I've made a new friend. His name is Len Edgerly and he publishes a weekly podcast called The Kindle Chronicles. Anyone who knows me well knows that they cannot talk to me long before I begin talking about how much I love my new Kindle 2. (For those who don't know me well, the Kindle 2 is an electronic reading device from Amazon.com, which weighs only 10 ounces and holds 1500 books!)
Just Wednesday morning I was eating breakfast with my friend, Shaun Jourdan, when our waitress came up and asked me about the cool white device in my hand. Before she left, she vowed she would buy one for her husband for Father's Day. This happens to me all the time! Honestly, I should get some kind of a commission from Amazon.
What, you may ask, does any of this have to do with Len Edgerly and The Kindle Chronicles? About two months ago I began my training for G.O.B.A. - The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure. I needed to get my bicycle legs back so I could make the 400+ mile bike ride next week with ease. This required massive hours and miles of training, which means that I need great things to listen to while I bike. So I searched for podcasts about my favorite new toy and came across Len's Kindle Chronicles.
Each week Len talks about the new things going on with Amazon and with the Kindle. He usually has a guest each week talking about something interesting in the field of electronic publishing. He also includes great ideas for how to use the Kindle in new and interesting ways. At the end of each podcast he includes messages from friends and subscribers. Most write in questions and comments via email.
However, Len likes to have voice comments and asks for them each week. And each week I think to myself, I should call that guy and let him know he's doing a GREAT job. But, since I'm on the bicycle and already doing multiple things at once... making a phone call would not be a good idea. Last week, however, I happened to be in my car when I was listening to the podcast. So I decided to call. I let Len know about a recent experience I had purchasing Kindle books for my next seminary class this summer.
Len called me back the next day and we had a great conversation. He told me that my comments will be on this week's edition of The Kindle Chronicles, published last night. Would you like to hear it for yourself? You can by going to Len's website or by going to the Apple iTunes store and typing in the keywords, "Kindle Chronicles." You won't be sorry. Len does a masterful job.
One other thing. Anyone who publishes a podcast knows how much work is involved. For Len, this is purely an act of love and dedication. So if you haven't already purchased your Kindle and want to do so, may I suggest you buy it from his website? It won't cost you a cent more and Len will get a little love back from Amazon for your trouble. (You'll see a link on the right side of his site.) Len, thanks so much for all you do. Keep up the great work!
