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$25-million in sales at Smashwords

GoodeReader reports Indie eBook publishing platform Smashwords generated $25-million in sales through its various outlets/partners from April 2014 to March 2015.

The next big thing in the eBook Revolution

Talking New Media explains the rumored lull in digital book sales (it just ain’t so) while trying to predict the next big thing in the continuing eBook Revolution.

Simon and Schuster offers deal to public libraries

American Libraries says publisher Simon and Schuster is offering a new two-year eBook discount to libraries in a move to make its predatory pricing more agreeable to the cash-strapped institutions. (And…Simon and Schuster also knows how much pure profit they make on such eBook sales!)

Leading “open” eBook formats

Opensource highlights the leading “open” eBooks formats. They list some excellent reasons why open source is vital to the eBook Revolution.

2015’s best eReaders

GoodeReader shows off the best eReaders of the year. Just in time for the gift-giving season, too.

Tricks to get the most out of Nook and Kindle

Bustle offers eight tricks for getting the best out of Nook and Kindle devices.

Michael Tamblyn now C.E.O. of Kobo

The Bookseller reports that Kobo founder Michael Tamblyn has been made C.E.O. of the international eBook and eReader retailer.

Is the cheap new Amazon Fire tablet worth the money?

Quartz sizes up Amazon’s new (incredibly) inexpensive Fire tablet as a holiday gift. (They come in six packs!)

Top ten Apple iBooks to Nov. 22/15

The Kansas City Star lists the top ten titles on Apple iBooks to week ending November 22/15.

Choosing the right Amazon eReader

PCWorld offers tips on picking the right Amazon eReader for you. (Just in time for the gift-giving season.)