http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Personally I liked the name Islate better but who am I to quibble with Microsoft.
iBooks
Here’s the books component:

“The iBooks app is a great, new way to read and buy books. Just download the app for free from the App Store, and you’ll be able to buy everything from classics to bestsellers from the built-in iBookstore. Once you’ve bought a book, it’s displayed on your Bookshelf. To read it, all you have to do is tap on it and it opens up. The high-resolution, LED-backlit screen displays everything in sharp, rich, color, so it’s very easy to read, even in low light.”
I’d love to know what people think of it.

“On the first birthday of Barnes & Noble Studio, B&N.com has introduced Blogging Booksellers, which features B&N booksellers from stores around the country who post video blogs made with Flip cameras about books and authors they recommend as well as events and news about their stores. Their material will be updated weekly. There are currently 11 vloggers; more will be added. The booksellers will give “a friendly face to their local stores,” the company said.”    -http://www.shelf-awareness.com/index.html

This is an interesting concept, and I think that people like getting book recommendations from a real person.  There are a few kinks to work out, and once the booksellers get more comfortable in front of the camera it will probably be a more interesting watch.  Although I did enjoy the bookseller from Arizona who had the good idea of including two cute kids into her vlog.

The Barnes and Noble Fairlawn store in Akron, Ohio will host a reading and signing of Made in China by Vanita Oelschlager on Jun. 19th from 10-11am.

B&N Store Location: 4015 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333 Phone: 330-665-5199

If you’re around Akron, Ohio on June 19th stop in for the Made in China author reading at Barnes and Noble Fairlawn store. Author Vanita Oelschlager will be at “Story Time” from 10-11am reading and signing 3 books including Made in China published by Vanita Books, an illustrated children’s book for ages 4-8 about adopted Chinese children and getting adjusted. The illustrator Kristin Blackwood will also draw inside of each book sold. The family that inspired this tale of international adoption will also be on hand so children can meet the real life characters. The Oak Adoptive Center in Akron has been supportive of this book and getting the word out about this event. This event is for all families, and can be enjoyed by not only adoptive parents and their children, but everyone. Enjoy!

B&N Store Location: 4015 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333 Phone: 330-665-5199