A press release posted by Digital Journal shows that eBook-Reading App use for mobile devices will expand into 2030.
Category: Affordable eBooks
Online book sellers and authors offering affordable options for eBook readers.
Mar 25
Federal Judge Rules Against the Internet Archive
The Verge reports that the Internet Archive can no longer scan and loan out eBooks. News on the court case at the link.
Mar 17
Ontario Libraries Seek Province-wide System to Ensure Access
According to a CP24 story, libraries in Ontario, Canada, want a province-wide digital library system to ensure equal access to books. (Again, the effects of legacy publishers price-gouging …)
Mar 07
The eBooks.com eBook Reader App for Android and iOS
eBooks.com writes about its eBook Reader App for Android and iOS. Specs and download instructions at the link.
Feb 10
Draft2Digital and Palace Project Deal Offers Indie eBooks to Libraries
PublishersWeekly reports on non-profit library eBook platform Palace Project inking a deal with indie publishing platform Draft2Digital/Smashwords to make the latter’s gigantic, recently merged catalog of indie titles available to libraries. This marks a huge win for indie authors and publishers that have long been squeezed out of the market by legacy publishers. (The same …
Feb 08
Borrow eBooks with Out-of-state Library Memberships
Book Riot talks about the Best Libraries that offer out-of-state memberships so you can take advantage of expanded title lists for borrowing eBooks and audiobooks.
Jan 14
Social Media Says Reading is Cool Again
PrivateInternetAccess.com explains how social media has helped make reading “cool” again.
Jan 07
eBook Lending on the Rise in 2022
Publishers Weekly posted on OverDrive Digital Library’s circulation figures for 2022.
Dec 26
Kobo eReader and eNote to Arrive in 2023
GoodeReader says we should prepare for a Kobo eReader and eNote slated to arrive in early 2023.