how it goes whenever they split the list.

Interesting News Tidbit from Publishers Weekly email

Check out this brief article from Publishers Weekly:

 Amazon Sues North Carolina over Demand for Customer Records

by Jim Milliot -- Publishers Weekly, 4/20/2010 10:16:49 AM

I would put the article in this post but I don't want to infringe on any copyrights.  The article is brief so go check it out.


My Thoughts:


At first I thought - what's the big deal - I know my state is in trouble revenue-wise, but what state isn't?  I understand they want to collect sales tax.  We have something in our tax forms that asks us put in our internet transactions, but honestly I have now clue how much I spend with Amazon and other e-tailers.  The no sales tax is not what draws me to purchase from e-tailers, I don't mind paying sales tax.  But the problem here is infringing on my rights.  My state government does not have a right to know what I read.  Will what I read put me on any lists? I seriously doubt it, but I think we've all heard of government lists for The Anarchist Cookbook and such like that, do any of us want to be labeled for what we read?

I doubt my romance and thriller purchases would land me on any such list, but does the state have a right to that information? I say no and will definitely side with Amazon on this one.  It's not about the money - it's about protecting my rights and others in the state of North Carolina who purchase books, movies, games and other things online.

So what do you think - is this a big deal or not?  Let me know.

News: Download Legacy by Cayla Kluver for free for your Kindle

Yes - that's right! You can download Legacy by Cayla Kluver for free this week at Amazon.com for your Kindle. I don't have a Kindle, but I have a review copy I am looking forward to reading. If you have a Kindle go and check this wonderful book out!