As many of my friends know, I covet the Amazon Kindle. It’s not that I don’t love actual paper books. Far from it — my ownership of books borders on the pathological. But I love the idea of buying books literally anywhere, anytime. And I love the idea of saving a [...]

This time last year, I was trying to decide whether I wanted an Amazon Kindle or a Sony Digital Book Reader. Each had its advantages. The Kindle has immediate download and doesn’t require connecting to a computer to purchase books. The Sony is cheaper. The Kindle had a better selection [...]