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The next time you're stuck at the airport, why not while away the hours with a classic book like Great Expectations or The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes? No need to buy a copy at the newsstand, or visit the library; thanks to Google's ongoing book-scanning project, over 1.5 million e-books are...

April showers have started early this year in my neighborhood. Rather than bemoan the loss of valuable recreation time, I'm trying to enjoy the rainy days. Some suggestions for making the use of the season -- Photocopy your wallet. Find and review your will. (My last name is spelled...

Following up my earlier story about loading fiction onto your smart phone, you should be aware of the wonderful Gutenberg Project. This not-for-profit initiative has compiled electronic versions of over 20,000 books, including virtually any classic you can imagine, and offers them free of charge...