Freebie flash! Rosetta brings the Oscar-inspiring backlist!
As usual, I don’t vouch for these books, and they come from companies that are not (to my knowledge) blocking text-to-speech. As promotional titles, they may not be free for long. Note: these books are free in the USA: prices in other countries may vary.
I don’t usually do two Freebie Flashes in a row…I actually try not to do two of the same kind of post in a row, although it does happen. I didn’t want you to miss these, though, in case they are only offered at a short time.
RosettaBooks won against Random House some time back, as I understand it, when Random House tried to assert that they owned the e-book rights to a title even when that wasn’t explicitly stated in the contract.
Well, they have some really significant backlist titles for free right now. I’m guessing this is introductory, so that’s why I’m not waiting to send it.
A Passage to India
by E.M. Forster
published by RosettaBooks
This book gets listed among the best English-language books (including by Time Magazine), and was the basis for an Academy Award winning movie in 1984.
Shoeless Joe
by W.P. Kinsella
published by RosettaBooks
This book inspired Field of Dreams, and was a hit on its own.
Midnight Cowboy
by James Leo Herlihy
published by RosettaBooks
Another novel that became an Oscar-winning movie…was that the theme this time? Prepare for the tone of this one…it’s not a happy story.
The Graduate
by Charles Webb
published by RosettaBooks
Yes, the Dustin Hoffman movie is based on this book.
Red Alert
by Peter Bryant
published by RosettaBooks
What’s the movie for this one? Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. The feel of the movie is very different from that of the book, though.
Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs
by Linda Goodman
published by RosettaBooks
When this book originally came out in 1968, it had a huge impact, popularizing astrology in the USA. If you’ve ever jokingly (or seriously) said, “What’s your sign?” this book is probably why.
Not surprisingly, it’s fun whether you believe any of it or not. If it hadn’t been a good read, it wouldn’t have done as well. 
There are also separate (not free) editions for each sign. I think that’s a smart way to go…and I think this won’t be free for long.
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The Real-World Guide to Coming Out
by Stephen Petrow, Sally Chew
published by Workman
The Brand Within: The Power of Branding from Birth to the Boardroom
by Daymond John
published by the Greenleaf Book Group (a publisher of “independent authors and small presses”)
Ecstasy (A Contemporary Romance)
by Bella Andre
Independent?
Wall Street & the Financial Crisis – Anatomy of a Financial Collapse
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations – US Senate
This post by Bufo Calvin originally appeared in the I Love My Kindle blog.
May 7, 2011 at 2:32 pm |
This is completely off-topic, but I just got back from a trip. My hotel wi-fi system was down so no e-mail from my iPod. I had my Kindle and tried to use it with my on-line mail browser but it was a mess. I read your FAQ where it suggests the mobile version of Gmail. Have you found any other e-mail reader that works better since the FAQ was published?
May 7, 2011 at 2:37 pm |
Thanks for writing, wvstampman!
To be honest with you, I haven’t experimented with other ones. Since I have a SmartPhone now, that’s where I go for my e-mail when necessary. Maybe others will respond to this with some ideas for you on that.
May 7, 2011 at 7:27 pm |
Thanks! Something other than CF, erotica and business books!
May 9, 2011 at 7:19 pm |
I grabbed all of the Rosetta books, and am really enjoying Midnight Cowboy so far. Very different from the movie, and very well written. Just as an FYI, it comes with a brief “eForeword” which I assume was recently and specifically written for these versions. Not super informative, but a nice addition to the text.
May 10, 2011 at 2:50 am |
Thanks for writing, Dave!
I got all of them, too.
I’m thinking I’ll try Midnight Cowboy before too long. An “eForeword” isn’t necessary in a case like this (to establish a new copyright…it’s still under copyright), but I agree…nice touch.