kobo -- an e-book store that used to be known by the name of "shortcovers" -- has "24 days of deals" during december. today's deal is the e-book "a christmas carol" -- yes, the one by charles dickens -- which is being offered at the "super-low price!" of $4.99.

"Each daily offer valid for a 24 hour time period and will not be honoured in future. One coupon per customer per daily offer."

and yes, _yes_, i know you will all thank me for this important tip and rush over there to buy it. i'm just happy to be of service. -bowerbird