Come into the library and try an eReader!

Thinking of buying an eReader? Don’t know which one to buy? Come into the library and ask at the Help Desk to trial one of the eReader devices before you commit to buying one. We have a Kobo, a Sony eReader and a Kindle for you to try and if you need any help don’t be afraid to ask any of your friendly library staff for help.

Coming soon, we will be offering a free downloadable eBook and eAudio books for borrowing, via a service called OverDrive. eBooks borrowed via OverDrive are currently compatible with a wide range of dedicated eReaders and other devices, and can also be read or played through your computer.

Be aware that OverDrive is not currently compatible with all devices, so please bear this in mind if you are intending to purchase a device only to access free library eBooks.

Please visit the OverDrive website for a full list of all compatible and incompatible devices.

If you would like to know more about eReaders come into the library and ask one of our friendly librarians or visit some of the following links for more information.

• Sony website
• Kindle website
• Kobo website
  

Compare and read reviews of eReaders.

• Kindle ready.com camparison of eReaders
• eReader reviews.com
  
• my eReader reviews.com
  

Ereaders buying tips

• Laptopmag.com eReader buyers guide
• wired.com buying guide for eReader
  
• dearauthor.com know when to buy an eReader and when to wait

This is not the end!

If, like me, you have just seen the final Harry Potter movie but are still not ready to leave the incredible magical world created by J.K Rowling – never fear! You are only a few mouse clicks away from an amazing variety of web pages, fan sites, encyclopedias, and much, much more.
There has been a lot of buzz over the last few months about J.K Rowling’s mysterious new online project, Pottermore. It is promoted as an interactive online experience, which seems to mean an opportunity to read the books online, but with loads of new information written by J.K Rowling, as well as games and fun extras like being sorted into a house and buying a wand. It is launched in October so grab your broomsticks and head to http://www.pottermore.com/ to sign up.
Other sites to check out…
Lexicon - J.K Rowling herself used this amazing online encyclopedia to check facts when she was writing the final books in the series. There are maps, lists of spells, family trees and just about anything else Harry Potter related that you could think of. Even the most dedicated fan can find some new information on this site.
MuggleNet – One of the biggest online fan sites. Mugglenet has the latest information on everything Harry Potter including the books, movies, and Pottermore. It also has a podcast called Mugglecast, which, amongst other things, has a chapter by chapter discussion on the books.
Scholastic – Games, quizzes, polls and more from the publishers of the book series.
Warner Bros. – This is the official site for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. You can download wallpaper and screensavers, watch videos, find your patronus and, my personal favourite, have a message translated into Parseltongue.
And of course, nothing beats enjoying the books the way J.K Rowling intended for us. Maybe it’s time for a re-read.

Kirsty A.

Do you love mysteries?

Stop, you’re killing me! is an online resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books.

This is a great website for any fan of mystery fiction of all kinds. Over 3 200 authors are listed, along with 36 000 of their titles. A great place to start if you’ve run out of ideas for what to read next or want to check what comes next in a mystery series.

The site has numerous ways to access information and compiles lists of mystery award winners, mysteries set in specific locations and historical periods, and readalikes. You can also discover lists of books by character name, character job (e.g. lawyers, teachers, librarians, clergy) or character “diversity” (e.g. Jewish, Seniors, Gay & Lesbian).

Go to www.StopYoureKillingMe.com and explore … if you dare!