Drawing from the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “All the Light We Cannot See” shares the story of Marie-Laure Leblanc, a young blind girl seeking solace alongside her father and reclusive uncle in the sheltered confines of St. Malo, France, during World War II.
Hey, bookworm!
📖 Love reading? Want to spend less time scrolling and more time with a good book? I gotcha.
- If your 10-year-old Kindle is finally crapping out, the new Paperwhite is 16% off. The pages turn faster and the battery lasts longer.
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- Some people swear by these — a $20 remote you wear as a ring. It connects to your phone or Kindle so you can swipe or move to the next page without moving.
- Bright white reading lights make my eyes hurt. This clip-on model (38% off) has natural and warm light options, too.
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📚 Now all you need is a new book. Dive into Amazon’s bestseller list to find your next page-turner.
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🤑 It’s cozy-up-with-a-book season: If you have Amazon Prime, grab two free e-books from their monthly First Reads selections. It’s early access to popular new books. Sweet!
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Best time to book for the holidays
Planning a trip? I’ve got the inside scoop on snagging the best prices and a simple trick to avoid delays and cancellations.
🏴☠️ Yarr, the booty: Bitcoin millionaire Jon Collins-Black set up a real-life treasure hunt to promote his new book, “There’s Treasure Inside.” He buried five treasure chests worth over $2 million across the country. They’re filled with actual treasure, too — items owned by Pablo Picasso and George Washington, shipwreck bounty, gold, and rare Pokémon cards. Such a great marketing idea!
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Breaking the world record for cleaning windows
The Guinness Book of World Records is full of incredible feats. From the highest tightrope walk to the deepest underwater dive. But what about window washing? One man made it his goal to become the fastest window washer in the world. This is how he did it.
🍕 Slice, slice, baby: Pizza Hut is giving away 1 million pizzas for National Book Month. Order online or through the Pizza Hut app, spend at least $8, and use the code BOOKIT40. The offer runs until the end of October … or until the free pizzas run out. This alone is worth the price of my newsletter. Oh, wait, it’s free!
Guy Kawasaki on being remarkable
Guy Kawasaki, host of the “Remarkable People” podcast, has a new book, “Think Remarkable,” that you’ve got to check out. Plus, there’s a new AI danger lurking at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you’re still getting scam calls. Feeling lonely? Everyone’s connected, yet isolation is at record levels.
Reading for dummies: A new app, Magibook AI, says it simplifies classic books using AI. Really, it strips away the original text and creates something lame. Case in point: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” becomes “It was a time when things were very good and very bad.” FYI: The app’s website was flagged for security for me, so I’m not passing it along.
3 weird things you can book online
Sure, you can get an Uber or a hotel stay, but there’s so much more you can rent. I have a list of some of the craziest ones.
👀 How FedEx is helping cops spy on you: Flock Safety makes automated license plate readers and video surveillance gear. Its 40,000 cameras are used in 3,000 communities across 40 states. FedEx has AI-powered cameras in its delivery trucks recording everything it sees. Now, FedEx is selling those recordings to Flock, which will provide them to law enforcement agencies and who knows who else. Reminds me of the book “1984.”
America's drinking water is under attack
Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart’s new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book “Dark Wire,” which is about Anom, the FBI’s secret app used by criminals.
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 6
Is it the end of the world? Rumors fly online about the solar eclipse — I’ll tell you what’s fact and fiction. Also, the government filmed an Army vet’s front porch for 68 days. Plus, Silicon Valley icon Guy Kawasaki talks about his new book, “Think Remarkable.”
Google will destroy billions of Incognito mode data
They said the data was impossible to find … until a judge ruled on a class-action settlement. Plus, we talk with Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s first Mac marketer, about his book “Think Remarkable” and becoming remarkable yourself!
Snag sold-out national park campsites
The best spots book out far in advance. There’s a trick to snagging last-minute cancelations if you know where to look.
Dangers of AI s*x bots, BlueWalker 3 satellite & self-hanging TVs
Plus, what happens to all our online accounts when you die? I know: it’s a grim topic, but here are the three steps you need to take. Caller Robert from Texas needs a quick way to digitize handwritten notes. Also, Meta’s new AI for ads, and I’ll reveal the best day to book flights.
Stop giving your phone's address book to apps
Is your friend’s personal info yours to share? The answer is no. In this 60-second podcast, I’ll give you the scoop.
Best day to book online for cheapest flights
On the hunt for the best trip price? Here’s the best time to buy, in 60 seconds.
TikTok's pedo problem, $100K freelancing gig, & earn big $ renting your yard
Plus, a dad’s book made $1M because of his daughter’s TikTok ad. I also have the scoop on Bing AI’s creepy answers, how to save texts from loved ones forever, VPN shopping tricks to get lowest prices and you won’t believe new camera features. Spoiler: Not on an iPhone yet!
Score an airline seat with the most legroom
Are you traveling soon? Listen now for an easy way to book the most comfortable seat on your plane.