Top Books of 2011

It’s getting to that last month of the year, when we all get reflective and start to think about what was the best part of the old year, and what we’re looking forward to in the new one.  As I’m sure you know, I am a book lover, and I thought...

On the Eve of Another iPad

In a few short days, the next version of Apple’s iPad will hit the shelves. We own two of the original versions, and one son has asked for the new one as his sole birthday present, so i know at least one version of the iPad 2 will be joining the family. I use my...

Bookstores and Public Life

This morning, I was getting caught up in news, and this article about the closing of a Barnes and Noble in Manhattan grabbed my attention.  It’s clear that Barnes and Noble has been acting more like a community center for the neighborhood than just a store. ...

Disaggregating Content

For a long time, we could only buy music as a package deal.  Sure, there were some singles available, but by and large, if you liked one or two songs, you would have to buy the whole CD or album.  Then along comes iTunes and we can buy only the bits and pieces we...