Digitally reading on the go has never been easier with these apps

While many retail bookstores have had a Web and mobile presence for some time, the ability to create personalized applications and download books for your e-reading pleasure has been enhanced thanks to devices such as the iPhone.

Most major bookstores have turned to the iPhone for applications that do more than just sell books, digitizing their inventory to keep up with new mobile lifestyles.

Barnes & Noble

The Shakespeare is notable enough to earn his own iPhone app, with plays listed alphabetically and a great search tool.  Size options are available for the text, which can vastly affect your thumb-scrolling experience while reading.

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