Best Apps & E-Books of 2013 for Adults

developed by Penguin Group USA ; Inkle Studios

A sophisticated, wildly addictive tool for avowed poetry lovers. Full review >

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developed by Aaron Reed

Despite a bare-bones narrative, an intriguing and even absorbing exploration of the power of objects across time. Full review >

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by Cristina De Middel & developed by Ubicuo Studio

Brief but worth lingering on; though the app is wordless and there are only 40 photos, its beguiling imagery is consistently... Full review >

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by Lewis Carroll & developed by Walrus & Carpenter Productions, LLC

A stellar—indeed, archival—addition to any library. Full review >

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developed by Brandwidth

A model of multimedia publishing and an essential for fans of the band and students of rock history alike. Full review >

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by Edgar Allan Poe & developed by Rocket Chair Media

Poe’s psychological masterpiece is perfectly matched with just enough digital interactivity to chill readers anew. (Requires... Full review >

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developed by 3D4Medical.com

Impeccably designed and one of the best of a wide field of competitors. An invaluable addition to the iPad toolbox of... Full review >

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by Michael Haft & Harrison Suarez & illustrated by Benjamin Blake & developed by Haft & Suarez

Altogether, an excellent production. The downside: You’ll likely be investing in a burr grinder and industrial-strength Moka... Full review >

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