So, I’m in a Borders and I see this sign posted below a book on a front table:
At first I thought that this meant that if I bought the print book I could take my eReader, assuming I had it with me, and go download the eBook version. Upon further reflection, I’m now thinking that it’s just an add for the eBook version which I can download in the store if I purchase it.
Michael Sauers is the Technology Manager for Do Space in Omaha, NE. After earning his MLS in 1995 from the University at Albany's School of Information Science and Policy Michael spent his first 20 years as a librarian training other librarians in technology along with time as a public library trustee, a bookstore manager for a library friends group, a reference librarian, a technology consultant, and a bookseller. He has written dozens of articles for various journals and magazines and has published 14 books ranging from library technology, blogging, Web design, and an index to a popular horror magazine. In his spare time, he blogs at TravelinLibrarian.info, runs The Collector's Guide to Dean Koontz website at CollectingKoontz.com, takes many, many photos, and typically reads more than 100 books a year.
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One Reply to “Confusing eBook offer”
As a former (as of 20 minutes ago) Borders bookseller, I can confirm it is just an ad to buy the ebook.
As a former (as of 20 minutes ago) Borders bookseller, I can confirm it is just an ad to buy the ebook.