Digital Book World says Overdrive’s eBook lending platform has reported a record 60% increase in use by K-12 students.
Category: Indie publish
Jun 26
Authors improve discoverability planting metadata in book blurbs
Digital Book World offers tips for Indie writers to plant metadata in their book blurbs.
Jun 24
Calibre 2.60 eBook management software available for download
Softpedia posted on the release of the Calibre 2.60 open-source ebook library management software for all supported platforms. Available for download.
Jun 23
New Kindle eReader has Bluetooth audio support
Tech Times has more on the new Kindle eReader. It’s equipped with Bluetooth audio support.
Jun 22
Amazon launches new Kindle and updates Paperwhite
Digital Book World reports on Amazon’s launch of an All-New ($79.99) Kindle and an updated Paperwhite eReader.
Jun 20
Apple iBooks Bestsellers to June 12
Publishers Weekly posted Apple iBooks category Bestsellers to June 12.
Jun 17
Europe refines rules for eBook lending at libraries
According to ars technica, Europe’s top court is hammering out the rules for eBook lending at libraries.
Jun 16
One in five books sold in Canada is an eBook
A GoodeReader post says that according to Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn one in five books sold in Canada is an eBook.
Jun 14
Prepping images for eBook publication
The Huffington Post offers some tips on prepping images for eBook publication. There are no restrictions on color!
Jun 13
Library patrons satisfied with eBooks
Publishers Weekly says that a recent survey by the American Library Association shows library patrons are satisfied with eBooks.