Kindle Books by Alexa can read to you

Mashable reports that Kindle Books by Alexa can now read eBooks to you. (And the service is free.)

Calibre 2.49 eBook Manager Software now available

Softpedia reports on the release of Calibre 2.49 eBook Manager Software (with new Kobo driver) available for Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.

WorldReader says Ethiopia has taken top place in eBook readership

ITWebAfrica reports that Ethiopia has taken top place with eBook readers in the developing world after 349,389 readers were recorded in 2015.

iBooks Bestseller list to 1/10/15

Galleycat posted iBooks’ Bestseller list for the week ending 1/10/15.

Blurb picks new CEO

Digital Book World says book and magazine self-publishing platform Blurb has announced a new CEO.

Kobo promotions to focus on publishers and sales

The Bookseller reports that Kobo has promoted two new executive vice presidents to focus on publisher relations and content sales worldwide.

Smashwords’ Bestseller List for November 2015

Publishers Weekly posted Indie publisher Smashwords’ bestseller list for November 2015.

Is there a need for better E Ink displays?

Motherboard explains how to get a better E Ink display. (If you need one.)

Libraries loan record number of eBooks in 2015

Digital Book World writes about the record number of eBooks and audio books borrowed from libraries in 2015.

New Nook App and updates for Kobo and Scribd

Talking New Media reports on the release of a new eBook reading app for Barnes and Noble Nook and updates for Kobo and Scribd.