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Barnes & Noble Inc. makes a variety of Nooks with black-and-white screens, dedicated to reading, and the Nook Color and Nook Tablet, which add color screens, third-party applications and Internet browsing to the mix. Here's how its sales stacked up against competitors in both the tablet and e-reader market in the October to December period, the crucial holiday season, according to research firm IDC: Apple: 15.4 million iPads; Amazon.com: 4.7 million tablet-like Kindle Fires, plus 6.1 million black-and-white Kindles; Barnes & Noble: 1 million Nook Tablets and Nook Color units, plus 1.4 million black-and-white Nooks; Samsung: 1.6 million tablets.
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Book review: “Iroquois Art, Power and History” by Neal B. Keating
“Iroquois Art, Power and History” by Neal B. Keating is about the history, art and culture of the Iroquois, or as they call themselves, the Haudenosaunee. Read More
“Iroquois Art, Power and History” by Neal B. Keating is about the history, art and culture of the Iroquois, or as they call themselves, the Haudenosaunee. Read More
Book review: “The Innocent” by David Baldacci
“The Innocent” builds on author David Baldacci's reputation for enjoyable thrillers. Read More
“The Innocent” builds on author David Baldacci's reputation for enjoyable thrillers. Read More
Book review: “The Big Cat Nap” by Rita Mae Brown
“The Big Cat Nap” is the 20th anniversary edition of Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown's Mrs. Murphy Mystery series. As usual, they have another murder to solve. Read More
“The Big Cat Nap” is the 20th anniversary edition of Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown's Mrs. Murphy Mystery series. As usual, they have another murder to solve. Read More
Best gift for the college graduate: Advice and the P4s
As my son nears his high school graduation, I am reminded of the feelings of excitement and anticipation I had as a teenager for the next chapter of college life. I am confident with my “big fat Italian family” he will be gifted with many great expressions of congratulations -- an investment of sorts, all... Read More
As my son nears his high school graduation, I am reminded of the feelings of excitement and anticipation I had as a teenager for the next chapter of college life. I am confident with my “big fat Italian family” he will be gifted with many great expressions of congratulations -- an investment of sorts, all... Read More
Library 'Redbox' proposed for east Norman instead of branch
Pioneer Library System's executive director has proposed that an automated dispensing machine much like a Redbox be installed on the east side of Norman to improve services in that area. Read More
Pioneer Library System's executive director has proposed that an automated dispensing machine much like a Redbox be installed on the east side of Norman to improve services in that area. Read More
'Fifty Shades' book is too hot for some library shelves
Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all, saying it's too steamy or too poorly written. Even in the age of e-books and tablets, banning a book from a public library still carries weig Read More
Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all, saying it's too steamy or too poorly written. Even in the age of e-books and tablets, banning a book from a public library still carries weig Read More
New cookbook stirs columnist's plans for agri-adventures
Oklahoman business writer Steve Lackmeyer writes a cookbook based on stories told by Andrew Black, native Jamaican and corporate chef at Flint, a new restaurant opening this month at the Colcord Hotel. Read More
Oklahoman business writer Steve Lackmeyer writes a cookbook based on stories told by Andrew Black, native Jamaican and corporate chef at Flint, a new restaurant opening this month at the Colcord Hotel. Read More
Book review: 'They Eat Puppies, Don't They?' by Christopher Buckley
World powers get little respect from Christopher Buckley in his latest novel, “They Eat Puppies, Don't They?” And as the title might suggest, there is a lot of humor to be digested. Read More
World powers get little respect from Christopher Buckley in his latest novel, “They Eat Puppies, Don't They?” And as the title might suggest, there is a lot of humor to be digested. Read More
Patience S. Latting library move-in proceeds on schedule in northwest Oklahoma City
The Patience S. Latting library in northwest Oklahoma City will open for business May 22 and workers are in the process of moving more than 150,000 materials into the new building. Read More
The Patience S. Latting library in northwest Oklahoma City will open for business May 22 and workers are in the process of moving more than 150,000 materials into the new building. Read More
Midwest City author's new book published
MIDWEST CITY -- Shirley Susan Amauric, of Midwest City, has a new book available through Amazon.com. Rebel Prince (Volume 1) is a paranormal/science/romance book in paperback, the publisher says. Rebel Prince is the story about a prince and his quest for his missing beloved in an unknown world. Joshua... Read More
MIDWEST CITY -- Shirley Susan Amauric, of Midwest City, has a new book available through Amazon.com. Rebel Prince (Volume 1) is a paranormal/science/romance book in paperback, the publisher says. Rebel Prince is the story about a prince and his quest for his missing beloved in an unknown world. Joshua... Read More
Author together unlikely trio and its quest for God
ANTLERS -- Dancing With Bear Publishing in Antlers is proud to announce the release of The Sacred Machine by Michael Fontana. During a long, hot summer, Fred, a traveling preacher goes from town to town and tent to tent spreading the word of God. When he meets Darlene, a woman escaping her abusive husband,... Read More
ANTLERS -- Dancing With Bear Publishing in Antlers is proud to announce the release of The Sacred Machine by Michael Fontana. During a long, hot summer, Fred, a traveling preacher goes from town to town and tent to tent spreading the word of God. When he meets Darlene, a woman escaping her abusive husband,... Read More
Tulsa author writes about coping with son's suicide
On July 25, 2007, Becky Kruse lost her 22-year-old son, Adam, when he committed suicide. It is often said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Too many families are left wondering why they did not know that their loved ones were going through a problem that they felt was so serious that... Read More
On July 25, 2007, Becky Kruse lost her 22-year-old son, Adam, when he committed suicide. It is often said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Too many families are left wondering why they did not know that their loved ones were going through a problem that they felt was so serious that... Read More
Book remembers leading man of 1920s
Ramon Navarro challenged Rudolph Valentino for title as cinema's reigning ‘Latin lover' Read More
Ramon Navarro challenged Rudolph Valentino for title as cinema's reigning ‘Latin lover' Read More
Barnes & Noble and the e-reader competition
Barnes & Noble Inc. makes a variety of Nooks with black-and-white screens, dedicated to reading, and the Nook Color and Nook Tablet, which add color screens, third-party applications and Internet browsing to the mix. Here's how its sales stacked up against competitors in both the tablet and e-reader market in the... Read More
Barnes & Noble Inc. makes a variety of Nooks with black-and-white screens, dedicated to reading, and the Nook Color and Nook Tablet, which add color screens, third-party applications and Internet browsing to the mix. Here's how its sales stacked up against competitors in both the tablet and e-reader market in the... Read More
Actress Sissy Spacek writes tender, touching book
"My Extraordinary Ordinary Life" (Hyperion), by Sissy Spacek with Maryanne Vollers: Actress Sissy Spacek's autobiography is as tender and touching as many of her best movie roles. Granted, there's not much tender or touching about "Carrie" (1976). One of the scarier horror films ever made, her breakthrough movie... Read More
"My Extraordinary Ordinary Life" (Hyperion), by Sissy Spacek with Maryanne Vollers: Actress Sissy Spacek's autobiography is as tender and touching as many of her best movie roles. Granted, there's not much tender or touching about "Carrie" (1976). One of the scarier horror films ever made, her breakthrough movie... Read More
Book review: “Le Road Trip, A Traveler's Journal of Love and France” by Vivian Swift
While lucky go-abroaders shell out mega euros for a trip au continental, Francophile wannabes and reallybes can savor a taste of France in a new book, right at home. Read More
While lucky go-abroaders shell out mega euros for a trip au continental, Francophile wannabes and reallybes can savor a taste of France in a new book, right at home. Read More
Book review: "Oath of Office" by Michael Palmer
Author brings experience as doctor to compelling “Oath of Office.” Read More
Author brings experience as doctor to compelling “Oath of Office.” Read More
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