Category: Indie publish

Record increase in eBook usage by K-12 students

Digital Book World says Overdrive’s eBook lending platform has reported a record 60% increase in use by K-12 students.

Authors improve discoverability planting metadata in book blurbs

Digital Book World offers tips for Indie writers to plant metadata in their book blurbs.

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.

New Kindle eReader has Bluetooth audio support

Tech Times has more on the new Kindle eReader. It’s equipped with Bluetooth audio support.

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.

Apple iBooks Bestsellers to June 12

Publishers Weekly posted Apple iBooks category Bestsellers to June 12.

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.

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.

Prepping images for eBook publication

The Huffington Post offers some tips on prepping images for eBook publication. There are no restrictions on color!

Library patrons satisfied with eBooks

Publishers Weekly says that a recent survey by the American Library Association shows library patrons are satisfied with eBooks.