Libraries in Canada and the United States are experiencing an unprecedented number of audiobook and ebook loans. This is booming business period for all of the digital wholesalers that populate the library with content, such as Hoopla, Overdrive, Midwest Tape and Bibliotheca. Due to the virus pandemic, many physical bookstores are closed and people are turning to the public … [Read more...] about Libraries are experiencing a record number of ebook loans
Archives for April 2020
Book Expo America is cancelled
All of the major book publishing events have been cancelled in 2020. This includes the London Book Fair, the Bologna Children's Book Fair and the American Library Association annual conference. Today, the organizers of Book Expo America and Bookcon have announced that this year's event is cancelled too. In a statement on the Reed website, event director Jenny Martin said … [Read more...] about Book Expo America is cancelled
Here are the 2020 Hugo Award Finalists
The Hugo Awards are among the most respected awards in the science fiction community and fantasy community. If you are looking for a great new read the 78th World Science Fiction Convention announced the finalists of the Hugo Awards, with the winners to be announced during the first WorldCon virtual convention in August. The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane … [Read more...] about Here are the 2020 Hugo Award Finalists
Italian bookstores are going to reopen
Italy has been completely ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, but that is not going to stop their bookstores from reopening this week. Some shops will open at later dates, most notably in Lombardy and Piedmont. Bookstores in Rome will not open until the end of the month. Ricardo Franco Levi, president of the Italian Publishers Association, issued a statement to say … [Read more...] about Italian bookstores are going to reopen
Onyx Releases new firmware update for MAX 3, Note 2 and Nova 2
Onyx Boox has just released the 2.3 firmware update for the Onyx Boox MAX 3, Onyx Boox Note 2 and Nova 2. All of these devices are running Android 9 and can be considered their entire modern line of digital note taking devices or e-notes. The new firmware has fixed a lot of bugs that have been reported previously and has introduced several new features for a better user … [Read more...] about Onyx Releases new firmware update for MAX 3, Note 2 and Nova 2
Introducing the Good e-Reader Bookstore
The Good e-Reader Bookstore is your online destination for all of the latest hardcover and paperback books. There is an online library of over 30,000 titles from major publishers and new books are posted every Tuesday. Not only can you purchase print titles, but also audiobooks and royalty free ebooks. Good e-Reader is currently doing business with the Ingram Content Group … [Read more...] about Introducing the Good e-Reader Bookstore
Linfiny has developed a new 13.3 inch E INK e-note
Linfiny is a joint partnership between E INK and Sony. The company was launched in 2017 and was designed to speed up e-reader and digital note taking devices under one roof. They have never filed an FCC application for any of their products, until now. A new FCC application was received April 10th and although details are light, it appears to be a 13.3 inch E-Note. The … [Read more...] about Linfiny has developed a new 13.3 inch E INK e-note
The top 5 digital note taking devices of 2020
There are plenty of digital note taking devices or e-notes that run E INK or have LCD/OLED screens out there. We have tested them all, but only a few are worth your time. If you are in the market for a new device or just want to see what is out there, Good e-Reader has just conducted a comprehensive video that ranks the top 5. #5 The Sony Digital Paper The Sony … [Read more...] about The top 5 digital note taking devices of 2020
Kobo is selling the Kobo Aura One again on their website
Kobo discontinued the Kobo Aura One, around one year ago. This was their first large screen e-reader that featured a 7.8 inch screen. The company must have found a stockpile somewhere because it is now being sold again exclusively on their website. There are no discounts being offered and it is retailing for $249 Canadian or $229 USD. What is interesting is that on the US … [Read more...] about Kobo is selling the Kobo Aura One again on their website