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NYTimes: Amazon Lights the Fire With Free Books

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28:  Amazon founder J...
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Amazon’s investment in the new Kindle Fire, which includes almost free access to books that it bought on its own dime, seems to be for the long haul, which although a surprise, might or might not work.

“Amazon is giving away books, including New York Times bestsellers, for the Kindle if you’re an Amazon Prime member. It is a delightful surprise to people who signed up for Prime.”

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