Peroozal, aka Book Recommendations

Readers say their #1 reason for trying a book is the recommendation of someone they know or a writer they like. A new website, Peroozal, is based on that idea and features dozens of authors recommending their favorite books. I’m still in the process of uploading my recommendations, but here’s what I said about some of my favorite books this year.

Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell: A compelling story about a hit man Read more

6 Ways to Read an E-Book

LJ with KindleSeveral readers have e-mailed me and said, “I’d really like to read your e-books, but I don’t how… Which inspired me to put together this list:

1. Buy an e-reader: Kindle is the most popular, but there’s also the Nook (Barnes & Noble), Kobo (Borders), Sony Pocket Reader, Pandigital Novel, and many more. When you make your choice, think about more than the device and price. Read more