Kobo e-readers sold on their Canadian and US website now come with bonus Super Points. The Kobo Aura One gives you 12,000 points, Kobo H2o has 9,000 points and the Clara HD has a respectable 6,000. Super Points can be redeemed for ebooks from self-published titles via Writing Life or big publishers, but these require more points for redemption.Kobo Super Points is a … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now come with Bonus Super Points
Archives for September 2018
New Humble Bundle features banned ebooks for $15
Humble Bundle is running a new campaign for banned and challenged books. There are 22 titles that are available and if you buy the whole thing for $15, the combined savings is over $250. There are some famous and important works here, including Alice Walker's The Color Purple, William Styron's Sophie's Choice and Hubert Selby Jr.'s Last Exit to Brooklyn. You also get Jeff … [Read more...] about New Humble Bundle features banned ebooks for $15
Will you buy a new e-reader this year?
2018 has been a banner year for e-readers and more devices were released than any other year. There are a number of new and notable devices that have been released in the past six months such as the Kobo Clara HD, Boyue Likebook Mars, Onyx Boox Note, Sony Digital Paper DPT-CP1 and a myriad of others from companies like Pocketbook, Icarus and Arta Tech. Between now and the end … [Read more...] about Will you buy a new e-reader this year?
Audible now available on Apple Watch
Audible is releasing an update to the Audible App that will allow Apple Watch users to enjoy Audible directly from their devices. This is made possible by Apple’s new operating system, watchOS 5.  With the new update, watch users can sync Audible books from their libraries to their watches; play Audible books on the go via Bluetooth; and control playback from the watch face – … [Read more...] about Audible now available on Apple Watch
You can now listen to Kobo Audiobooks via Apple Carplay
Kobo has just added Apple Carplay integration for their app and it now allows drivers to listen to audiobooks while on the road. The audiobooks have to be downloaded to an iPhone beforehand, they cannot be streamed or downloaded via the infotainment system.Kobo initially launched their audiobook store late last year. The platform has two different revenue models, one is a … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Kobo Audiobooks via Apple Carplay
After Milo Fiasco, S&S Hits It Out of the Park With ‘Fear’
You'd think Simon & Schuster might have thought twice about trying to get political after the fiasco of attempting to publish the vapid, pointless, hate-mongering memoir of the self-professed creator of the alt-right movement, but luckily for the publisher, their latest venture didn't tank like the Milo Yiannopoulos book. Instead, Watergate reporter Bob Woodward's … [Read more...] about After Milo Fiasco, S&S Hits It Out of the Park With ‘Fear’
Amazon Employees Accepting Bribes to Take Down Bad Reviews
Ah, the good old Amazon review saga... no, it's not authors buying mass blocks of five-star reviews. Oh wait, no, it's not authors bullying reviewers for leaving bad reviews, either. Nope, it's not authors buying one-star reviews for a rival author's book. Nuh uh, it's not Amazon removing any and all reviews that seem shady, purchased, left by an acquaintance of the author, or … [Read more...] about Amazon Employees Accepting Bribes to Take Down Bad Reviews
Amazon Kindle and Paperwhite on sale for Prime Members
Amazon is running their monthly sale on Kindle e-readers and this one is only available for Prime Members who reside in the United States. The entry level Kindle is regularly $79 and is on sale for $49. The Paperwhite normally retails for $119, but can be yours for $79. These deals are only for the Special Offers variant, which has advertisements on the sleep and lock … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Paperwhite on sale for Prime Members
Will Amazon ever license their original content to libraries?
Amazon has millions of original ebooks that indie authors submitted to their platform as part of Kindle Direct Publishing. The company also runs their own imprints such as Thomas & Mercer and have a different one for each major genre. Their Audible unit also has hundreds of original audiobooks that subscribers have access and not to mention Comixology … [Read more...] about Will Amazon ever license their original content to libraries?
Amazon may unveil new Kindles at an event later this month
Amazon is preparing for a major event sometime this month. The company is poised to unveil 8 new Alexa devices, which include a microwave oven, amplifier, receiver, subwoofer, and an in-car gadget. CNBC reports that all of the devices will be Alexa-enabled, meaning they can easily connect to the voice assistant. Some of the devices will also have Alexa built in. It is … [Read more...] about Amazon may unveil new Kindles at an event later this month
Onyx Boox Note Lite Unboxing Video
The Onyx Boox Note Lite is a new e-reader that has the same design as the 10.3 Note that was released earlier this year. The main difference is that it does not have a digitizer layer or come with a stylus, it is a dedicated ebook reader that has Android 6.0 and incorporates an ultra fast quad-core processor.I believe this is the only 10.3 inch e-reader on the market that … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note Lite Unboxing Video
Likebook Mars now Available on the Good e-Reader Store
The Boyue Likebook Mars holds the distinction of being the best e-reader of 2018. It got an 9/10 on our comprehensive review and Good e-Reader made the decision to carry this product in the Online Store.There are over two dozen new e-readers released every year and many of them are not worth your time. Good e-Reader only carries a select number of units and each model … [Read more...] about Likebook Mars now Available on the Good e-Reader Store
Storytel e-Reader Review 2018
Storytel is an online subscription service for ebooks and last year they added audiobooks. The company launched in 2005 and dominate the Nordic region. They currently have over 520,000 subscribers and are should attain 800,000 by the end of the year. They are continuing to grow by expanding into foreign markets such as Brazil and the UAE. In order to generate additional … [Read more...] about Storytel e-Reader Review 2018
E Ink Waveforms are a closely guarded secret
E Ink released the Carta e-paper screen in 2013 and Carta HD in 2015. Both of these technologies rely on the Regal Waveform Controller. Regal virtually eliminates the need for a full refresh, giving the viewer smoother viewing transitions and prevents ghosting. This enhances the reader's experience by providing smoother page turns and more focused reading. There are no … [Read more...] about E Ink Waveforms are a closely guarded secret