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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM eBOOK RUMORS! All the best in 2020.

Amazon Discounts eBooks

GoodeReader posted about an amazing Amazon discount on hundreds of eBooks.

Rakuten Selling OverDrive

Japan Times reports that Rakuten is selling U.S. library and educational eBook distributor OverDrive.

Inkplate 6 ESP32 eReader Uses Recycled Kindle Screens

GoodeReader writes about the Inkplate 6 ESP32 eReader that uses recycled Kindle screens. There’s a ton of specs on the $99 device at the link.

Restrictions on eBook Resale

A National Law Review article details a recent European Court Decision that restricts the resale of eBooks.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM eBOOK RUMORS!

Indie Authors & Publishers to Dominate Future

Vox offers an excellent recap of the first decade of eBooks. It shows who the villains are (legacy publishers & mammoth corporate digital content re-sellers) and offers a view of the only heroes that can navigate the contracting marketplace (Indie authors and publishers).

Google Play Reports 116-Billion App Downloads

GoodeReader reports that Google Play had a banner 2019 with 116 billion app downloads on eReaders, tablets and smartphones.

Kobo Forma eReader Reviewed

Techgoondu.com gets its hands on the Rakuten Kobo Forma eReader.

Nook Glowlight Plus On Sale

GoodeReader reports that Barnes and Noble has discounted its Nook Glowlight Plus to $159.