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Readers, did you know you can download TEN books at a time with Kindle Unlimited? #AmReading

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Amazon sent the book-loving world into a tailspin with its announcement of Kindle Unlimited. This service isn't the first of its kind, but this is Amazon, so you know it's gonna be awesome. That's my opinion, of course, but I'm very happy with the benefits and service I receive from Amazon. I've had several Kindles, and they just keep getting better and better. 

And now...they have Kindle Unlimited, which gives me an unlimited supply of books for $9.99 a month! Considering that I read three or more books a week, with a price tag up to $9.99 (I don't pay more than $10 for an eBook), this is an awesome deal for someone like me. Oh, and I listen to another two to three books a month on Audible, so that's AWESOME! I didn't even have to do anything special. After I borrowed a book, the audio book popped into my Audible app. So, I'm reading one book at night...I'm listening to another book while I run errands. AND, if I want, I open my Kindle, and it'll sync to where I stopped listening. 
It's as though I have a valet. Imagine that...
Me: "Oh, sir...would you find where I left off?"
Book Valet: "Of course, madam."
Me: :)


I've heard some readers say, "But there are a lot of FREE books on Amazon..." Sure...but, there aren't a lot of FREE second, third, and fourth books in a series free. Now, if you love a first book, especially those evil authors who leave you with a cliffhanger ending--I only have one of those, but I warn readers.

I've also heard, "But I want to own my books." Well, me too! But, not all of them. Yes, there are a select number of books that I've read over and over, but mostly, eh...once is enough. Just like Netflix, if I want to re-watch a movie, I can. If I watch it and love it, I can still buy it.

 Now...onto my last note. I LOVE short stories! Just like a movie, sometimes I don't have a lot of time. I just want a quick snack before I go to bed at night or during lunch. BUT, I'm not too keen on paying $2.99 for them. Oooh...with Kindle Unlimited, I can check out TEN BOOKS A MONTH! So, just like the library, I don't have to worry about a book being too short or if I don't like it. I can go shopping on Amazon, find a few reads, and have them all waiting on my Kindle, iPhone, iPad, or other devices that I can download the Amazon App. If you don't know how to do this click here: Amazon.com - Read eBooks using the FREE Kindle Reading App on Most Devices 

So, if you like reading as much as I do, why not check it out? Kindle Unlimited is FREE for thirty days, so you have nothing to lose. 


And yes, some of my books are there. So whether you like mystery or paranormal-romance, hop on the FREE introductory wagon for at least a month...and read until your heart's content.

 New Release Quick Snack:
A Solstice with Jacky Waterman

Mystery with a Paranormal Edge:
The Library (Where Life Checks Out)



Until next time, happy reading!

 Carmen

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  1. dcg4USFriday, November 28, 2014

    I love your newsletter, books, blog...etc. I have to tear myself away though so I can read ;)

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  2. Carmen DeSousaSaturday, November 29, 2014

    I'm so glad you enjoy the posts. It's nice to know that people are reading, and I'm not just talking to myself. LOL!!!

    If you haven't seen the newest post, make sure you go to the top of this page and click 'home'. I have a huge Christmas Giveaway going on for you--and your friends and family. Thank you again for reading! <3

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