Top Eight eBook Readers on the Market

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The Independent lists the Top Eight eBook Readers on the market.

Legacy Publisher Scam eBook Readers

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In a Bookseller article I missed (shame on me), Amy Durant shines some light on the scam being perpetrated by the legacy publishers on the reading public. By inflating eBook prices and fudging the data they’re reporting a drop in eBook sales when in fact, only legacy publisher eBooks are failing to sell.

The Indie authors and publishers continue to grab up market share.

Indie Publish = Yes ~ Exclusive Amazon = NO

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AuthorLink Writers & Readers Magazine lists the pros and cons of being an Indie author and/or publisher while pointing out the pitfalls of going exclusive with Amazon.

First Persian eReader “Fidibo” Now Available

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GoodeReader reports on Iranian company Fidibo’s launch of its Persian-optimized eBook reader with integrated eBookstore. The first of its kind Fidibo Hannah F1 is now available.

eBook Readers Beat Tablets for Reading

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TechLector argues the case that eBook Readers beat tablets for reading. They’re easier on the eyes.

The Best FREE eBook Converters on the Market

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TechRadar lists the best FREE eBook Converters for 2018. Read your favorite titles on ANY device.

Kindle Authors Flee Amazon Control for Share of eBook Resurgence

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GoodeReader reports on recent dictatorial moves from former Independent-author champion Amazon.

With Apple iBooks, Kobo/Walmart and Barnes & Noble (among others) gearing up to challenge it for market share in 2018, the Kindle publisher should reconsider its controlling behavior and draconian, career-altering decisions.

Kobo Clara HD eReader Coming in May

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GoodeReader updates us on the possibility of the Kobo Mini eReader being reintroduced as part of the Rakuten/Kobo alliance with Walmart to offer eReaders and eBooks through the retail giant’s mega-stores.

Due for release next month, the rumored Kobo Mini replacement, the Kobo Clara HD just arrived at the FCC .

B&N Browsery Links Reading and Book-centric Social Media

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GoodeReader reports Barnes and Noble is testing a new Android App called Browsery that links the in-store experience with book-focused social media.

Amazon’s Kindle Lite App Offers Better Ride

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Android Central reports on the Amazon Kindle Lite app’s ability to offer an excellent reading experience while streamlining its performance on troublesome 2G connections.