Canadian libraries have been complaining for years about the draconian prices publishers charge for ebooks. They often have to pay 500% above the retail cost just for a single use book to loan out to one customer at a time. Many publishers have also revised their business models too, instead of an ebook being valid on a perpetual basis, they now expire after two years. Canadian … [Read more...] about The ALA is taking the high prices of ebooks to the US Congress
Archives for June 2019
Amazon Prime Day will run for 48 hours this year
Amazon Prime Day has been an ongoing program that sees thousands of items heavily discounted over the course of a single day. This year, Amazon is going to extend the holiday for 48 hours, giving people ample opportunity to capitalize on the deals and is most assured that the extra day will shatter all sorts of records for the number things sold and the profits the company has … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day will run for 48 hours this year
The best waterproof e-readers for summer 2019
There are many companies that offer waterproof e-readers and they are very ideal for reading at the beach or the bathtub. Amazon, Kobo, Pocketbook and Tolino are the major brands that offer various models and if you are looking to purchase a waterproof device, this is the most comprehensive list you will find anywhere. Kindle Paperwhite 4 The thinnest, lightest Kindle … [Read more...] about The best waterproof e-readers for summer 2019
Walmart Onn 8 inch Android Tablet Review – A Respectable e-Reader
Walmart has never had their own tablet before, but this all changed with the advent of the 8 inch Onn Android tablet. This is a very affordable $64 dollar device that has Android 9.0 and full access to Google Play. Our review primarily focuses on the audiobook and e-reading experience with the Walmart ebooks app. Hardware and Software The 8 inch Walmart tablet has an … [Read more...] about Walmart Onn 8 inch Android Tablet Review – A Respectable e-Reader
Here are the best audiobooks for a Canada Day Road Trip
Your Spotify playlist might be getting a bit stale and not everyone has the same taste in music. Audiobooks are perfect for a road trip, dock lounging sessions, camping trips or starlight bedtime stories with the family. Here is a list of some Canadian audiobooks that are ideal for Canada Day. Biographies & Memoirs: Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and … [Read more...] about Here are the best audiobooks for a Canada Day Road Trip
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 and the Kindle Oasis 2 are two of the most expensive consumer e-readers that money can buy. Both of these devices have large screens to read ebooks, although the Nook has a color temperature system, whereas this version of the Oasis does not. The upcoming Oasis 3 does have this lighting system, but it is not available until the end … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8
Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 White Edition Unboxing
The Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 has been available for a few years in the United States. The black edition has been on the only model people could purchase and the Digital Paper in white, was only available in Japan. This has all changed when Sony brought the white model to the US and there is now two color options to choose from. This unboxing video gives you a sense of the … [Read more...] about Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 White Edition Unboxing
Indigo and Kobo sign a new agreement for audiobooks
Indigo Books and Music does not sell digital audiobooks, but they have been selling tapes and CD's for the past 15 years. They currently has an assortment of 387 unique physical audiobooks across its retail chain, with about average of 100 unique physical audiobooks in each large format store. The Canadian bookseller cannot ignore the rise of digital audiobooks and they have … [Read more...] about Indigo and Kobo sign a new agreement for audiobooks
Amazon Prime Reading is now available in Canada
Amazon Prime Reading has finally launched in Canada. This will give Canadians the ability to download ebooks, graphic novels and magazines for free, as long as you are an Amazon Prime member. Bestsellers includes J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and books by Canadian authors like Emma Donoghue’s Room and Sara Gruen’s Water For Elephants. Graphic novels … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Reading is now available in Canada