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The acclaimed Australian novelist who withdrew from literary life
Read Michael Robotham's new crime saga The White Crow and Helen Trinca's Looking for Elizabeth. Helen Trinca. La Trobe University Press. $36.99. The acclaimed Australian novelist Elizabeth Harrower was in full command of her craft when, after the publication of her fourth book, The Watch Tower, and suffering from writer's block, she stopped writing and faded from view. Harrower's withdrawal from literary life after missing out on the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1967 earned her frequent admonishments from her irascible friend Patrick White, but it wasn't until decades later that she permitted her final novel, In Certain Circles, to be published. Trinca explores Harrower's sense of abandonment and how, even 70 years after the fact, she still described herself as "a divorced child". Kate Marvel. Scribe. $36.99. Climate scientist Kate Marvel offers a refreshingly different perspective on our changing planet by anchoring her thoughts in emotions. Each of the nine chapters uses a different feeling - from wonder to grief and love - to illuminate the complex realities of climate change. Drawing on science, memory, and even moments of humour, Marvel blends intellect with intimacy to reveal the personal stakes of a global crisis. "The future remains uncertain," she writes. "But I'm sending my children there, and they are never coming back. I think about it every day. And then, I feel." An eloquent discussion about a shifting world. Dr Rami Kaminski. Scribe. $32.99. Are you the awkward odd one out at parties, but completely comfortable - even energised - when socialising over dinner with a friend? You're definitely not an extrovert, but how can you be an introvert? You don't crave solitude, so what's going on? Psychiatrist Rami Kaminski examined his own "non-belonging" and coined the term "otrovert" to describe someone who looks "neither inward nor outward: our fundamental orientation is defined by the fact that it is rarely the same direction that everyone else is facing". Kaminski discusses abandoning the urge to fit in and the advantages of a life "off the communal grid". Julian Kingma. NewSouth Books. $49.99. This is an incredibly confronting book. It is also an incredibly intimate and important book, because it is about voluntary assisted dying. It tells the stories of people courageously facing the final day of their life on their own terms. Photographer Julian Kingma spent a year documenting VAD, meeting those with incurable conditions, their relatives and carers, and the doctors, pharmacists and palliative specialists who are part of the process. His black-and-white photographs and the words that accompany them are powerful tributes to their subjects, whose stories will help others to understand. With essays by Andrew Denton and Richard Flanagan. Michael Robotham. Hachette. $32.99. First introduced in Michael Robotham's hit 2021 crime thriller When You Are Mine, PC Philomena McCarthy is a devoted London cop whose father and uncles just so happen to be old-school crims. In this new saga, PC McCarthy is called to a jewellery store robbery when she discovers a child in pyjamas wandering the street whose family has been targeted in a violent home invasion. The links between the two crimes, and evidence suggesting her father is involved, thrust our heroine into a gang war; her career in jeopardy and her family dangerously outgunned by a vicious new underbelly boss. P.A. Thomas. Echo Publishing. $32.99. Byron Bay-based P. A. Thomas, who studied medicine in Newcastle and now works as a specialist at a Brisbane public hospital, follows his 2024 debut The Beacon with another Byron-set murder mystery featuring Jack Harris, a reporter at the local newspaper, The Beacon. When forensic pathologist Nicola Fox arrives for a long-overdue break at her beachside holiday house she's shocked to discover someone sunbaking on a sun lounge in the backyard - and the bloke's been dead for some time. When police suggest she is their prime suspect, Nicola teams up with journalist Jack to investigate the who, want, when, where and why. The Haunting of Mr and Mrs Stevenson Belinda Lyons-Lee. Transit Lounge. $34.99. Australian author Belinda Lyons-Lee's 2021 debut novel, Tussaud, was based on the life of Madame Marie Tussaud, who was forced to make wax death masks of those guillotined during the French Revolution. Her new literary historical fiction explores the relationship believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Told in the voice of Robert's wife Fanny, this gothic saga blending biography and macabre murder mystery is set in 19th-century France and Scotland and follows Robert's friendship with the seemingly charming Eugene Chantrelle, who was tried and hanged for murdering his wife. Brandon Jack. Summit Books. $34.99. The son of Balmain Tigers rugby league legend Garry Jack and younger brother of Sydney Swans legend Kieren Jack, Brandon Jack played 28 AFL games for the Swans - 28 being the title he gave his bold 2021 memoir about a footy dream thwarted. Now Jack parlays those experiences into his debut novel, a satire of a professional football club full of towering egos, toxic machismo, painkillers and perverse rituals, where fringe players Fangs, Stick, Squidman and Shaggers chase on-field adulation - if they can survive the locker room. "Nothing like this has ever happened at a footy club. Honest," the back cover blurb winks. Read Michael Robotham's new crime saga The White Crow and Helen Trinca's Looking for Elizabeth. Helen Trinca. La Trobe University Press. $36.99. The acclaimed Australian novelist Elizabeth Harrower was in full command of her craft when, after the publication of her fourth book, The Watch Tower, and suffering from writer's block, she stopped writing and faded from view. Harrower's withdrawal from literary life after missing out on the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1967 earned her frequent admonishments from her irascible friend Patrick White, but it wasn't until decades later that she permitted her final novel, In Certain Circles, to be published. Trinca explores Harrower's sense of abandonment and how, even 70 years after the fact, she still described herself as "a divorced child". Kate Marvel. Scribe. $36.99. Climate scientist Kate Marvel offers a refreshingly different perspective on our changing planet by anchoring her thoughts in emotions. Each of the nine chapters uses a different feeling - from wonder to grief and love - to illuminate the complex realities of climate change. Drawing on science, memory, and even moments of humour, Marvel blends intellect with intimacy to reveal the personal stakes of a global crisis. "The future remains uncertain," she writes. "But I'm sending my children there, and they are never coming back. I think about it every day. And then, I feel." An eloquent discussion about a shifting world. Dr Rami Kaminski. Scribe. $32.99. Are you the awkward odd one out at parties, but completely comfortable - even energised - when socialising over dinner with a friend? You're definitely not an extrovert, but how can you be an introvert? You don't crave solitude, so what's going on? Psychiatrist Rami Kaminski examined his own "non-belonging" and coined the term "otrovert" to describe someone who looks "neither inward nor outward: our fundamental orientation is defined by the fact that it is rarely the same direction that everyone else is facing". Kaminski discusses abandoning the urge to fit in and the advantages of a life "off the communal grid". Julian Kingma. NewSouth Books. $49.99. This is an incredibly confronting book. It is also an incredibly intimate and important book, because it is about voluntary assisted dying. It tells the stories of people courageously facing the final day of their life on their own terms. Photographer Julian Kingma spent a year documenting VAD, meeting those with incurable conditions, their relatives and carers, and the doctors, pharmacists and palliative specialists who are part of the process. His black-and-white photographs and the words that accompany them are powerful tributes to their subjects, whose stories will help others to understand. With essays by Andrew Denton and Richard Flanagan. Michael Robotham. Hachette. $32.99. First introduced in Michael Robotham's hit 2021 crime thriller When You Are Mine, PC Philomena McCarthy is a devoted London cop whose father and uncles just so happen to be old-school crims. In this new saga, PC McCarthy is called to a jewellery store robbery when she discovers a child in pyjamas wandering the street whose family has been targeted in a violent home invasion. The links between the two crimes, and evidence suggesting her father is involved, thrust our heroine into a gang war; her career in jeopardy and her family dangerously outgunned by a vicious new underbelly boss. P.A. Thomas. Echo Publishing. $32.99. Byron Bay-based P. A. Thomas, who studied medicine in Newcastle and now works as a specialist at a Brisbane public hospital, follows his 2024 debut The Beacon with another Byron-set murder mystery featuring Jack Harris, a reporter at the local newspaper, The Beacon. When forensic pathologist Nicola Fox arrives for a long-overdue break at her beachside holiday house she's shocked to discover someone sunbaking on a sun lounge in the backyard - and the bloke's been dead for some time. When police suggest she is their prime suspect, Nicola teams up with journalist Jack to investigate the who, want, when, where and why. The Haunting of Mr and Mrs Stevenson Belinda Lyons-Lee. Transit Lounge. $34.99. Australian author Belinda Lyons-Lee's 2021 debut novel, Tussaud, was based on the life of Madame Marie Tussaud, who was forced to make wax death masks of those guillotined during the French Revolution. Her new literary historical fiction explores the relationship believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Told in the voice of Robert's wife Fanny, this gothic saga blending biography and macabre murder mystery is set in 19th-century France and Scotland and follows Robert's friendship with the seemingly charming Eugene Chantrelle, who was tried and hanged for murdering his wife. Brandon Jack. Summit Books. $34.99. The son of Balmain Tigers rugby league legend Garry Jack and younger brother of Sydney Swans legend Kieren Jack, Brandon Jack played 28 AFL games for the Swans - 28 being the title he gave his bold 2021 memoir about a footy dream thwarted. Now Jack parlays those experiences into his debut novel, a satire of a professional football club full of towering egos, toxic machismo, painkillers and perverse rituals, where fringe players Fangs, Stick, Squidman and Shaggers chase on-field adulation - if they can survive the locker room. "Nothing like this has ever happened at a footy club. Honest," the back cover blurb winks. Read Michael Robotham's new crime saga The White Crow and Helen Trinca's Looking for Elizabeth. Helen Trinca. La Trobe University Press. $36.99. The acclaimed Australian novelist Elizabeth Harrower was in full command of her craft when, after the publication of her fourth book, The Watch Tower, and suffering from writer's block, she stopped writing and faded from view. Harrower's withdrawal from literary life after missing out on the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1967 earned her frequent admonishments from her irascible friend Patrick White, but it wasn't until decades later that she permitted her final novel, In Certain Circles, to be published. Trinca explores Harrower's sense of abandonment and how, even 70 years after the fact, she still described herself as "a divorced child". Kate Marvel. Scribe. $36.99. Climate scientist Kate Marvel offers a refreshingly different perspective on our changing planet by anchoring her thoughts in emotions. Each of the nine chapters uses a different feeling - from wonder to grief and love - to illuminate the complex realities of climate change. Drawing on science, memory, and even moments of humour, Marvel blends intellect with intimacy to reveal the personal stakes of a global crisis. "The future remains uncertain," she writes. "But I'm sending my children there, and they are never coming back. I think about it every day. And then, I feel." An eloquent discussion about a shifting world. Dr Rami Kaminski. Scribe. $32.99. Are you the awkward odd one out at parties, but completely comfortable - even energised - when socialising over dinner with a friend? You're definitely not an extrovert, but how can you be an introvert? You don't crave solitude, so what's going on? Psychiatrist Rami Kaminski examined his own "non-belonging" and coined the term "otrovert" to describe someone who looks "neither inward nor outward: our fundamental orientation is defined by the fact that it is rarely the same direction that everyone else is facing". Kaminski discusses abandoning the urge to fit in and the advantages of a life "off the communal grid". Julian Kingma. NewSouth Books. $49.99. This is an incredibly confronting book. It is also an incredibly intimate and important book, because it is about voluntary assisted dying. It tells the stories of people courageously facing the final day of their life on their own terms. Photographer Julian Kingma spent a year documenting VAD, meeting those with incurable conditions, their relatives and carers, and the doctors, pharmacists and palliative specialists who are part of the process. His black-and-white photographs and the words that accompany them are powerful tributes to their subjects, whose stories will help others to understand. With essays by Andrew Denton and Richard Flanagan. Michael Robotham. Hachette. $32.99. First introduced in Michael Robotham's hit 2021 crime thriller When You Are Mine, PC Philomena McCarthy is a devoted London cop whose father and uncles just so happen to be old-school crims. In this new saga, PC McCarthy is called to a jewellery store robbery when she discovers a child in pyjamas wandering the street whose family has been targeted in a violent home invasion. The links between the two crimes, and evidence suggesting her father is involved, thrust our heroine into a gang war; her career in jeopardy and her family dangerously outgunned by a vicious new underbelly boss. P.A. Thomas. Echo Publishing. $32.99. Byron Bay-based P. A. Thomas, who studied medicine in Newcastle and now works as a specialist at a Brisbane public hospital, follows his 2024 debut The Beacon with another Byron-set murder mystery featuring Jack Harris, a reporter at the local newspaper, The Beacon. When forensic pathologist Nicola Fox arrives for a long-overdue break at her beachside holiday house she's shocked to discover someone sunbaking on a sun lounge in the backyard - and the bloke's been dead for some time. When police suggest she is their prime suspect, Nicola teams up with journalist Jack to investigate the who, want, when, where and why. The Haunting of Mr and Mrs Stevenson Belinda Lyons-Lee. Transit Lounge. $34.99. Australian author Belinda Lyons-Lee's 2021 debut novel, Tussaud, was based on the life of Madame Marie Tussaud, who was forced to make wax death masks of those guillotined during the French Revolution. Her new literary historical fiction explores the relationship believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Told in the voice of Robert's wife Fanny, this gothic saga blending biography and macabre murder mystery is set in 19th-century France and Scotland and follows Robert's friendship with the seemingly charming Eugene Chantrelle, who was tried and hanged for murdering his wife. Brandon Jack. Summit Books. $34.99. The son of Balmain Tigers rugby league legend Garry Jack and younger brother of Sydney Swans legend Kieren Jack, Brandon Jack played 28 AFL games for the Swans - 28 being the title he gave his bold 2021 memoir about a footy dream thwarted. Now Jack parlays those experiences into his debut novel, a satire of a professional football club full of towering egos, toxic machismo, painkillers and perverse rituals, where fringe players Fangs, Stick, Squidman and Shaggers chase on-field adulation - if they can survive the locker room. "Nothing like this has ever happened at a footy club. Honest," the back cover blurb winks. Read Michael Robotham's new crime saga The White Crow and Helen Trinca's Looking for Elizabeth. Helen Trinca. La Trobe University Press. $36.99. The acclaimed Australian novelist Elizabeth Harrower was in full command of her craft when, after the publication of her fourth book, The Watch Tower, and suffering from writer's block, she stopped writing and faded from view. Harrower's withdrawal from literary life after missing out on the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1967 earned her frequent admonishments from her irascible friend Patrick White, but it wasn't until decades later that she permitted her final novel, In Certain Circles, to be published. Trinca explores Harrower's sense of abandonment and how, even 70 years after the fact, she still described herself as "a divorced child". Kate Marvel. Scribe. $36.99. Climate scientist Kate Marvel offers a refreshingly different perspective on our changing planet by anchoring her thoughts in emotions. Each of the nine chapters uses a different feeling - from wonder to grief and love - to illuminate the complex realities of climate change. Drawing on science, memory, and even moments of humour, Marvel blends intellect with intimacy to reveal the personal stakes of a global crisis. "The future remains uncertain," she writes. "But I'm sending my children there, and they are never coming back. I think about it every day. And then, I feel." An eloquent discussion about a shifting world. Dr Rami Kaminski. Scribe. $32.99. Are you the awkward odd one out at parties, but completely comfortable - even energised - when socialising over dinner with a friend? You're definitely not an extrovert, but how can you be an introvert? You don't crave solitude, so what's going on? Psychiatrist Rami Kaminski examined his own "non-belonging" and coined the term "otrovert" to describe someone who looks "neither inward nor outward: our fundamental orientation is defined by the fact that it is rarely the same direction that everyone else is facing". Kaminski discusses abandoning the urge to fit in and the advantages of a life "off the communal grid". Julian Kingma. NewSouth Books. $49.99. This is an incredibly confronting book. It is also an incredibly intimate and important book, because it is about voluntary assisted dying. It tells the stories of people courageously facing the final day of their life on their own terms. Photographer Julian Kingma spent a year documenting VAD, meeting those with incurable conditions, their relatives and carers, and the doctors, pharmacists and palliative specialists who are part of the process. His black-and-white photographs and the words that accompany them are powerful tributes to their subjects, whose stories will help others to understand. With essays by Andrew Denton and Richard Flanagan. Michael Robotham. Hachette. $32.99. First introduced in Michael Robotham's hit 2021 crime thriller When You Are Mine, PC Philomena McCarthy is a devoted London cop whose father and uncles just so happen to be old-school crims. In this new saga, PC McCarthy is called to a jewellery store robbery when she discovers a child in pyjamas wandering the street whose family has been targeted in a violent home invasion. The links between the two crimes, and evidence suggesting her father is involved, thrust our heroine into a gang war; her career in jeopardy and her family dangerously outgunned by a vicious new underbelly boss. P.A. Thomas. Echo Publishing. $32.99. Byron Bay-based P. A. Thomas, who studied medicine in Newcastle and now works as a specialist at a Brisbane public hospital, follows his 2024 debut The Beacon with another Byron-set murder mystery featuring Jack Harris, a reporter at the local newspaper, The Beacon. When forensic pathologist Nicola Fox arrives for a long-overdue break at her beachside holiday house she's shocked to discover someone sunbaking on a sun lounge in the backyard - and the bloke's been dead for some time. When police suggest she is their prime suspect, Nicola teams up with journalist Jack to investigate the who, want, when, where and why. The Haunting of Mr and Mrs Stevenson Belinda Lyons-Lee. Transit Lounge. $34.99. Australian author Belinda Lyons-Lee's 2021 debut novel, Tussaud, was based on the life of Madame Marie Tussaud, who was forced to make wax death masks of those guillotined during the French Revolution. Her new literary historical fiction explores the relationship believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Told in the voice of Robert's wife Fanny, this gothic saga blending biography and macabre murder mystery is set in 19th-century France and Scotland and follows Robert's friendship with the seemingly charming Eugene Chantrelle, who was tried and hanged for murdering his wife. Brandon Jack. Summit Books. $34.99. The son of Balmain Tigers rugby league legend Garry Jack and younger brother of Sydney Swans legend Kieren Jack, Brandon Jack played 28 AFL games for the Swans - 28 being the title he gave his bold 2021 memoir about a footy dream thwarted. Now Jack parlays those experiences into his debut novel, a satire of a professional football club full of towering egos, toxic machismo, painkillers and perverse rituals, where fringe players Fangs, Stick, Squidman and Shaggers chase on-field adulation - if they can survive the locker room. "Nothing like this has ever happened at a footy club. Honest," the back cover blurb winks.
Geeky Gadgets
12-07-2025
- Geeky Gadgets
Project Scribe Helps You Make Smarter Decisions and Clearer Focus
Imagine starting each day with a clear mind, knowing exactly what you need to focus on and why it matters. Now, contrast that with the chaos of juggling endless to-do lists, scattered thoughts, and decisions made on autopilot. The difference? Intentionality. In a world brimming with distractions and demands, the ability to make smarter, more deliberate decisions isn't just a skill—it's a superpower. Yet, many of us struggle to find tools that simplify this process without adding to the noise. That's where the idea of streamlining your daily decision-making becomes not just appealing, but essential. What if there were a way to turn fleeting ideas into actionable plans, while fostering habits that align with your long-term goals? Urban Circles explain more about their Project Scribe and how you can cultivate clarity and purpose in your everyday life. By integrating tools and practices designed to enhance self-awareness and productivity, you'll uncover strategies for tracking your actions, reflecting on your progress, and aligning your decisions with what truly matters. Whether it's through innovative devices like Scribe or simple shifts in mindset, the insights shared here will help you transform the way you approach your day. As you read on, consider how small, intentional changes could ripple outward, reshaping not just your schedule, but your entire perspective. Scribe: Intentional Note-Taking What Is Scribe? Scribe is not just another note-taking device—it is a personal companion for intentional living. Whether you are tracking daily tasks, reflecting on accomplishments, or setting future objectives, Scribe encourages mindfulness and self-awareness. By printing concise, tangible notes, it transforms abstract thoughts into actionable insights. This device goes beyond mere organization; it fosters clarity and growth in your everyday life. With Scribe, you can turn fleeting ideas into concrete plans, helping you stay focused and aligned with your priorities. How Scribe Is Designed The design of Scribe is rooted in simplicity, accessibility, and adaptability. Inspired by minimalist aesthetics and organic forms, the device is compact, energy-efficient, and user-friendly. Its open source nature ensures that anyone can replicate or customize it, fostering a collaborative community of innovation. Whether you use it for personal reflection or professional organization, Scribe's design ensures it integrates seamlessly into a variety of environments. Key aspects of Scribe's design include: Minimalist Aesthetics: A sleek, unobtrusive design that complements any workspace. A sleek, unobtrusive design that complements any workspace. Energy Efficiency: A thermal printer system eliminates the need for ink, reducing waste and power consumption. A thermal printer system eliminates the need for ink, reducing waste and power consumption. Customizability: Open source hardware and software allow for endless personalization and adaptability. Scribe's thoughtful design makes it a versatile tool for anyone seeking to enhance their productivity and mindfulness. Take Control of Your Daily Life with Project Scribe Watch this video on YouTube. Expand your understanding of notetaking with additional resources from our extensive library of articles. Overcoming Technical Challenges The development of Scribe involved addressing several technical challenges to ensure its functionality and reliability. The device employs a thermal printer system, chosen for its low power consumption and elimination of consumables like ink cartridges. However, implementing this system required overcoming hurdles such as text formatting, line orientation, and hardware integration. To enhance its capabilities, Scribe incorporates Wi-Fi connectivity for accurate timekeeping and seamless updates. Additionally, a customizable web interface and API were developed, providing users with greater flexibility and automation options. These features ensure that Scribe remains a robust and adaptable tool, capable of meeting diverse needs while maintaining its core simplicity. What Makes Scribe Stand Out? Scribe's unique features set it apart as a tool designed for both practicality and adaptability. These features are tailored to enhance usability and ensure the device can cater to a wide range of applications. Key highlights include: Wi-Fi Connectivity: Enables accurate timestamps and supports remote updates for improved functionality. Enables accurate timestamps and supports remote updates for improved functionality. Web Interface: A user-friendly platform for customizing settings and managing outputs. A user-friendly platform for customizing settings and managing outputs. API Integration: Assists automation and compatibility with other tools, enhancing workflow efficiency. Assists automation and compatibility with other tools, enhancing workflow efficiency. Apple Shortcuts Integration: Allows for personalized workflows, making it easier to incorporate Scribe into your daily routine. These features make Scribe a powerful tool for task tracking, self-reflection, and habit-building, offering a level of adaptability that ensures it meets the needs of a diverse user base. Practical Applications of Scribe Scribe's versatility extends far beyond simple note-taking, making it a valuable addition to your daily routine. Here are some practical ways you can use Scribe to enhance your productivity and mindfulness: Task Tracking: Keep a tangible record of your daily to-do list to stay organized and motivated. Keep a tangible record of your daily to-do list to stay organized and motivated. Goal Reviews: Reflect on your progress at the end of each week or month to assess personal growth and identify areas for improvement. Reflect on your progress at the end of each week or month to assess personal growth and identify areas for improvement. Customized Outputs: Generate personalized schedules, news summaries, or creative prompts tailored to your preferences. By integrating Scribe into your workflow, you can streamline decision-making, focus on what truly matters, and build habits that align with your long-term goals. Open source Accessibility: A Community-Driven Approach One of the most compelling aspects of Scribe is its commitment to open source accessibility. All models, code, and instructions are freely available, allowing users to replicate or modify the device to suit their unique needs. This approach fosters a collaborative community where individuals can share improvements, adaptations, and creative applications. The open source nature of Scribe exemplifies how technology can drive innovation while remaining inclusive and adaptable. By empowering users to contribute to its development, Scribe becomes more than just a tool—it becomes a platform for collective creativity and growth. The Personal Impact of Scribe Incorporating Scribe into your daily life can significantly enhance how you approach tasks, goals, and self-reflection. The physical act of printing and reviewing notes adds a layer of intentionality, encouraging you to connect more deeply with your actions and aspirations. By making self-reflection and goal tracking more engaging, Scribe helps you stay focused and motivated. For many, Scribe becomes a fantastic option for meaningful change. Small, deliberate actions—such as documenting your thoughts or reviewing your progress—can lead to significant personal growth over time. Scribe enables you to take control of your day, fostering a sense of purpose and clarity that can transform your approach to life. Discover the Potential of Scribe Scribe is a testament to how thoughtful design and open source innovation can inspire intentional living. By documenting your daily actions and reflecting on your goals, you can make smarter decisions and shape your life with purpose. Whether you choose to use Scribe as it is or adapt it to your unique needs, this device invites you to explore its potential and discover how small, meaningful actions can lead to profound personal growth. Media Credit: Urban Circles Filed Under: Design News, DIY Projects, Gadgets News, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. 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11-07-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
The Kindle Scribe Is 'A Perfect Union Of E-Reader And E-Notepad' — And $140 Off For Prime Day
It's likely you're already familiar with the Kindle, Amazon's featherweight reading device that's practically synonymous with the word 'e-reader.' But have you heard of its note-taking big brother, the Kindle Scribe? Well, if you haven't, and you're in the market for an e-reader tablet with a little more pizzazz than the tried-and-true OG, consider this: The Scribe has a literal horde of fans who swear it's Amazon's greatest invention, and right now, you can grab it bundled with other goodies for a whopping 35% off, which translates to a $140 discount!Seriously, don't miss this. Reviewers have sung its praises to the heavens, deeming it 'the absolute best Kindle Amazon has ever produced,' a 'perfect union of an e-reader and e-notepad,' 'a joy' to use, and 'utterly perfect.' This current sale knocks its $399.99 bundled value down to $259.99 — a wild, wild deal for Amazon Prime on-sale New Kindle Scribe combines a 16GB e-reader and e-notebook device with a 3-month subscription of Kindle Unlimited, built-in AI summarization capabilities, and a lightweight smart stylus for the ultimate productivity starter like the basic Kindle, the Kindle Scribe can load hundreds and hundreds of e-books into its internal storage, so you can take your library to go and reduce eye strain with its friendly, backlit e-ink display. It has a larger 10.2-inch screen than the Kindle Paperwhite (which measures 7 inches) for easier reading. (One reviewer calls the ability to change that text size 'a godsend' for aging eyes.) It's designed for reading, whether you're indoors or outside. And for those listeners out there: Yes, it also supports display aside, what the Scribe has that the Paperwhite doesn't is the ability to take notes using its smart stylus. Using the stylus as you would a pen to paper, you can scribble notes down to an e-ink document and refer to them later, or, if you're like me, you can doodle and draw away. You can also use the stylus to highlight, underline, and mark up documents, .pdf files, and even the very books you're reading!Coolest of all, it uses AI to summarize your pages of notes, so you can keep things tidy without having to flip through your thoughts and references to find what you can use the Scribe to take meeting notes at work or jot to-do and grocery lists. You can journal and store your recordings all in one place. You could even convert your handwritten notes to text and email them to yourself or your friends whenever you need!Several reviewers say writing with the stylus feels like using a real pencil and paper, plus with the stylus' eraser, you can immediately delete any mistakes you might've made, all without having to waste desk Kindle Scribe bundle is the lowest price it's been all year. Grab it for 35% off today and check out some promising reviews below to see why users are going bonkers over this awesome productivity tool and e-reader. Promising reviews: 'OH. MY. GOD. 🤩🥳 I have found the holy grail of e-reading. I upgraded by trading in my 10th-gen Paperwhite. When I received this bad boy (named $crim the Scribe lol), setup was a breeze bc I linked my Amazon account to the purchase. I've had it for a week now and it's life changing in the best way 😍 **yes I'm aware you can see my folders and titles of my notebooks, idc lol** […] I love writing on it, and I think my handwriting is so much prettier on it vs on actual paper 💀 […]The screen is HUGE and my blind self loves that 🤣 I didn't realize the pen is magnetic and sticks to the side, I was like a cavewoman discovering fire when I found that feature lmaooo. Response time is lightyears faster than my Paperwhite, and having 64GB of memory is a dream compared to the 8GB I had. The battery life is impressive. I have mine set to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity. […]✨I know the price is pricey (at least to me it is lmfao), but if you love reading, love to journal, or want to get into the habit of journaling, BUY A KINDLE SCRIBE!!!!!! This was a purchase I know was worth it as soon as I got to play around with it ✨' —Nicole (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review.)'I used to constantly remember to carry around both my bullet journal (Bujo) and my Paperwhite around. Now, I no longer need to worry about it... just keep up with one item. I get the best of both worlds in terms of the flexibility of digital and the power of analog writing in one package. Plus, I can play my audiobooks to boot! (not while I'm taking notes, of course). I'm still doing the bullet journal style of notetaking, but I'm having to adjust to a slightly different workflow. The beauty is that I feel like this is even more flexible than a regular bullet journal because now I can take certain notes that I want to keep from year to year without having to transfer between journals every year. I just keep them in a different category or folder, and I organize things better this way, which works for me. […]' —Jack_and_Angel (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review.)'I had a Paperwhite for seven years, and I started having issues with it. There were lines on the screen and little specs of stuff, and they would come off after rebooting, but the screen was really small, which is a 7-inch, so I decided to go for a scribe. On Amazon, you get the best deal I got with a trade-in $60 off, plus a $20 gift card, so it ended up being $225, which is a fantastic deal when I got it. I was kind of apprehensive at first, thinking it was gonna be too big before I got it. I was wrong. It is amazing that the print can be made bigger, especially for us who have aging eyes. It is a godsend. It can be turned left or right whichever way you want, and if you get a case, you can get one of those that have a strap in the bag so you can strap it to your hand. The visibility is so much better, I'm able to establish my collection so much easier and in so much cleaner. It is way more responsive than the paper white and I wish I would've but purchased one sooner. I highly recommend. Don't worry about the weight, it is just fine. It is not a big deal. I absolutely love it. Do not hesitate, run and get one now.' —Nicole robello'I received my Amazon Kindle Scribe 64GB two weeks ago, and I simply LOVE IT! I wasn't sure I would like writing on it before I practiced with it, but when I discovered the 'fountain pen' writing option, I was THRILLED. It is fun to take notes now, and although I am not as excited with the edit part of the interface before emailing it to myself as a PDF, it is early days. It is long past time to stop wasting paper and going digital — and as I enjoy the process of writing notes as a part of encoding and learning, it really is working for me.' —Xela'This is, by far, the best Kindle Amazon has ever produced in my experience. I had the Paperwhite before with the drawing capabilities. This one has far superior drawing. The underlining feature is amazing. The processor keeps up with the drawing, so you can just seamlessly underline multiple lines without the weird action of the previous versions. The note-taking is incredible. It puts the notes inline with the text of the book, and the feel of the note-taking is very much like taking notes on paper. The color of the display is so much more pleasing to look at than any previous version of Kindle I've ever purchased, and I have purchased several before this one. If you want an excellent product for reading, get this Kindle. I cannot recommend this product enough.' —monsterpixel Get it from Amazon for $259.99+ (originally $399.99; available in three sizes).
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Amazon knocks over £100 off the Kindle Scribe for Prime Day
Amazon's Kindle Scribe, which allows writing on the page, has dropped to the lowest price we've seen for Prime Day Amazon has knocked over £100 off the Kindle Scribe in their latest sale, in a better than Black Friday deal that's ideal for those who have had their eye on the pricy e-reader. There are two Kindle Scribes currently on the market, the 2022 model which has dropped down to £199.99 from £329.99 for Prime Day and the 2024 model which is a lot steeper at £267.99 from £429.99. The Scribe stands out as an e-reader that comes with a pen, allowing readers to draw notes directly onto the page. There's also the opportunity to create notebooks and journals while drawing on PDFs and reading. The more expensive model has a redesigned display and a premium pen included rather than the basic ben that comes with the £199.99 offer. Both come with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, which is worth £9.49 a month. The Kindle Scribe is a popular options for fans of the Remarkable 2, which is currently £429 at Currys. Both devices are similar although the Remarkable 2 doesn't have a built in e-reader. Kobo also has a Libra Colour which allows handwritten notes but is much smaller in size than the Scribe, it's currently £189.99 at Amazon. There doesn't appear to be that much different with the two models and the 2022 one actually has a higher average rating across even more reviews. One thrilled shopper said: "I use my Scribe every day without fail, whether its just to jot down reminders, drawing or brainstorming ideas that my old brain might forget. All I have to do to start reading or writing, is open the cover, just like opening a book! Because it's only asleep, it takes about a second to wake up and be ready for whatever you want to read, write or draw. I know it's never going to let me down for insufficient power, due to its amazing battery that lasts for weeks. I love this thing and it's with me day or night." One shopper insists they can't go without their Kindle Scribe, although they do wish it had more colour options. The 2024 model does have a metallic jade option although there are only two shades. The review reads: " Would not be without it. My Kindle Scribe has become an integral part of my workflow and productivity, I would not be able to do many of the things I do now without it. As a note maker, I have historically made do with carrying around several notebooks for different projects, which was impractical and increasingly cumbersome whilst travelling out and about." They continued: "I primarily got the Kindle Scribe because: 1) As a note maker, I wanted to limit the number of physical notebooks I had that was taking up space on my bookshelves and that I would carry about whilst doing my daily commute. 2) I also wanted continue to be able to read the numerous books I had on my Kindle Paperwhite. 3) I also wanted to be able to create my own planners and use. 4) To ensure that I had only one device and space where I could do all my planning and ideas generation. Since purchasing it I have to say that it has made note-making much easier, although one tiny gripe, that I wish Amazon would make a colour Kindle Scribe, with the ability to create your own custom templates."
Engadget
10-07-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Amazon Prime Day includes the latest Kindle Scribe on sale for a record-low price
It's usually wise to wait for Amazon Prime Day to pick up a Kindle ereader since the online retailer typically saves the best deals for its own shopping events. Case in point: this deal on the latest Kindle Scribe. The E Ink tablet is down to $260 during day three of the sale, which is $140 off and the cheapest we've seen it. You'll get that price on the base 16GB model, but there are similar discounts on the 32GB and 64GB configurations as well. The Kindle Scribe is Amazon's answer to devices like the reMarkable E ink tablet. It's both a standard ereader and a tablet for taking notes, as it ships with a pen for scribbling. This makes it handy for writing down thoughts or for mindlessly drawing pizza slices. Users can jot notes over books, but not every title supports this feature. The Scribe made our list of the best E Ink tablets for a number of reasons. We appreciated the low latency when writing. In most cases, users won't notice any latency at all. The latest software update also brings in new brush types, which now include a fountain pen, a marker and a pencil. This device makes it easy to create multiple notebooks for different purposes. There are even some AI tools for summarization and the like. Of course, it's also a standard ereader. I have a Scribe and, to be honest, I use it primarily for reading. The giant 10.2-inch screen is just so luxe and offers a superior reading experience to standard-sized Kindles. It's a bit heavier and cumbersome to hold for long periods, but that tradeoff is worth it to me. The only major downside here is the price. It's tough to recommend a $400 ereader, even with all of the handwriting bells and whistles. However, this sale certainly takes the edge off a bit.
