Books From BlackBerry App World For World Book Day
Not to be outdone by Apple with Random House joining the iBookstore on World Book Day, we’ve selected some books to enjoy on your beautiful BlackBerry device. We can’t wait to see the PlayBook, these books will work so well on that, check these out…
Kobo
Ever sat on the train and spotted somebody reading a book that you have been meaning to buy? Or do you find carrying bulky books around in your handbag a pain in the shoulder? The Kobo application for BlackBerry smartphones brings a virtual library of over 2 million e-books to your device meaning that reading couldn’t be easier. Previews allow you to read a chapter of a book before committing to purchase, while offline reading lets you download and read books on-the-go. Handy for long journeys, work breaks or even just for leisure, Kobo for BlackBerry means that your library travels with you.
Some highlights …
• It’s easy to add books, and just as easy to read them
• Adjustable text guarantees an enjoyable reading experience
• Night Mode and brightness controls keep text clear and comfortable
• Millions of free and affordable books available in the Kobo Store
• Offline reading lets you download and read books wherever you go
• SD support lets you carry more books
• Automatic bookmarking means you’ll never lose your place
• Bluetooth® support lets you sync your Kobo eReader wirelessly
Plus, the Kobo app for BlackBerry® smartphones is just one part of the Kobo service. Install other free Kobo apps on your computer or select tablets, and you’ll be able to access all the same Kobo Store books you have on your smartphone. Read on another device then sync your smartphone, and your bookmarks will update automatically. With Kobo your library travels with you no matter how or where you choose to read.
Free/Download
Wattpad
If you are interested in new literary works, or want to share your own masterpiece, then the app from Wattpad, the world’s most popular ebook community, is perfect for you. Wattpad, hailed as the ‘YouTube for eBooks’, lets you access hundreds of thousands of original novels, short stories and poems. Some are brilliant, some are good and some would benefit from a sub-editor’s input, but they are all free and you can read them either on the go or download them for offline reading. Support your favourites by voting for them and share on Twitter. Wattpad’s auto-scroll feature is very handy and can be set to the speed you prefer.
Known as "YouTube for ebooks", Wattpad is where readers and writers discover, share and connect. Whether you’re looking for original romance, mystery, teen, vampires or science fiction, you’ll find it here. If you’re a Twilight, Gossip Girls, Vampire Diaries or Harry Potter fan, you’ll find lots of great fan fiction. After you read it, share your comments with other readers or leave a suggestion for the author.
Free/Download
My Books
Ever loaned your favourite book to a friend and then promptly forgotten all about it? Or have you ever been recommended a book and then forgotten the name of it when staring blankly at the shelves in Waterstones? Thought so. This clever little app is a perfect companion for you, the well-meaning but forgetful book lover! It allows you to track all of the books in your list, as well as all of the books you intend to read in the future. You can also add any of the books in your inventory into the ‘books I’ve lent’ list with a note of who you’ve lent it to and when – so you never lose track of your favourite books again. It comes equipped with social media buttons so you can share the books you’ve read/are reading on Facebook or Twitter. BlackBerry Torch users can scan the EAN 13 code of any book and add it to their directory with no need for typing!
£3.99/Download
Little Book of Books The (ebook)
"If you don’t know your Harry Potter from your Harold Pinter, then this is the only publication you’ll ever need! Too stressed to read The Little Book of Calm? No time to plough through A Brief History of Time? Too depressed to open Prozac Nation? This Little Book of Literature is a complete library in your pocket.
£5.99/Download
Joanne Carter
Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)
One Comment
Nicky
Hello…
Thank you for this great article, I have been searching for another reading application other than Wattpad. You helped me a great deal!