eBook Rumors

TechGuide writes about the BorrowBox app that will let you borrow eBooks and Audiobooks from your local library.

GoodeReader says the Scribd eBook subscription platform is going to produce original audiobooks for the Spanish marketplace.

With Christmas on the way, TechAdvisor tells us how to give Kindle eBooks to the ones you love.

GoodeReader reports that the Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 eReader is sold out in the US.

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!)

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

BookRiot wonders why interactive eBooks have failed to catch on.

GoodeReader provides an update on eBook sales in the United States.

Digital Trends reports that publishers are suing Amazon to stop Audible’s text-to-speech feature.