Surrey Library eBooks Eliminating Overdue Fines

The North Delta Reporter says Surrey libraries in British Columbia, Canada, are eliminating overdue fines as eBook borrowing eliminates the need for them.

Draft2Digital Acquiring Smashwords to Form Biggest US Indie Publishing Platform

Draft2Digital is acquiring Smashwords with a deal that is set to close on the first of March. They’re talking growth, not replacement, with the two indie-publishing platforms combining their catalogs, technology, and distribution channels to form a super-sized presence for the global eBook marketplace.

Pocketbook Basic Lux 3 eReader Reviewed

GoodeReader reviews the Pocketbook Basic Lux 3 eReader.

Legacy Publishers Continue Attack on Public Libraries

Publishers Weekly has more on the Maryland-based defense of public libraries that find themselves under attack by Legacy Publishers.

The E INK Meenote Note-Taking Device

GoodeReader features the 10.3-inch E INK Meenote.

Amazon’s Kindle Oasis and Paperwhite eReaders Compared

Android Authority compares Amazon’s Kindle Oasis and Paperwhite eReaders. (And explains why they prefer the Oasis.)

Eye on the Pocketbook Basic Lux 3 eReader

GoodeReader offers a detailed look at the new Pocketbook Basic Lux 3 eReader.

Read ePUB and PDF Files on Amazon Kindle

TechTimes outlines the steps for reading EPUB and PDF format eBooks on an Amazon Kindle.

Kindle Paperwhite 10-Weeks/One Charge?

GoodeReader challenges Amazon’s claim that Kindle Paperwhite will run for 10-weeks on one charge.

Flipbuilder Adds eBook Pizzazz to PDFs

Digital Journal highlights Flipbuilder eBook software’s ability to convert PDFs into engaging content for your eReader.