Category: eBook Stores

A growing list of web sites that sell eBooks. Pros and Cons...

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.

Enhanced Game of Thrones eBooks coming to iBooks store

AppleInsider reports on enhanced Game of Thrones eBooks arriving “exclusive” to the iBooks store. Pity that they’re exclusive. Any attempt to control the digital product that way only guarantees that the eBook pirates will lift it.

Top 20 Current iBooks Bestsellers

Publishers Weekly lists the Top 20 current iBook Bestsellers.

Kindle catfishing scam nets millions

ZDNet posted a story about one of Amazon’s most bizarre Kindle catfishing scams.

How authors can get more from social media

Digital Book World offers authors advice on how to get the most out of social media.

$99 Amazon Kindle and Kids’ eBook bundle

Engadget posted on a $99 Amazon Kindle and eBook bundle deal for kids.

Libraries in an eBook world

Digital Book World updates us on library lending in an eBook world.

Amazon to sell Kindle Books alongside paper versions in bricks and mortar stores

iTechPost posted on Amazon’s plans to sell Kindle Books alongside paper books at the same bricks and mortar stores.

Kobo picks up Sainsbury’s customer libraries

Tech Crunch reports Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand is handing its eBook business over to international eBook seller Kobo.

Calibre 2.68 update released for Linux, Mac and Windows

Softpedia posted that Calibre 2.68 update to the popular eBook converter and manager has been released for Linux, Mac and Windows.