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BOT, Listening Library Now Offer MP3 Audiobooks

March 15th, 2013 4 comments

Books on Tape (BOT) and Listening Library, both divisions of Random House, have been producing top-notch audiobooks for adults and children since 1975. Now, for the first time, the publishers are offering more than 3,500 audiobook titles in MP3 format. The availability…

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Make March Your Month with Dummies

March 1st, 2013 No comments

                

Throughout the month of March, we’re turning “I can’t” into “I can” by offering 30-percent off over 2,000 eBooks in the popular “For Dummies’”series from John Wiley. Since 1991, this widely recognized reference brand has…

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Steamy Selections to Heat Up Your Valentine’s Day

February 4th, 2013 No comments

They say you should never mix love and money, but this month we’re breaking the rules and offering 30 percent off over 500 tantalizing romance eBooks and audiobooks. We have titles for every taste—from sweet romance to erotic literature, historical…

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Publisher Spotlight: Books on Tape

January 8th, 2013 No comments

Founded in 1975 by Olympic gold medalist Duvall Hecht, Books on Tape (BOT) has a long history of producing quality adult audiobooks for the library and consumer markets. With more than 3,200 unabridged adult titles available for…

Stick To It: eBooks for New Year’s Resolutions

January 2nd, 2013 No comments

Each New Year’s Eve at the stroke of midnight, we finish off our champagne, grab one last pig-in-a-blanket and vow that tomorrow begins a new year, one in which we’ll make improvements to our health, mind, career and lifestyle.…

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Celebrating the 10 Best Books of 2012

December 28th, 2012 No comments

 

Before we toss the confetti, pop the champagne, and begin loading up our devices with 2013’s hottest eBooks, let’s take a moment to reflect on the most unforgettable, controversial and record-breaking books of the past year.

 

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The Holiday Sale Roundup

December 20th, 2012 No comments

‘Tis the season for sales, and we’ve compiled a delightfully long list of discounted eBooks and audiobooks. From now until the ball drops on Dec. 31, take advantage of these great deals:

 

Harry Potter eBooks

Save big when you…

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Publisher Spotlight: AudioGO

November 2nd, 2012 No comments

 

AudioGO is no stranger to the library market. Serving libraries for over 30 years, this audiobook publisher began as Curley Publishing and has operated under the names Chivers North America and, most recently, BBC Audiobooks America. Today, the…

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The Great Holiday eBook Giveaway

November 1st, 2012 1 comment

In between the decorating of the Christmas trees and the lighting of the menorahs this holiday season, it’s important to take time to be thankful and appreciate our family, friends, and co-workers. In the spirit of the season, we’d…

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Sale Alert: Big Discounts on Horrifyingly Good eBooks & audiobooks

October 8th, 2012 No comments

 

I can’t tell you how many people I’ve heard say Halloween is their favorite holiday. After all, what’s not to love about defying the dentist and gorging on Butterfinger bars, all while sticking it to the veggies by…

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