A new year brings with it a feeling of a fresh start — a chance to recommit and resolve to do something we've been meaning to. If you're hoping to make this year the one where you finally tackle a home project on your own — whether it be redecorating a room, or remodeling a new kitchen — perhaps these e-books can provide some motivation to make this year the year you make things happen. More

The holiday shopping rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are finally behind us. Whether you braved the shopping malls or stayed at home to shop in your pajamas, you probably deserve a break. Give yourself a moment to unwind a good book, perhaps even on your tablet, including five bet-you-didn't-know-you-could-download-for-free titles. They're great for starting off on a clean slate, and one of the best ways to enjoy your new iPad, Android tablet, Nook, or Kindle. More

While not everyone has the same level of crafting and sewing skills, there is hope for even the DIY-n00bs out there when it comes to putting together a simple tablet case. After all, the tablet is just a rectangle, so as long as you can sew a straight line, you can make a case! Not sure how to get started? Here are 5 tips for starting on your own custom made tablet case... More

After extolling the virtues of the Nook Color for my reading habit, I must let you know I've changed my mind. There's an iPad in the family now, and I've made the tough decision to transition to a new device, with a new operating system and a new library. More

Despite the convenience of ebooks and iPad magazines, many readers still prefer the printed word. Whether it's displaying a collection of classic novels in your home, keeping magazines out on the coffee table as a conversation starter, or just the feel of a paperback book in your hands — for a lot of us, the ergonomics and aesthetics of a paper book are still preferable. More

I'm not going to lie: I didn't make the switch to an eReader gracefully. I held onto my paperbacks with a hostility that would scare even the toughest librarian. I'm officially a convert, but not for the reasons you may expect. More

I haven't personally gotten around to reading the Steve Jobs biography yet, but I did happen to stumble upon the most highlighted quotes by Amazon Kindle users. Which, by the way, is a pretty insightful resource you can use for just about any book. Check out the top 9 most-highlighted quotes after the jump — maybe one of these could go on your inspiration board. More

We're a bunch of avid readers here at Apartment Therapy, although we may be divided on which format we prefer. While we don't agree on whether print or eBooks are where it's at, or even which eBook format is the cat's meow, we do love to talk about what we're reading...so the question is, do we need a new platform on which to do that? More

I've got an e-reader now and it does what it's supposed to. Reading on it certainly has been easier on the spine than lugging around a bunch of hardbacks. And sure, iBooks still has that antiquated wooden bookshelf interface, but given everything reading-focused about the newly announced Retina display iPad I couldn't resist. More

Have you considered using the power of downloadable media to become more cultured through audiobooks? Audiobooks give us a chance to 'read' stories more often and in more places. Coupled with a great narrator, these books can open up another experience completely. We've rounded up some of the best read audio books that do just that. More