The famous shadow library site Z Library has assured users in China it has no intention to curb access to its resources for those in mainland China, SCMP reported. Z Library made the announcement to this effect on its official Telegram channel. This comes in the wake of a few social media posts on WeChat and Bilibili in China that said it has started blocking access to its … [Read more...] about Z Library rules out blocking access to users in China
E-Book News
The Next Chapter: How Technology Has Changed Reading
Ebooks have grown in popularity over the course of the last twenty years or so, yet the medium could have originated as early as the 1940s.The idea itself was patented by Spanish teacher and writer Angela Ruiz Robles in the latter years of that decade.Before this, Italian priest Roberto Busa began planning the Index Thomisticus, which is an annotated electronic index … [Read more...] about The Next Chapter: How Technology Has Changed Reading
Barnes and Noble discontinues Read for Free in Stores
Barnes and Noble Read for Free in Stores was a system that has been around for over a decade. It allowed US users to bring their Nook in stores and read most ebooks for free for an hour. Early on, this type of thing drove Nook adoption and was one of the standout features that made it unique, compared to the competition. The bookseller has just announced that they have … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble discontinues Read for Free in Stores
e-book buying preference in EU countries: Print vs e-books
Those in the European Union seem to have a greater preference for print books and magazines than their digital counterparts, the website Eurostat reported. A recent study revealed that 13.4 percent of residents in the EU had bought printed books online in the previous three months in 2023. The corresponding figures for 2022 and 2021 happen to be 12.7 percent and 14.5 percent … [Read more...] about e-book buying preference in EU countries: Print vs e-books
Several hundred Kindle titles discounted for World Book Day
Amazon has been providing deep discounts on hundreds of Kindle books on account of World Book Day which is celebrated on April 23. This should bring cheers to hard-core book lovers who are looking to replenish their stock with new titles. They stand to make some serious savings this way. The sale is however valid for a limited period only. It will only be live on April 23 and … [Read more...] about Several hundred Kindle titles discounted for World Book Day
Seattle Library is decreasing the number of holds for ebooks
The public library is one of the ways that savvy users can get free audiobooks and ebooks. They can be read on your smartphone, tablet or e-readers. Kobo e-readers are especially good since they have Overdrive integration in all their devices, making browsing, borrowing, and reading possible. One downfall of libraries' digital shelves is that users can be put on a waitlist for … [Read more...] about Seattle Library is decreasing the number of holds for ebooks
Should Apple release an unlimited service for ebooks?
Amazon is the largest company that offers unlimited service, where, for a low monthly fee, you can access more than 4 million digital books, as well as thousands of audiobooks, comics, and magazines. Once you activate your subscription, you can download titles from the Kindle Unlimited catalogue immediately. Rakuten Kobo has a similar program; however, they split it up so users … [Read more...] about Should Apple release an unlimited service for ebooks?
Reading print books is better for children’s mental health than Kindle
A new study conducted by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has revealed compelling neuroscience evidence that affirms the superiority of paper reading over its digital counterparts, particularly for children. Published in the esteemed journal PLOS One, the study sheds light on the profound impact of reading medium on cognitive engagement, attention, and … [Read more...] about Reading print books is better for children’s mental health than Kindle
Has the Walmart and Kobo partnership ended?
Walmart and Rakuten Kobo partnered in 2018 to sell e-readers in over 1,000 US locations and online. As soon as this partnership was established, Walmart launched Walmart ebooks, where users who bought an e-reader from Walmart could buy ebooks through them. There was a dedicated Walmart ebooks app for Android and iOS that made things easier. Right off the bat, things were rocky. … [Read more...] about Has the Walmart and Kobo partnership ended?
Scribd now rebranded as Everand
Scribd, the file-sharing platform that also hosts e-books and audiobooks is no more. To put it in the right perspective, the company is now renamed as Everand. Earlier, there used to be three separate entities - Everand, Scribd, and SlideShare that users had access to.Also, each was confined to their respective domains. For instance, user-uploaded documents used to be … [Read more...] about Scribd now rebranded as Everand
What is Amazon Prime Reading?
Amazon Prime Membership is primarily purchased for discounts, often one-day or same-day shipping. If you order many things from Amazon, Prime membership is worth it. Yet the benefits go beyond quick delivery, including added savings, convenience, and entertainment. A Prime membership is $14.99 per month or $139 per year if you pay annually. Amazon also offers additional … [Read more...] about What is Amazon Prime Reading?
New ebooks available on Amazon First Reads for April
Amazon First Reads is a program that Amazon runs, that anyone can participate. Every month a pool of 8 ebook titles are refreshed and encompass a wide array of genres and publishers. Users can select one book and pay $1.99 to download it and the title is yours to keep. For the month of April there are a number of notable titles, such as Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood. You … [Read more...] about New ebooks available on Amazon First Reads for April
The best Kindle Books of April 2024
This April, several new and notable Kindle books will be released. Some are from debut authors, and others are perennial best-selling ones. Spring is in the air; it is time to sit outside and read a good book. Many genres are represented here, including fiction, non-fiction, romance, and mystery. The Hunter - by Tana FrenchIt’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a … [Read more...] about The best Kindle Books of April 2024
Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books
Kindle e-readers have long served as a medium for showing ads. Users either chose to live with it or pay the extra $20 to get rid of those though many said that just politely asking the Amazon support staff to remove the ads worked for many. So far so good but as Futurism reported, here is a new kind of menace that is slowly becoming mainstream - AI-generated cover art of … [Read more...] about Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books