Category: Free eBooks

Free Quality Ebooks available on the web.

Used eBook sellers could face jail time

TorrentFreak reports on used eBook sellers receiving threats of jail time.

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!)

Building a better eBook

Digital Book World continues to offer constructive posts for Indie authors and eBook designers.

Publishers continue to overprice eBooks

MetroNews reports on the outrageous prices traditional publishers are charging for eBook versions of their title lists. (And the same publishers “wonder” why their eBook sales are slowing…) It’s called “market manipulation.” It’s also called “more of the same.”

How Facebook can work for authors

Digital Book World has a post with tips for authors on how to get the most out of Facebook.

Calibre Version 2.35 eBook reader and software manager available

Softpedia reports Calibre Version 2.35 has been released for download with the eBook reader and management software now offering important support for Kobo devices.

eBook Piracy not as bad as we are led to believe

The Guardian has more on eBook Piracy.  Research suggests it’s not as bad as publishers would have us believe.

Inkitt Beyond Time Free Sci-Fi Writing Contest

Check out Inkitt’s Beyond Time Free Sci-Fi Writing Contest. First to third place prizes for the competition that closes July 27.

Scribd acquires Librify

According to a Digital Book World post subscription-based eBook provider Scribd has acquired social eReading platform Librify.