eBook Rumors

GoodeReader posted about Amazon Audible’s return fire to complaining (and complicit) legacy publishers declaring their ability to do whatever they want. Not sure how much this has to do with the public.

“Fair use” Amazon and the legacy publishers declare and grumble. “Fair use” laugh the Indie authors and loyal readers.

It’s between Amazon and the legacy publishers now. They’re starting to squabble over the uneven playing field and tilted market that they have created. (It has a real American Oligarch feel to it.)

Locusmag reports that Amazon Audible’s caption controversy is continuing to heat up. (Cue the lawsuits!)

PCMag reviews the new Kobo Libra H20 eReader. Pictures and specs at the link.

Publishers Weekly says that the EU courts have ruled the re-sale of eBooks illegal.

A Slate article expands on the continuing war that Legacy Publishers have unleashed against public libraries. Publishers are trying to shut eBooks down and are stealing your freedom in the process.

GoodeReader compares the Kobo Forma and the new Kobo Libra H20 eReaders.

TechCrunch offers more details on the new Kobo Libra H2O eReader. It’s a worthy contender to Amazon’s pricey Kindle Oasis.

GoodeReader features the new Kobo Libra H20 and wonders if you’ll buy one of the (very affordable – $169 US) eReaders when they hit the market in the coming weeks.

BookRiot wonders why interactive eBooks have failed to catch on.

Gizmodo talks about the new Kobo Libra H2O, a less expensive alternative to the Kindle Oasis.