Readers often face extreme challenges in discovering new authors and books. Some websites, such as Goodreads, are often a good avenue, but they are challenging when you want to read a different genre. Some patrol Amazon's bestseller lists, but normally, it's the same authors and books, such as Harry Potter or Colleen Hoover. Book awards are often the best ones since you can … [Read more...] about Want to discover new books? 2024 National Book Awards Finalists are announced
Kindle Scribe price drop just hit the Amazon marketplace
Hey there! Just a heads up: the Kindle Scribe with 64GB of RAM and a 10.3" 300ppi e-paper display is now priced at $384.99 on Amazon, down from its original price of $510.00. That's a whopping $156 in savings! This deal seems to be part of October's Prime Day event, but there's no information on how long the savings will last. The best part is that it comes with a premium pen … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe price drop just hit the Amazon marketplace
Why did Amazon discontinue the Kindle Matchbook Program?
To drive Kindle book sales, Amazon launched a program in 2013 called Kindle Matchbook. It allowed authors to offer a Kindle ebook version of their work at a significantly reduced price, or even free, for customers who purchased a hardcover or paperback. The Kindle version could be offered to those customers, giving them a digital copy that couldn't be lost or damaged. Major … [Read more...] about Why did Amazon discontinue the Kindle Matchbook Program?
Enjoy Three Months of Audible Subscription For Just $3
Amazon offers the Audible Premium Plus subscription which is one of the best things hardcore audiobook fans can have. It clearly is one of the biggest collections of audiobooks anyone can have. At $14.95 a month, it also is quite reasonably priced as well. Members are also entitled to 1 credit every month which can be used to purchase any audiobook you want. The audiobook you … [Read more...] about Enjoy Three Months of Audible Subscription For Just $3
Libraries are starting to decrease the number of holds on ebooks
Libraries are feeling the pinch of audiobook and ebook lending, especially for the largest branches. This has resulted in dozens of libraries to lower the number of titles a user can make. Earlier in the year, Seattle Public Library lowered the number of holds from 25 to 10. This past week, the Toronto Public Library has lowered the maximum number of holds that a reader can … [Read more...] about Libraries are starting to decrease the number of holds on ebooks
Audible is a book library worth listening to, even for crime junkies
For just $15.00 a month, you can access Audible's complete library of audiobooks and podcasts, which includes over 22 specialized collection sections, 3 Audible original sections, and 4 main categories containing 41 subcategories. The entire library is easy to browse from the main menu. Spending countless hours looking for something to read has always been one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Audible is a book library worth listening to, even for crime junkies
BookFusion has a new E INK Mode
BookFusion is a popular e-reading app for Android and iOS. The company has just added new functionality for their Android offering that has a new E INK mode. The main selling points is the elimination of page-turn animations, a high contrast mode and improved highlights. This all should be excellent for people who use this app on their Boox and other Android e-readers. This … [Read more...] about BookFusion has a new E INK Mode
DIY Raspberry Pi-Based e-Reader Project Named Pi eReader
An e-book reader device can be the best thing to have for anyone hooked on to reading. Making one from scratch can be an even more fulfilling experience, something that is perhaps more applicable to the DIY enthusiasts. One inherent benefit with such a device is that you have complete control over the entire thing, which includes the software side of it. With off-the-shelf … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Pi-Based e-Reader Project Named Pi eReader
Get Kindle Paperwhite With Power Adapter and Cover For Free With This Deal
The Kindle Paperwhite is easily one of the best e-book reading devices one can have. Things get even better when Amazon is offering a nice deal on it, as it is at the moment when the Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle is selling for $150. You get the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader along with a black fabric cover, and a power adapter as part of the bundle. This makes it the same … [Read more...] about Get Kindle Paperwhite With Power Adapter and Cover For Free With This Deal
reMarkable 2 vs reMarkable Paper Pro
The reMarkable 2 came out around three years ago and is currently being sold. This is the previous generation model with a black and white e-paper display and is very popular with people who want to freehand draw and edit PDF files and don't want any distractions. The Paper Pro is their latest generation product and started shipping out a couple of weeks ago. This model has a … [Read more...] about reMarkable 2 vs reMarkable Paper Pro
How does the Remarkable Paper Pro perform outdoors?
The Remarkable Paper Pro writing slate is a new product that just came out. This is the first Remarkable with a colour e-paper screen running E INK Gallery 3. The device has a flush screen and bezel design and is protected by a layer of glass. How do Gallery 3 and the Remarkable handle writing outdoors in direct sunlight? The Remarkable Paper Pro does an excellent job in … [Read more...] about How does the Remarkable Paper Pro perform outdoors?
New Fire HD 8 Price Discounted to Just $55
It has just been days since Amazon launched its new Fire HD 8 tablet featuring an enhanced processor and built-in AI capabilities. At $100 a pop, it was already affordable enough but Amazon is offering a flat 45 percent discount on it as part of an introductory launch offer. This has brought the tablet's price down to just $55. This makes the new Fire HD 8 one of the most … [Read more...] about New Fire HD 8 Price Discounted to Just $55
Amazon Renewed offers Cheap Sustainable Refurbished Technology
Stephanie is a young single mom who loves reading, writing, and volunteering for local climate change groups. She would greatly benefit from the ReMarkable Writer, but it is not within her price range as an affordable option. A digital reader would be a dream come true for someone like Stephanie, who seizes any chance she can get to read, even if it's just a minute away from … [Read more...] about Amazon Renewed offers Cheap Sustainable Refurbished Technology
Yuantai and Hanshow Partner to Launch E Ink Spectra 6 e-Paper Solution in Aeon China
E Ink announced the launch of its new Polaris Max e-paper display module which it has developed in collaboration with the Chinese company Hanshow Technology, TechNews.TW reported. Based on the E Ink 13.3-inch Spectra 6 color e-paper module, Polaris Max has been deployed at AEON's new store in Changsha, China where it is used for advertising and marketing purposes, replacing … [Read more...] about Yuantai and Hanshow Partner to Launch E Ink Spectra 6 e-Paper Solution in Aeon China