Weighing In on Kindle Singles

Have you tried one of the new Kindle singles? The latest offering for the Kindle is a short story or 'article' described by Amazon as a "compelling idea- well researched, well argued, well illustrated - expressed at its natural length."

The Kindle singles cost around $1.99 to $2.99. The price is causing some controversy with Kindle owners. Is the price to much for a short story? I personally do not think so. If you really like an author or are interested in a subject buy the Kindle single are enjoy it. They are short, easy to read, and perfect for times when you need a short read - nothing intense.

Kindle singles are available with titles in fact or fiction. Jodi Picoult is one of the biggest authors to step up to the plate with a new Kindle single. Her effort, Leaving Home: Short Pieces, is currently number 1 on the Amazon Kindle singles list.

Other stories include a rebel camp in the Congo - The Invisible Enemy, and a bank heist in Lifted. Some of the authors included in the first round of Kindle singles are Pete Hamill, Ian Ayres, Rich Cohen, and others you will recognize.

I downloaded and read The Balkan Escape by Steve Berry when it first became available. This was before Kindle singles and I really enjoyed the short story format. The Balkan Escape was offered to wet reader's appetites for the new Steve Berry book about to hit the market, but did so well it is still available. Somebody remind me - was this book free when it first came out? I seem to remember downloading The Balkan Escape for Free. It now costs $1.53.

As with most things in life, try it before you decide. Download a Kindle single for yourself and determine what you think - not what everyone thinks. They may be just right for you.