Category: Smashwords

Spanish police arrest eBook pirate

According to a TorrentFreak post, Spanish police arrested an individual for illegally uploading and distributing 11,000 literary works and defrauding publishers of 400K Euros. The bust is a first for Spain with some 400 other sites certain to be in hot water for utilizing the titles.

OverDrive powers hundreds of library eBook clubs globally

Leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, OverDrive announced in a press release that it powers hundreds of library eBook clubs globally.

Calibre 2.70 eBook Management software update available

Softpedia posted on the release of eBook management software Calibre 2.70 update that includes a tool for download of external resources for books.

Apple iBooks now free of court-appointed monitor

According to NBCNews Apple’s iBooks eBook Business no longer requires a court-appointed monitor.

eBook Revolution reboots on a global scale

A Technology story in News.com.au describes how the eBook Revolution is rebooting worldwide.

Reedsy Learning Platform available for authors

Digital Book World posted a linked to the Reedsy Learning Platform for authors.

Enhancements to Smashwords’ Coupon Manager Tool

Digital Book World says that Indie eBook distributor Smashwords has enhanced its coupon manager tool.

Middle-aged women drive eBook sales

According to Huffington Post middle-aged women are driving eBook sales.

Calibre 2.69 update supports Kobo driver 4.1 and OverDrive eBooks

Softpedia posted on a Calibre 2.69 update to the eBook management and reader software that offers support for Kobo driver 4.1 and OverDrive eBooks.

Top 20 Current iBooks Bestsellers

Publishers Weekly lists the Top 20 current iBook Bestsellers.