Category: Audiobook

Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 and Kobo Forma eReader Compared

GoodeReader compares Amazon’s Kindle Oasis 3 to the Kobo Forma eReader.

Publishers Pressure Libraries

The Waco Tribune-Herald reports that legacy publishers are continuing to pressure public libraries on popular eBooks.

eBook Piracy Rises in 2019

GoodeReader says that eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2019.

History of Amazon’s Kindle eReader

Fast Company talks about the history of Amazon’s Kindle eReader.

Increase in eBook & Audiobook Sales Reported

GoodeReader says digital publishers are reporting healthy increases in eBook and audiobook sales in the second quarter of 2019.

Kansas City Library Offers eReading Space to Teens

Station KSHB reports that the Kansas City Public Library now offers teens eReading rooms of their own.

Best eBook Stores

MakeUseOf posted its list of best places to buy eBooks.

Do Audible Captions Undermine eBooks?

The Verge says that Amazon is getting pushback from publishers who say the new “caption” feature for Audible Audiobooks will undermine sales of print and eBook versions.

eBooks and DRM Don’t Mix

Wired reports on the end of Microsoft’s play at eBooks, and underlines the perils of digital rights management (DRM).

Digital Book World will be at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Authorlink reports that Digital Book World will be at the Frankfurt Book Fair.