Note: If you are reading this on your Kindle and want to get a book from the Kindle store now, type the title with your Kindle, then toggle your 5-way switch to the right until the word store is highlighted. Press in on it to search. When the title comes up, use the 5-way toggle switch to move around the book info area to read more about the book. Make sure it is still free (or an acceptable price) before finally pressing in on the 5-way switch to "buy" it. You can always press the back button (before you press buy) if you change your mind.
And remember... what is FREE today may not be FREE tomorrow, so get it while you can!
I try to remember (but don't always) to put the above message on every blog I post that contains free book offerings from Amazon. Some of the freebies lately had very (and I mean very) short shelf lives as free ebooks. It is really important to make sure you double check the price before you "purchase" the book by clicking the "buy now" button. That is the quickest way to find out if it is still free. Look for a price of $0.00 and if you see anything else, think twice and read what the book is about before you ultimately decide.
I did check some of the pre order books that were listed as free for only a short time. They are still showing on my "manage your Kindle" area as soon to be delivered, and still showing free, which they were when I pre ordered the things. I hope you all are able to get the free books you want, when you want them, and wish there were some way I could tell myself and let you know, but all I can do is arm you with ideas to protect yourself and your pocketbooks.
So... don't be shy with the freebies, but certainly look before you leap!
Oh... a little side note... I have had lots of emails from people who are hoping to receive their first Kindle for Christmas. Word is spreading more and more and when people ask me about a Kindle, they refer to it like it is the Cadillac of e-readers. I just love it! This is going to be a very good year for Amazon, I think.
