According to OverDrive readers borrowed a record number of eBooks and audiobooks from libraries in 2016.
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Jan 11
eBook Revoution in China
China Daily reports that China is experiencing its own eBook Revolution. eBook adoption is growing exponentially according to data released by the Dangdang Group (including eBook readers’ index and sales revenues) at the Dangdang Publication Suppliers Conference in Beijing on January 9, 2017.
Jan 10
Inkitt releases Android App
Digital Book World reports that data-driven publishing house Inkitt is releasing an Android app for phones and tablets on the international stage.
Jan 09
Icarus Illumina Pro 9.7 E Ink eReader
GoodeReader unboxes an Icarus Illumina Pro 9.7 E Ink eReader in this post.
Jan 06
eBook Search 3.0 offers 8 Million FREE eBooks
prMac reports on eBook Search 3.0 App’s offer of access and search of over 8 million FREE eBooks from iBooks, Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Smashwords, Google Play Books, Feedbooks, Baen Books, Project Gutenberg, ePub Bud, ManyBooks, and the Internet Archive. Details at the link.
Jan 05
Giant E Ink Display puts Kindle to Shame
Popular Mechanics writes about a gigantic (42″) E Ink display.
Jan 04
Indie authors and publishers should update backlists
Digital Book World warns Indie authors and publishers to keep their backlists current and discoverable.
Jan 03
Scribd drops digital comic books
According to a Liliupting post eBook subscription service Scribd no longer offers digital comic book titles for download.
Jan 02
Kobo to purchase majority share of Tolino Alliance
GoodeReader reports on Kobo’s purchase of a majority stake in the Tolino eBook market alliance.
Dec 30
Calibre 2.76 eBook Management App maintenance update released
Softpedia reports on the release of a Calibre 2.76 Open-Source eBook Management App maintenance update.
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