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I think most readers don't care as much about Google Books as Google does. People want one thing from their online book store - the ability to buy the book they

I think most readers don't care as much about Google Books as Google does. People want one thing from their online book store - the ability to buy the book they are looking for. In a sense, a replication in digital of the physical bookstore. Does Google Books do that better than Kindle, Nook, or iBooks? If the answer is not a resounding yes, then it's kind of redundant isn't it?

camiller 15y ago
Well, although I am likely in the minority, there is no Kindle or Nook app for my phone of choice (and certainly no iBooks app). I can read Google Books editions on my phone and there is a Kobo app for my phone. Does Google Books do it better than Kindle, Nook, or iBooks (or Kobo)? No, but it does it just as well and works for me. That said I'm still kind of torqued that the four volume paperback of the first four books in the "A Game of Thrones " series is ~$20 while the eBooks are ~$30. I know they are just trying to move the inventory to make way for the 5-book version that is sure to come along but still...