RSS at BookBrowse.com
Here at BookBrowse we are always looking for new ways to make book information available in a timely and easy-to-use way. As part of this mission, some of BookBrowse's information is now available through RSS feeds.
What is RSS? RSS (generally referred to as Really Simple Syndication) is an industry-standard format designed to enable the easy sharing of web
content, such as book information, news reports, blogs, or any other information
which is updated regularly. Since its introduction in 2004 it has rapidly become a popular way to send information
(text, audio - such as podcasts, and even video) to people over the internet.
Every month, Bookbrowse receives hundreds of comments from readers on the books we feature. You may have seen the top reviews section
in the borders of the website; we also have a special page displaying those reviewshere.
We also make these reviews available as an RSS feed. RSS feed
1/31/2012: I read The Healing in two sittings it is a fascinating story of plantation life at the beginning of the Civil War. Granada, a slave newborn child whom the plantation mistress takes from the slave mother to fill-in her grief over the lost of her own child, is raised in the big house as the mistress pet; then there is Polly, the Healer, whom Master Satterfield has paid quite a bit of money to acquire and heal his sick slaves from a mysterious plague sweeping thru his plantation. When we are...
Bookbrowse is constantly scanning online and offline publications for the latest information on books, authors, and events
happening in the world of books. This research forms the foundation of how we select the books to recommend to you. We also track relevant news items for inclusion in our ezines and have a special page displaying the latest book news here.
We also make these news stories available as an RSS feed. RSS feed
Most recent news story:
Amazon rumored to be opening bricks and mortar stores
Feb 03 2012: There are mumblings in the blogosphere that Amazon is to open bricks and mortar stores. Launch.it offers four possible scenarios:
The first scenario: the store could just be a showroom with display units of appliances and "geniuses" running around showing you the top 25 vacuums in...
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BookBrowse Recommends - Free Edition This free monthly newsletter highlights a few of the books and authors that have been profiled in the full membership versions of "BookBrowse Recommends", giving in depth reviews of each book and the stories behind the books. Read the latest issue of the free newsletter.
BookBrowse Previews - Free Edition This free monthly newsletter previews 5-6 books by well-known authors that will be published shortly. These books are selected from the full membership edition of "BookBrowse Previews" that profiles 50-80 books each month, summarizing the essential opinion of all available pre-publication reviewers, so that members know which books are worth looking out for - and which to treat with caution, whatever the marketing hype might say! Read the latest issue of the free newsletter.
BookBrowse Member Ezines
BookBrowse publishes four ezines a month for members. The Member ezine feed alerts members when a new edition is available, and provides a quick summary of the contents of the most recent issues. Non-members are welcome to sign up for the feed (it might be useful if you're considering becoming a BookBrowse member and want to see what sort of books we recommend) but will not be able to read the full issue online, as this is for members only.
BookBrowse Recommends (usually twice/month)
Offering in-depth commentaries on the newly recommended books, the stories behind the books and much more - ezine commentary is linked to the individual books for ease of lookup at a later date.
BookBrowse Previews: Each month we preview & rate 50-80 high profile books to be published the following month, summarizing the essential opinion of all pre-publication reviewers so members know which books are worth looking out for, and which to treat with caution, whatever the marketing hype might say!
The Interview & Reading Guide Update: A monthly issue listing the most interesting new author interviews and book discussion guides, with links to read the full text at BookBrowse.
A beguiling, imaginative, inspiring story about the bigness of being alive as an individual, as a member of a tribe, and as a participant in history, exploring how we use storytelling to survive and shape our own truths.
Brilliantly evoking the long-vanished world of masters and servants, Margaret Powell's classic memoir of her time in service is the remarkable true story of an indomitable woman who, though she served in the great houses of England, never stopped aiming high.
Vivid, daring, and unforgettable, The Printmaker's Daughter shines fresh light on art, loyalty, and the tender and indelible bond between a father and daughter.
I read The Healing in two sittings it is a fascinating story of plantation life at the beginning of the Civil War. Granada, a slave newborn child...
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The Uncommon Reader is a novella by novelist and playwright, Alan Bennett. The story starts with the Queen coming across the mobile library van...
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Amazon rumored to be opening bricks and mortar stores(Feb 03 2012) There are mumblings in the blogosphere that Amazon is to open bricks and mortar stores. Launch.it offers four possible scenarios:
B&N "declares war" on Amazon, stating that it will not stock Amazon titles in its stores(Jan 31 2012) Barnes & Noble has decided not to stock books published by Amazon in their physical stores.
According to Jaime Carey, B&N's Chief Merchandising...
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