[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free Kindle Books (Page 20 of 38)
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Last I checked, I had 260 books in my kindle library (on my samsung tablet), most of them free from this topic. Yeah, there are a few dogs in there, and some that are good but not good enough to be keepers after reading.
I've been plowing through them steadily, but it's going to be be a few months, and probably longer since I'll be adding to them. |
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Last I checked, I had 260 books in my kindle library (on my samsung tablet), most of them free from this topic. Yeah, there are a few dogs in there, and some that are good but not good enough to be keepers after reading. I've been plowing through them steadily, but it's going to be be a few months, and probably longer since I'll be adding to them. Reading? Cue the "Ain't nobody got time fo dat.gif". 
The cool thing is: we get to vote with our $ what we like, or don't like. Fewer East Coast gatekeepers saying, "Nobody want's to read that!" Capitalism in action - how does that work? 
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Thanks ilbob for the review, and for keeping this thread going. I have so many books on my kindle now, it'll take me some time to get through them. Good to hear I can skip this one. |
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Thanks ilbob for the review, and for keeping this thread going. I have so many books on my kindle now, it'll take me some time to get through them. Good to hear I can skip this one. Quoted:
Thanks ilbob for the review, and for keeping this thread going. I have so many books on my kindle now, it'll take me some time to get through them. Good to hear I can skip this one. Unfortunately 2 or 3 stars is about typical for the genre, especially of the self published variety. Part of the problem I think is that a lot of the authors have some kind of agenda (religious and political agendas are the most common) and that often gets in the way of a good story. Patriots is that way on both counts and it seriously hurts the book as a story. Patriots also has the problem of way too much advertising in it. I also think some of these books target a specific audience, and sometimes has to be dumbed down for that audience. The Turner Diaries appears to me to be targeted toward adults with a 6th-8th grade level education. That is one scary book in some respects. Another problem is the forum issue. I suspect many of these kind of books start out as forum fiction and the people on the forum take ownership and give the book rave reviews largely because they are familiar with the author. Sometimes you will see a pattern where there are a bunch of 5 star reviews but the reviews don't show the verified purchase badge, meaning the reviewer did not get the book from Amazon. You don't see that as much anymore, as savvy readers have figured out that trick. The other thing that can happen is that some of these guys are just very good at promoting their works. As a self published author, that is probably more important if you want to make money from your work than spending the money on a professional editing job. |
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Unfortunately 2 or 3 stars is about typical for the genre, especially of the self published variety. Part of the problem I think is that a lot of the authors have some kind of agenda (religious and political agendas are the most common) and that often gets in the way of a good story. Patriots is that way on both counts and it seriously hurts the book as a story. Patriots also has the problem of way too much advertising in it. I also think some of these books target a specific audience, and sometimes has to be dumbed down for that audience. The Turner Diaries appears to me to be targeted toward adults with a 6th-8th grade level education. That is one scary book in some respects. Another problem is the forum issue. I suspect many of these kind of books start out as forum fiction and the people on the forum take ownership and give the book rave reviews largely because they are familiar with the author. Sometimes you will see a pattern where there are a bunch of 5 star reviews but the reviews don't show the verified purchase badge, meaning the reviewer did not get the book from Amazon. You don't see that as much anymore, as savvy readers have figured out that trick. The other thing that can happen is that some of these guys are just very good at promoting their works. As a self published author, that is probably more important if you want to make money from your work than spending the money on a professional editing job. Quoted:
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Thanks ilbob for the review, and for keeping this thread going. I have so many books on my kindle now, it'll take me some time to get through them. Good to hear I can skip this one. Unfortunately 2 or 3 stars is about typical for the genre, especially of the self published variety. Part of the problem I think is that a lot of the authors have some kind of agenda (religious and political agendas are the most common) and that often gets in the way of a good story. Patriots is that way on both counts and it seriously hurts the book as a story. Patriots also has the problem of way too much advertising in it. I also think some of these books target a specific audience, and sometimes has to be dumbed down for that audience. The Turner Diaries appears to me to be targeted toward adults with a 6th-8th grade level education. That is one scary book in some respects. Another problem is the forum issue. I suspect many of these kind of books start out as forum fiction and the people on the forum take ownership and give the book rave reviews largely because they are familiar with the author. Sometimes you will see a pattern where there are a bunch of 5 star reviews but the reviews don't show the verified purchase badge, meaning the reviewer did not get the book from Amazon. You don't see that as much anymore, as savvy readers have figured out that trick. The other thing that can happen is that some of these guys are just very good at promoting their works. As a self published author, that is probably more important if you want to make money from your work than spending the money on a professional editing job. All good points. I guess I make the mistake of putting reviews in the context of the genre, so 5-star indy post-collapse thriller does not equal 5-star mystery. Either way, I appreciate your efforts here. |
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All good points. I guess I make the mistake of putting reviews in the context of the genre, so 5-star indy post-collapse thriller does not equal 5-star mystery. Either way, I appreciate your efforts here. There are no where near as many 5-star PA books as there are 5-star mysteries, thrillers, or SF books. So in some respects you are trapped into accepting lesser quality writing if you like that genre. Zombie and vampire books are that way too. There are a lot of mediocre books in that genre too. It is especially noticeable to me when dealing with free books. The better authors seem to stay away from PA fiction for some reason. Maybe because it is not as popular a genre. It is tough to make a living on books that you can only sell a few thousand copies of. Most publishers seem to want to make a run of at least 10-15,000 books. That seems to be the minimum they can do and turn a profit. Surprising to many, the difference is not all that much for ebooks. Ebook publishing still has virtually all of the expenses and overhead of traditional publishing, other than the actual printing, which is not as big of a cost as you might think for a run of 10 or 15 thousand paperbacks. |
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Freeman 4.6 stars. Freeman, the new novel by Leonard Pitts, Jr., takes place in the first few months following the Confederate surrender and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Upon learning of Lee's surrender, Sam--a runaway slave who once worked for the Union Army--decides to leave his safe haven in Philadelphia and set out on foot to return to the war-torn South. What compels him on this almost-suicidal course is the desire to find his wife, the mother of his only child, whom he and their son left behind 15 years earlier on the Mississippi farm to which they all "belonged."
Slow Cooker 101: Master the Slow Cooker with 101 Great RecipesThis new series by Surrey Books launches with an everything-you-need-to-know guide to using the slow cooker, and features 101 delicious, diverse, and recipes, all of which have been thoroughly kitchen-tested to ensure you have success every time you make one. Leopards on my tail 43 pages and only 2 reviews. Meeting a leopard and lions face-to-face can be a heart stopping moment The leopard is one of Africa’s most illusive creatures. Shy, recluse and usually only seen at night; that’s what we thought before we visited the Londolozi Game Reserve. Londolozi is a game park in South Africa that is famous for its leopards. It is one of Africa’s top wildlife areas. Here, you’ll find all of the Big-5 African game animals. This is the story of a couples stay at Londolozi and their experiences on safari in the African bush veld. Later they toured the picturesque coastline from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, where the author was brought up. |
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http://ilbob.blogspot.com/2013/11/free-kindle-books-11-21-13.html
a couple of thrillers and a paleo/IF book. |
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Interesting assortment today: a mystery set on an Indian reservation, Charlemagne, and the eastern front
There are reviews I have done associated with two of the three books that I link to in the post. |
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haven't read it, but noticed it was free today.
Patriot Dawn |
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you can always grab it now and see if you like it later. the 1 star reviews on this one may have it nailed though. |
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you can always grab it now and see if you like it later. the 1 star reviews on this one may have it nailed though. Quoted:
you can always grab it now and see if you like it later. the 1 star reviews on this one may have it nailed though. Yeah, I thought that too Bob. |
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you can always grab it now and see if you like it later. the 1 star reviews on this one may have it nailed though. Quoted:
you can always grab it now and see if you like it later. the 1 star reviews on this one may have it nailed though. I almost never read the 5-star reviews and, though I may be unjustly maligning the writers of those reviews, I always assume they are thinly veiled shills for the author. On the same note, I always read the 1-star reviews, though with a grain of salt. Some of my most loved tales got bad reviews. 2-4 reviews usually tend to be more thoughtful, more descriptive of the strengths and weaknesses of a book. In this case, the 1 star reviews were amusing and, unfortunately, apt. |
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http://ilbob.blogspot.com/2013/11/free-kindle-books-11-24-13.html
Patriot Dawn made the top 100 free list. Not unusual for a book posted here. Also a gardening book, a paleo book, and a thriller. |
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No Regrets ~ An American Adventure in Afghanistan About an American contractor working for KBR.
7 Lessons On Irish Whiskey: An Introduction to Drinking and Enjoying the Whiskeys of Ireland India Adventure Stories Volume One The Warrior Looks to be about the power of prayer. Highly rated. |
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http://ilbob.blogspot.com/2013/11/free-kindle-books-11-27-13.html
some thrillers home made cleaners DIY low cost greenhouses low carb/sugar book vampires smoked foods |
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a thriller and soap making
there are also several DC Comics comic books on the top 100 list. I am uninterested in them so did not post them but you can follow the link to the top 100 free list and get them if you are interested. |
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a couple thrillers and grouse hunting
there are also a bunch of DC Comics comics books in the top 100 free list today. I did not list them but if they interest you there is a link to the top 100 free list that you can follow to get them. |
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a couple thrillers and grouse hunting there are also a bunch of DC Comics comics books in the top 100 free list today. I did not list them but if they interest you there is a link to the top 100 free list that you can follow to get them. I can't believe you left out the free book "Craigslist Surfing - Get Laid on Craigslist" 
I know I'm not the only nerd following this thread, so here are the comic books: Legends of the Dark Night 2012 #1 Adventures of Superman 2013 #1 Batman Beyond 2013 2.0 #1 Justice League Beyond 2.0 2013 #1 Batman 66 #1 |
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I can't believe you left out the free book "Craigslist Surfing - Get Laid on Craigslist"
I know I'm not the only nerd following this thread, so here are the comic books: Legends of the Dark Night 2012 #1 Adventures of Superman 2013 #1 Batman Beyond 2013 2.0 #1 Justice League Beyond 2.0 2013 #1 Batman 66 #1 Quoted:
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a couple thrillers and grouse hunting there are also a bunch of DC Comics comics books in the top 100 free list today. I did not list them but if they interest you there is a link to the top 100 free list that you can follow to get them. I can't believe you left out the free book "Craigslist Surfing - Get Laid on Craigslist"
I know I'm not the only nerd following this thread, so here are the comic books: Legends of the Dark Night 2012 #1 Adventures of Superman 2013 #1 Batman Beyond 2013 2.0 #1 Justice League Beyond 2.0 2013 #1 Batman 66 #1 You are now the official comic book guy... I didn't even know Kindle had comic books, much less free ones! 
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apple cider vinegar, survival handbook, jerky recipes
bunch of comic books still free as well. |
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Another book on prepping free today.
Prepping 101: A Beginner's Survival Guide |
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prepping 101 and keto cookbook
the comic books are still free as well. |
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Some free fantasy books ive found. Havent read any of them yet.
Legon Awakening: Book One in the Legon Series The Weight of Blood (The Half-Orcs, Book 1) Legend of the White Dragon: Legends A Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries Book 1 Season Of The Harvest (Harvest Trilogy, Book 1) The Descent Series, Books 1-3: Death's Hand, The Darkest Gate, and Dark Union The Wild's Call Origins (Spinward Fringe) The Time Machine (Enriched Classics) The Book of Deacon Jenny Pox (The Paranormals, Book 1) The Ghost and The Graveyard (Knight Games) Branded (Fall of Angels) edit: Well I guess at least I used my 3000 post for something helpful |
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Quoted: Last of the Mohicans and The Pilgrims Progress are free, if any of you guys are into classics  Thanks for that. I grew up reading Louis L'Amour and was a great Tell Sackett, fanboy. L'Amour always seemed to feel it necessary (in seemingly every book) to mention Pilgrim's Progress and Blackstone as required reading for the wandering adventurer. Now, thanks to this thread, I've got Kindle copies of both Now to find the time to read the damned things |
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Wolverines: Reflections on Red Dawn
Just downloaded it, looked interesting. |
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That does sound interesting, thanks |
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Thanks. Picked that up.
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2nd PA thriller isn't free, it's $2.99 as of 12-06-13 6:00pm EST. |
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2nd PA thriller isn't free, it's $2.99 as of 12-06-13 6:00pm EST. the ranger bn history book is still free this morning though. |
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Alaska Traveler: Dispatches from America's Last Frontier
So Now it Begins A series of twelve (12) short stories, one per month, based upon the numerous real life adventures of an Ex-Homicide Detective and an Adventurer spanning 40 years. World's Torn Asunder - A Holocaust Survivor's Memoir of Hope and Resilience The Art of Raising a German Shepherd Puppy |