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New Kindle and reprint of Echte Deutsche Kueche

July 29, 2010

Amazon.com is now offering their all new Kindle devices for pre-order.  The new Kindle and Kindle DX are smaller than previous versions, have higher contrast to make reading easier, and the Kindle includes wi-fi for $139 and wifi + free 3G coverage in 100 countries (including Germany) for $189.  New features include being able to [...]

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Amazon’s Kindle Goes International

October 13, 2009

The Kindle US and International Wireless Reading Device has just been released by Amazon.com.  The cost is $279. Books, and US and International magazine and newspaper purchases will be made through Amazon.com in US dollars. The Kindle has free wireless service, with good 3G coverage, so no need to locate Wi-Fi hotspots, wireless coverage in [...]

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My aStore’s open for business

January 31, 2009

Something I’ve been working on for a while now, is an aStore – two actually, one through Amazon USA and one through Amazon Germany. I’ve gathered items I think might be of interest to my readers there, where you can browse and if you wish, buy, with a small percentage of the sale going to [...]

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Upcoming Regensburg area activities

January 8, 2009

There are two upcoming events for expats and/or English speakers in or willing to travel to the Regensburg area. The first is being organized by a new American expat in the area, who just moved here from Stuttgart, Autumn. She’s hosting a Books & Bagels meetup on Friday,  January 16th at 10 a.m. in Kona [...]

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Message for Obama Book

November 28, 2008

The Guardian’s Message for Obama book, featuring my message, is now available for purchase.  Wow, that was quick!  My copy might even be there waiting for me when I get back to Germany.  How exciting! Now I’m off to a cookie making party at TGAW‘s parent’s house.  Oliver should have a nice sugar high by [...]

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The Long-Ass Book Meme

November 26, 2008

Rita tagged me, and thank god she did, cause I’m running short of blogging ideas.  NaPloBoMo is a real challenge! +++INTRODUCTIONS+++ 1. What’s your name? Christina 2. Do you read a lot? Pre-Oliver I did, now I read a moderate amount. 3. What’s your favorite genre? Non-fiction +++FANTASY AND SCI-FI+++ 4. Do you prefer fantasy [...]

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The Answers part I: books, movies, music, etc.

April 2, 2008

There were a lot of great questions, keep em coming if you still got any.  Here’s some answers, others will come soon. 1. What’s your favorite Pearl Jam song? That’s tough.  I like a lot of them, and Riot Act has been played often as of late.  When I was in college, I considered “Corduroy” [...]

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