Amazon has launched two software updates this week, one for the older Kindle Scribe and another for the 2024 Kindle Basic. The update for the Kindle Scribe is identified by the version number 5.17.1.0.1. It is a minor update at best, and it is not known what changes or new features it brings along. However, as the e-Book Reader Blog speculated, the Scribe can be expected to … [Read more...] about Amazon Has a New Software Update For Kindle and Kindle Scribe
Archives for November 2024
Dasung Paperlike 12-inch Color E-Ink Monitor With 41 Hz Refresh Rate Launched
Dasung today launched the Paperlike Color E Ink monitor which comes with a 12-inch color e-paper display. It comes with a 12-inch Kaleido 3 display though the standout feature of the monitor is its high 41 Hz refresh rate. That is the highest to be found on any commercially available E Ink device currently available. The company had earlier launched the 13.3-inch monitor having … [Read more...] about Dasung Paperlike 12-inch Color E-Ink Monitor With 41 Hz Refresh Rate Launched
Amazon has stopped giving delivery dates for the Kindle Colorsoft
Amazon has stopped providing delivery dates for the Kindle Colorsoft e-reader in the United States. When customers placed orders last week, the earliest delivery date was the end of November, but now no date was given today. Why has Amazon done this with its first colour e-reader? It is likely due to bad screens in the first batch. Customers have been up in arms about the … [Read more...] about Amazon has stopped giving delivery dates for the Kindle Colorsoft
Classic Christmas Stories with Modern Twists
Reading books on Christmas Eve has deep roots in Russian and Ukrainian history. In 1831, Nikolai Gogol's story "The Night Before Christmas" became a yearly tradition, read aloud to children. This dark tale centers on a blacksmith and the devil, in love with the same girl, which all comes to a head on Christmas Eve. Unlike the familiar short story where "not a creature is … [Read more...] about Classic Christmas Stories with Modern Twists
The Best Books of November 2024
Whether you’re a fiction, nonfiction, mystery, or more fan, check out our top book picks for November 2024. There's something for every reader in our hand-picked favourites. There are plenty of new autobiographies that are out. Such as Sonny Boy by Al Pacino and everything you need to know about Van Halen. For She Is Wrath by by Emily Varga A sweeping, Pakistani romantic … [Read more...] about The Best Books of November 2024
What are the best upcoming e-books in 2025?
Plenty of excellent books are coming out in early 2025. Suzanne Collins has written a new Hunger Games book, and Rebecca Yarros has written Onyx Storm. Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth is highly anticipated by those who love fantasy books. A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping is also on many people's lists. Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros After nearly … [Read more...] about What are the best upcoming e-books in 2025?
Kindle Colorsoft yellow bands might be a hardware issue
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is their first colour e-reader with a Kaleido 3 e-paper display. Most customers who bought the Colorsoft report seeing a yellow band at the bottom of the e-paper display. Amazon said a fix is in the works, but we know further information that might indicate a hardware issue. Well-known industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Twitter "According to … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft yellow bands might be a hardware issue
Anker Amazon Wireless Charging Dock For Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Launched
Charging your Kindle devices is going to be easier thanks to the new Anker Amazon Wireless Charging Dock that has now been introduced in North America and Europe. The charging dock is compatible with the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Editions, both 2022 and 2024 editions, as well as the new Kindle Colorsoft e-reader. As NotebookChck mentioned, the previous-gen Anker Amazon … [Read more...] about Anker Amazon Wireless Charging Dock For Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Launched
PocketBook Verse Pro Colour, Nice Alternative to the Kindle Colorsoft?
Color e-readers are clearly the flavor of the season. While manufacturers have already been launching e-reader devices with color e-paper displays for some time, the biggest moment obviously was when Amazon launched its own version of a color Kindle. While it might be faltering at the moment, at $280 it isn't exactly cheap. It is here that other color e-reader such as the … [Read more...] about PocketBook Verse Pro Colour, Nice Alternative to the Kindle Colorsoft?
New Novel by Lee and Andrew Child; Jack Reacher is In too Deep
Tom Cruise stars as Jack Reacher in the movie adaptations of Lee Child's novels "One Shot" (2012) and "Never Go Back" (2016). Both books are part of a series that chronicles the life of the title character, Jack Reacher. He is a former military investigator who aimlessly wanders through the United States as a self-proclaimed hobo. It quickly becomes evident that he struggles to … [Read more...] about New Novel by Lee and Andrew Child; Jack Reacher is In too Deep
Amazon Black Friday Deals on the Kindle e-readers
Black Friday is almost here and the fun won't be complete without Amazon offering some nice deals on its best Kindle devices. Not to disappoint its core clientele, Amazon is now offering discounts on even the latest 2024 Kindle range as well. Read on for the details. Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle The Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle includes the new Kindle Scribe, Premium … [Read more...] about Amazon Black Friday Deals on the Kindle e-readers
First Look at the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is a new e-reader with the sole purpose of reading e-books. This is Amazon's first colour E INK product, and they now have to play catch up to established players in the game, such as Rakuten Kobo, Pocketbook, Onyx Boox and Remarkable. There are some key benefits of this device. It is 25% faster than previous Kindle e-readers; you can also view cover … [Read more...] about First Look at the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader
Blind Date with a Book: A Fun and Trendy Way to Find Your Next Read
The concept of "Blind Date with a Book" (BDWAB) is not new, but a recent article in the New York Times magazine highlights a growing trend among booksellers who are experiencing the benefits of this approach. The article opens with the headline, "Bookstores say customers love 'Blind Date With a Book,' which masks a book's cover and allows readers to discover what's … [Read more...] about Blind Date with a Book: A Fun and Trendy Way to Find Your Next Read
Kobo Introduces New Update For e-Readers
Rakuten Kobo is rolling out a new software update and this time, the update applies to all of its Kobo devices. This is unlike the previous update which was meant for only its latest generation e-reader devices namely Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and the Kobo Clara BW. That said, what is evident is that there is segregation of the update as can be made out from the … [Read more...] about Kobo Introduces New Update For e-Readers