New eBook Lending Site Kinboox Launched

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This past week saw the launch of a 9th eBook lending site. Kinboox is currently focused only on lending Kindle eBooks, and like most lending sites a free membership is required.

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This past week saw the launch of a 9th eBook lending site. Kinboox is currently focused only on lending Kindle eBooks, and like most lending sites a free membership is required.

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