I keep googling around to find this observation I made a few years ago on Teleread; now I am putting it on my own blog in the hopes that it will be easier to find.
NAGLE’S FIRST LAW OF EBOOK PROMOTION AND DISTRIBUTION: Comparatively speaking, it requires more effort to persuade a reader to invest TIME in an e-book than MONEY.
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Tale of a tenacious male college student who falls for the wrong kind of woman. $2.99
Fantasy tale of a talking cat by legendary Maithili author. $0.99!
What if Don Quixote were an Ohio janitor who loved comic books? "A fun read of a journey of discovery, adventure, and relationships." $1.99
Unconventional translation using American slang & pop culture references. "A fun read -- full of surprises and insights into contemporary culture and ancient philosophy." $1.99
The reader is advised that this book has almost nothing to do with Christmas ... Pay what you Want!
Zen adventures for "naughty Buddhists" by noted poet (and erstwhile rap singer) Free!
Lyrical, narrative, and dramatical works, with subjects imagined, invented, and derived from Native American culture. "... ambitious, epic in its style, containing many great lines and ideas, but also strangely baffling." $1
Robert Recommends: “Psychologically-nuanced love story, reminiscent of Anne Tyler or Somerset Maugham ..” $2.99
Government worker and his friends discover a way save his agency millions ... but instead of receiving praise, finds themselves in hot water. "Modern-day tale with working-class folks: part fable, part satire, and part comedy." $0.99
A "marvelous, thought-provoking, daring novel" about a father's deluded love for his daughter $0.99
"Lisa Mason might just be the female Phillip K. Dick. Like Dick, Mason's stories are far more than just sci-fi tales, they are brimming with insight into human consciousness and the social condition." $3.99
Anthology for readers’ “craving for emotionally and intellectually satisfying erotica.” $7.99
Veteran reviewer offers insights & solutions for the world of book reviewing. Robert Recommends! $3.99
"This achingly personal, contemporary version of the Inferno is both truer to its prototype and more daring." $4.99
Postmodern lunacy … with psychiatrists! $3.99
S. Africa stories "interwoven with themes of alienation, rebellion, awakening, and courage." $3.50