Category: eBook Software

Thrillbent reader app for iPad

A Comic Book Movie post announces the launch of the Thrillbent app for iPad owners and fans to read Thrillbent and Comixology comics in the PDF, CBZ or CBR formats.

eBook subscription service faces challenges

The Guardian comments on some of the challenges facing eBook subscription services.

Polish eBook industry on the rise

GoodeReader reports that the Polish eBook industry is showing significant growth .

After Hachette, Amazon will dominate the Indie authors.

In a GoodeReader post Kobo President and Chief Content Officer Michael Tamblyn gives a word of warning to Indie authors who are putting all their publishing eggs in Amazon’s basket (willing participants in Amazon’s exclusive KDP Select). First the Kindle-maker goes after Hachette Publishing. Next they’re coming for you!

Recommendation engine improves at Entitle

Digital Book World updates us on improvements at the Entitle eBook subscription service.

Read library books on your iPad

Gigaom tells you how to use your iPad to read eBooks from your local library.

American Library Association confronts Adobe

Digital Book World updates us on Adobe’s questionable judgment with the American Library Association now confronting the software giant’s Adobe Digital Editions 4 and its ability to send reader data back to its creators.

Kobo to focus on E Ink eReaders and Apps

The Bookseller reports Kobo will shift away from tablets to focus on its core E Ink eReaders:  the Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura, the waterproof H2O, Apps and its eBook sales.

Digital Editions 4 spies for Adobe?

Digital Book World says Adobe has confirmed that its reading platform Digital Editions 4 is indeed gathering information on readers.

eBook Subscription Services compared

CNET offers this comparison of Scribd, Oyster and Amazon Kindle Unlimited eBook subscription services.