Free $5 Credit for Books on the Nook App (New Users Only)

You don't need a dedicated eReader to enjoy the convenience of eBooks. Download the free Nook App from Barnes and Noble to enjoy eBooks on any device. Right now, Barnes and Nobles is offering a $5 credit for new users when they download the app onto any device and create an account.

New Android and iOS customers who register a bn.com account, download and login to the NOOK Reading App for Android or iOS between 9:00am Eastern time March 3, 2015 and 2:59am Eastern time March 30, 2015 will receive a $5 promotional credit automatically delivered to the customer's NOOK account. The $5 credit must be redeemed before 2:59 AM ET on April 7th, 2015.

Credit will be delivered to the customer's NOOK account within approximately two (2) days after app download and account registration. All promotional credits received pursuant to this offer will expire at 2:59 AM ET on April 7th, 2015. Valid credit card registration is required to redeem this offer. Offer is not valid at Barnes & Noble bookstores. Offer may not be combined with any other promotion or discount and is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. No cash value. Void where prohibited.

Free Books to Review and Share

Have you heard of this website Net Galley? I learned about this website on an author's website and it's pretty cool. You don't have to be a blogger to sign up for a free account and request books but the publishers do have the option to approve readers. Some books are available immediately while others have an application to review.

Do you love to spread the word about new books? Do you review and recommend books online, in print, for your bookstore, library patrons, blog readers, or classroom? Then you are what we call a "professional reader," and NetGalley is for you. Registration is free, and allows you to request digital titles to read on your favorite device.

If you have an eReader, or eReader app, this is another great way to get free books. Just remember to post reviews on GoodReads, Twitter, and any other place you can to encourage publishers to continue selecting you for reviews. Start by clicking the "Read Now" menu option which are books available to all members. You can also search for authors you like to see if their newest book is available for request. While most of the review books are digital, some publishers prefer to mail out physical copies of the books so check the listing to determine what type of book you will receive.

Expect more book reviews to be coming your way along with my current movie reviews. I'll be using the same dollar sign rating system but I'll have to modify the categories to fit books.

Free Digital Batman Comic from Barnes & Noble

To celebrate the release of The Dark Knight Rises at midnight, Barnes & Noble has gone a little batty. Right now, you can download a free copy of Batman: Earth One for your Nook.

Available on NOOK devices and apps

• NOOK Color 
• NOOK Tablet 
• NOOK for Android (Tablet)