Get your eBooks at Griffin Bay Bookstore…

When I was at the airport last weekend, I saw dozens of people reading books on portable devices, usually Kindle or something like that. There are lots of places you can get eBooks, and now you can support one of the island’s bookstores when you do -here’s more in this press release from Laura & the good folks at Griffin Bay Bookstore:

Now Selling Google eBooks

Independent and local bookstore customers in Friday Harbor no longer have to choose between reading digital and supporting their local bookstore – Griffin Bay Bookstore is now selling Google eBooks™ online at www.griffinbaybook.com. Google launched its e-book program on Monday, December 6, 2010, and is partnering with the American Booksellers Association so indie bookstores can provide an easy way for their customers to discover, read, and buy e-books at competitive prices.

“Some of our customers are buying ereaders and are looking to purchase ebooks,” said Griffin Bay Bookstore owner Laura Norris. “Google eBooks now allows us to remain the store of choice for our loyal customers who are reading digital, and to serve new customers.”

“This partnership with Google allows independent bookstores that are our members to better compete with corporate retailers on selection, price, and convenience,” said ABA President Michael Tucker. “It levels the playing field.”

A Google eBook is a new form of cloud-based digital book that allows readers to access their libraries on almost any device from one single repository, regardless of where the e-book was purchased. Google is offering hundreds of thousands of titles for sale, ranging from new releases and bestsellers in every category to classics in the public domain.

Because Google eBooks work with myriad devices — tablets, smartphones, computers, even most e-ink devices — consumers are free to shop from a variety of retailers rather than being bound to one retailer. This opens up a wealth of indie recommendations and bestsellers to avid e-book readers.

In addition to ebooks, readers can search through a database of five million titles of print books at www.griffinbaybook.com, peruse staff picks, bestsellers, and the Indie Next List. Of course, the Griffin Bay Bookstore staff is always ready to provide customers with the personal touch at our downtown store, located at 155 Spring Street (across from King’s Market). Or, you can call us at 378-5511 or e-mail us at info (at) griffinbaybook.com.

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