The Barnes and Noble Book club is a relatively new program. The bookseller has a dedicated Facebook Page where people talk about the book and at the end of the month, the author posts a Q/A the channel, so people can watch it. The page is private, but anyone who applies can get approved. The August pick is the The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue. “The Pull of the Stars is … [Read more...] about The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue is B&N Book Club Pick
Archives for July 2020
Amazon says the Kindle Paperwhite 3 will get new firmware
The Amazon Paperwhite 3 has not received a firmware update since last year and most of the other Kindles are a full version ahead. This includes the Kindle Paperwhite 4, Kindle Basic, Kindle Voyage and the Oasis. Good e-Reader reported a week ago that the Kindle Paperwhite 3 was on the verge of being discontinued, due to the lack of support. Amazon read our story and confirmed … [Read more...] about Amazon says the Kindle Paperwhite 3 will get new firmware
Amazon lowers price of the Kindle to compete against the Nia
The Kobo Nia is coming out in a few days, and Amazon is doing everything in their power to convince you to buy the entry level Kindle. They have just discounted it by $20 and it is now available for $69.99 USD. The Kobo Nia is going to retail for $99 USD, so it looks like Amazon has fired the first shot. The entry level Kindle e-reader features a 6 inch E Ink Carta display … [Read more...] about Amazon lowers price of the Kindle to compete against the Nia
Wattpad logins and passwords have been stolen
Wattpad the self-publishing platform that is read by millions of readers every month, has experienced a data breach. Their database with over 270 million user records have been stolen and is being sold on blackmarket websites for over $100,000 USD. Kiel Hume, Director of PR & Communications at Wattpad said that no financial information, phone numbers, stories, or private … [Read more...] about Wattpad logins and passwords have been stolen
Unboxing the Hisense Q5 RLCD Android Tablet
Hisense has released their first tablet with an transflective LCD display. It needs ambient light reflection to achieve screen clarity, so you need a light source. There is no backlight display, so unlike traditional LCD screens, there is nothing shining into your eyes. One of the key selling points of the Q5, is that you can run Android apps and watch videos, with no refresh … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Hisense Q5 RLCD Android Tablet
How does Kobo Plus Pay Canadian Publishers?
Kobo Plus is an unlimited ebook subscription program, that has just launched in Canada. Readers can get a free 30 day trial to get a sense of how it works. Readers can purchase a membership directly on the Kobo Plus landing page or directly on the Kobo e-reader. How does Kobo pay publishers or self-published authors? Each month, Kobo takes the total revenue earned from … [Read more...] about How does Kobo Plus Pay Canadian Publishers?
Kindle Basic vs Kobo Nia – Which one is better?
The Kobo Nia and Kindle Basic are entry level e-readers, designed for people on a budget. These two devices tap into massive ebook ecosystems that have similar books. The screen size, resolution and hardware is mostly the same. What is the better buy, the brand new Kobo Nia or the Kindle? The entry level Kindle e-reader features a 6 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution … [Read more...] about Kindle Basic vs Kobo Nia – Which one is better?
100 libraries will loan out over 1 million ebooks in 2020
Over 105 libraries in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia are on pace to loan out over 1 million ebooks in 2020. Digital circulation has consistently grown each year, but thus far in 2020, these top libraries are seeing a staggering 30% growth compared to 2019. And several of them are doubling their online checkouts. Continuing to lead the way with more than 4.4 million … [Read more...] about 100 libraries will loan out over 1 million ebooks in 2020
Amazon is changing their Kindle Special Offers Program
For over a decade, Amazon had subsidized the cost of a Kindle with a program called Special Offers. This put advertisements on the home screen and the lock screen, it costs around $20 to remove it. Amazon is undergoing a rebranding effort of Special Offers and is now calling it Ad-Supported and if you want the adfree model they are calling it Without Ads. Currently the new … [Read more...] about Amazon is changing their Kindle Special Offers Program