Yikes.

As excited as I am that there will be expanded access to some of these books, Google’s power-grab here makes me uncomfortable.

The day I’d been awaiting came today, but I’m still disappointed.

Did you see the price on this puppy? $359!

As much as I want one, I can’t justify the expenditure right now.

Anyway, a roundup of some coverage of the release of the Kindle 2:

• Kindle 2 debuts (Los Angeles Times)
• Still no folder support? (Dear Author)
• Amazon to Kindle: Let Me Upgrade U (New York Times)
• “Definitely an improvement” (TeleRead)
• Coming to cell phones (Gizmodo)

What do you think? Can this seduce some cash from your wallet?

*Photo from Amazon

The second version of the Kindle will reportedly make its debut Feb. 9, with some technical improvements, but little to make it sexier.

More at TeleRead.

Some time ago, I horrified you with pictures of my own bookshelves. 

But in my fantasies about having unlimited wealth and an even more extensive book collection, I would have bookcases that look like the ones to the left. Aren’t they awesome looking? The couple who created them did it to save space in their London apartment.

And yes, I’m well aware that in a few years I’ll probably have reacquired all my books in digital format and will have no need to have meatspace copies. But allow me my fantasy, OK?

WebUrbanist listed 20 brilliant and fantastic bookshelf designs that may make you as green with envy as I am. See them here.

Looking for other book storage ideas? Invisible bookshelves!

(h/t to Lifehacker)