Sells e-books

Amazon starts selling electronic books in Microsoft Reader format. Users can download the necessary software from Microsoft for free. The e-book store offers a selection of 1,000 titles. Thirty of the e-books are free. Customers can access the store at: www.amazon.com/e-books.

Once again, Amazon.com is redefining what it means to buy a book. The combination of Amazon.com’s incredible shopping experience and the unique capabilities and instant delivery available with Microsoft Reader will make electronic reading a powerful new reality.