The Algonquin Provides Free Favorite Book on Kindle
Marissa Brassfield — December 23, 2008 — Business
References: algonquinhotel & springwise
The Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan is known for housing some of the biggest literary heavyweights in contemporary history; William Faulkner, Gertrude Stein and Dorothy Parker have each been known to frequent the historic hotspot. Their newest amenity, however, a complimentary favorite book on Kindle, brings this historic hotel right into the tech-savvy present.
According to Springwise, the Algonquin Hotel's digital book service launched in September of 2008 to coincide with National Literacy Month. Hotel guests receive a free Kindle loan that's been loaded with their tome of choice beforehand.
According to Springwise, the Algonquin Hotel's digital book service launched in September of 2008 to coincide with National Literacy Month. Hotel guests receive a free Kindle loan that's been loaded with their tome of choice beforehand.
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