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By Paul Biba

iphone1.jpgThat’s what Galley Cat is reporting this morning about the free application category. Here’s the writeup from the Indiebound site:

Looking for the next great read, the next big thing, or the next undiscovered gem? Independent bookstores have always had the answer. Now IndieBound for iPhone puts the latest indie bookseller recommendations and bestsellers in your pocket, so you can *really* keep up with what’s going on in the book world. Each book includes a link to purchase direct from the website of an indie bookstore near you. Also included is a comprehensive book search and a location-based store finder to guide you straight to America’s best bookstores.

IndieBound for iPhone allows anyone to:

  • Browse indie bookseller recommendation lists (The Indie Next List, The Kids Indie Next List) and bestseller lists (The Indie Bestseller Lists)
  • Search for books from a comprehensive database of in-print titles
  • Review detailed book information
  • Buy books online from indie bookstores
  • Find local, indie bookstores nearby, or across the United States
  • Find other independently-owned businesses, like coffee shops, movie theaters, and bicycle stores

Important: Keep in mind that Indiebound, unlike Stanza, isn’t an e-reader. So a comparison between the two isn’t strictly apples-to-apples.

Related: David Rothman’s impressions of Indiebound.

 
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