Well, I wanted to be excited about these ebook apps, like I have been about the previous things (which, happily, total beyond 23, and I'm glad!), but most of the freebie books out there just don't thrill me. Pretty strong words for a former English teacher, I know. I was curious about the "Popular Books" category in Audiobooks, but the first several included Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island, and Huck Finn, and the "Free Books" section's offerings were on par with the first group. I just think of something other than those dusty old titles, which I AM fond of, when I hear the word "popular." Now professionally, I can certainly see a use for this app. Teachers in my school teach many of the classics, and they are in a constant state of replacement. I think Audiobooks would also be quite handy for reluctant readers, as well. It just didn't provide what I would like for me.
I do like the YALSA Teen Book Finder. I know the readers in my high school are always prowling the sites like Goodreads and other spots that highlight hot new YA lit. This is one more avenue for them to cruise. I might use it professionally, as well, particularly when a student needs a title and can't find it in our library.
