Category: Audiobook

Borrow eBooks & Audiobooks with BorrowBox

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

Spanish Audiobooks Coming from Scribd

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

The Kindle eBook as Present

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

Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 eReader Sold Out

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

Legacy Publisher and Retailers Squabble Over Profits

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 …

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Heat Rises for Amazon Audible

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

Re-selling eBooks Illegal in EU

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

Will Interactive eBooks Go Extinct?

BookRiot wonders why interactive eBooks have failed to catch on.

US eBook Sales Stabilize

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

Publishers to Stop Audible Text-to-Speech

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