Category: eBook Software

The allure of audiobooks

Digital Book World talks about the allure of audiobooks.

Calibre 2.61.0 update available

Softpedia reports on updates to Calibre 2.61.0 eBook view and conversion software.

Preparing an eBook for the market

Digital Book World offers Indie writers tips on preparing their eBooks for the marketplace.

Publishing platforms receive updates

Talking New Media reports on updated apps for several publishing platforms.

Barnes and Noble to offer Indie publishing option

Digital Book World reports Barnes and Noble getting into the Indie publishing business. The rules are a little restrictive but they’re offering bricks and mortar shelf space as part of the deal.

People plan to make Kobo their next eReader purchase

GoodeReader reports Kobo’s eReader taking first place when people were polled about which electronic reading device they intended to buy next. This is proof that the Amazon Kindle has viable competition and that there is still life in the eBook Revolution.

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.