When I was a young lad growing up, the Scholastic Book Fair was instrumental for buying books. The company has tried to modernize to the smartphone generation by trying out various e-book platforms. Today during the show Michael talks about their attempts and what they are doing now. There are some new e-readers coming out soon, the Kobo Glo HD and Pocketbook Sense. Are … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio Show – Kobo Glo HD, Pocketbook Sense and Growing up
Archives for April 2015
Captivating Illustrations from 1906 Edition of War of the Worlds
Brazilian artist Henrique Alvim Corrêa illustrated a number of drawings for the Belgian edition of H.G Wells classic, War of the Worlds. Only 500 copies were ever made, primarily due to the artists untimely death at 34. The art is currently up for auction and is captivating the publishing world due to his terrifying take on the aliens. H. G. Wells’ novel The War of the … [Read more...] about Captivating Illustrations from 1906 Edition of War of the Worlds
Kobo to Exclusively Publish Jian Ghomeshi e-book
Kobo has picked up the exclusive digital publishing rights to the upcoming title, Jian Ghomeshi – Secret Life. The book will reveal details and background info about the superstar radio interviewer, his tell-tale past and how his actions conspired to getting fired from his post at CBC Radio One. Jian had a spectacular fall from grace, amidst heavy controversy on his personal … [Read more...] about Kobo to Exclusively Publish Jian Ghomeshi e-book
How has e-Reader Lighting Evolved?
E-Readers first became popular when the original Amazon Kindle debuted in 2007. A few years later Barnes and Noble started to sell e-books and release a slew of devices, ditto for Kobo. It was during this period in which if you wanted to read at night, you had to invest in a book light or a case with the light built in. It wasn't until 2012 that Barnes and Noble unveiled the … [Read more...] about How has e-Reader Lighting Evolved?
Pocketbook Sense e-Reader Review
The Pocketbook Sense is a brand new e-reader and has just hit the open market in Europe and North America. One thing that is clearly evident at first glance is how well designed it is. Pocketbook is not known for having sexy looking digital readers, but the Sense is their best offering to date. Hardware The Pocketbook Sense features an e-ink Pearl HD screen with a … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Sense e-Reader Review
Custom Dictionaries for e-books is Starting to Catch on
Fantasy and science-fiction e-books are typically filled with verbiage that normal dictionary is unable to handle. The Song of Fire and Neuromancer are rife with people, places and things that don't exist in the real world and there is now a definitive solution, custom dictionaries via The Fictionary. The Fictionary is a new service that bundles custom dictionaries on … [Read more...] about Custom Dictionaries for e-books is Starting to Catch on
The Google Nexus 7 Tablet is Discontinued
Google has officially discontinued the Nexus 7 tablet and is no longer offering it for sale on the Google Play website. The Nexus 7 was first released back in 2013, so it's fair to say it had a good run. The Android-based tablet received great reviews, but what really made it a long-term success was the fact that it was affordable and it received Android updates … [Read more...] about The Google Nexus 7 Tablet is Discontinued
Netherlands Church Converted to an Amazing Bookstore
A 15th century Dominican church is no longer a place of worship, unless you really love books. Last July the Waanders In de Broeren store opened and it has over 3,000 books that are currently being sold, alongside other retail goods. The new converted church bookstore is highly reminiscent of Selexyz Dominicanen, a similar concept in Maastricht, Holland with a multi-level … [Read more...] about Netherlands Church Converted to an Amazing Bookstore
Is the Scholastic Storia Streaming e-book Platform Viable?
There has been a sudden influx of e-book subscription services that allow you to read as much as you want, for a low monthly price. Adults have been gravitating towards Entittle, Kindle Unlimited, Oyster and Scribd. When it comes to our kids though, there are scant options, aside from Amazon Freetime Unlimited. Is there room in the market for a major player to target … [Read more...] about Is the Scholastic Storia Streaming e-book Platform Viable?
The Kobo Glo HD Has a Hidden SD Card
The Kobo Glo HD is a new e-reader and its purpose is to heavily compete against the Amazon Kindle Voyage. When we received our early review unit there was no evidence of an SD card to boost the internal storage, which alienated users who want to store more books. When we removed the back plate off of the Glo HD we did find an SD Card, but it comes with a catch. The Kobo Glo … [Read more...] about The Kobo Glo HD Has a Hidden SD Card