Five new ways to use ebooks

Most new ebook users are attracted by the idea of always have something to read on their commute to and from work or lightening their holiday luggage by carrying many books within a single device.

Here are five other ways you can use ebooks:

#1 Download a free book :: There are many out of copyright books available. While you would have to pay for a physical copy of these, the ebook versions are free. 

#2 Download some short stories :: These can be easily carried with you in ebook format and you will find so many new opportunities to read them like waiting for a delayed train or a friend running late. Sometimes you don't feel like delving into the middle of your thriller, but a lighter short story is the perfect. I started with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

#3 Use it for reading children's bedtime stories :: Lights out and ebook glowing, this environment is perfect for transitioning children to sleep. No bright overhead light and the well lit ebook will help a tired child focus on the story and not get distracted.

#4 Download a recipe book :: Your device may fit easily onto a recipe book stand and you may also wish to purchase a cover. (Zumbo desserts is here).

#5 Buy an ebook for a friend :: Save money on postage by buying ebooks as presents where you used to by physical books. You may have the ebook emailed to them for download anytime onto their preferred device. I have posted many books as gifts before and sometimes, the postage has even cost more than the book.

If you missed our post on the launch of Pages and Pages ebookstore, read it here.

Just getting started with ebooks? These links may help:
+ How to download an ebook
+ Download an ereader for Android devices
+ Download an ereader for ipad / iphones
+ A tablet device for reading ebooks

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