Apple Gearing Up to Challenge Amazon’s eBook Dominance

According to a MacObserver post Apple is preparing to reclaim lost eBook market share with the recent hire of Amazon’s Senior VP at Audible, Kashif Zafar.

That move linked to Apple’s impending upgrade of its eBook reading App iBooks (soon to be called “Books” with audiobook additions, store redesign and App/reading interactivity improvements) shows the online retailer and iPhone giant is ready to go after Amazon‘s eBook dominance.

It’s about time.

OverDrive Announced Record 1-Million eBooks Loaned at 58 Library Systems in 2017

According to an OverDrive press release 58 library systems have recorded a new milestone in digital publishing with 1 Million eBooks and digital audiobooks loaned out from each in 2017.

Downloading eBook Bundles from Humble Bundle

Liliputing has the “how to” for downloading bulk eBook purchases from Humble Bundle.

Creating Book and Magazine Covers

Digital Arts posted a piece on illustrator Charles Williams about book and magazine cover design.

Canadians choosing eBook and Audiobooks over print

GoodeReader reports that Canadians are leaving print books in favor of eBook and Audiobooks.

E Ink Moving into Fashion

Geek.com writes about yet another market for E Ink. The eBook Reader display technology is branching out to include wearable clothing applications.

Amazon Kindle Oasis Reviewed

91Mobiles gives a glowing review of the Amazon Kindle Oasis eBook Reader.

FlipBuilder Flip PDF Software for Interactive eBooks

Digital Journal posted on FlipBuilder Flip PDF publishing software for making Interactive eBooks.

Dutch Authors Hype eBook Piracy Awareness with Video

GoodeReader posted an anti-eBook Piracy Awareness Video created by Dutch Authors.

Best eReaders for 2018

TrustedReviews sets out the Best eReaders for 2018. Video at the link.