During Big Library Read, the largest digital book club in the world, readers from all over the world may enjoy a National Book Award Finalist book. With a current public library card, readers can join thousands of people worldwide in borrowing Tastes Like War, Grace M. Cho's stirring memoir, from their local public library from May 3–17. On the Libby app, library card users can … [Read more...] about Participating in the Global Book Club with a Memoir that is a Finalist for a National Book Award
The Dutch Appeals Court rules that the ISP must send the eBook pirate a warning notice
Although the Dutch government makes it difficult to warn persistent pirates, the Dutch anti-piracy organization BREIN is eager to do so. A bulk notice-forwarding technique was recently abandoned due to privacy concerns, and the problem has been at the center of numerous lawsuits. In a victory for BREIN, a court of appeals decided today that ISPs may be forced, in certain … [Read more...] about The Dutch Appeals Court rules that the ISP must send the eBook pirate a warning notice
Kindle Scribe models drop to new lows thanks to an Amazon promotion
The Kindle Scribe, Amazon's first e-ink tablet, may be worth trying out if you've been wondering about doing so. The greatest discount we've seen on the Amazon Kindle Scribe yet is presently available for Prime members on every model: 17 percent off. The least expensive choice, the Kindle Scribe 16GB with a Basic Pen, now costs $283 instead of $340. The e-ink tablet allows … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe models drop to new lows thanks to an Amazon promotion
Amazon provides free returns without the need for a box, tape, or label
Amazon is well known for its customer-centric approach and commitment to providing a seamless shopping experience. One of the ways that Amazon achieves this is by offering free returns with no box, tape, or label needed. This is a unique service that sets Amazon apart from many other retailers. Customers who wish to return an item log into their Amazon account and initiate … [Read more...] about Amazon provides free returns without the need for a box, tape, or label
Overcoming Reading Challenges: Breaking Down Barriers with Audiobooks
The key to success in schooling overall is literacy. Every subject in the school requires strong reading abilities to succeed. Literacy abilities are crucial in all subject areas, not only English Language Arts programs; this includes math, history, and all other subject areas. Beyond the classroom, reading and writing are crucial life skills. Lack of reading ability has a … [Read more...] about Overcoming Reading Challenges: Breaking Down Barriers with Audiobooks
Apple will release a journaling app with iOS 17
A Wall Street Journal article claims that Apple intends to introduce a personal writing app at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. All iPhones running iOS 17 will come with the app preloaded, and it will be tightly integrated with the user's phone's contacts, location services, and other features. The Wall Street Journal based its report on an analysis of … [Read more...] about Apple will release a journaling app with iOS 17
BuzzFeed News shuts down after bringing media into the digital age
By closing down its namesake news branch, BuzzFeed is ending a revolutionary era of online journalism. It started as a quirky digital upstart and became a Pulitzer Prize-winning business. However, it finally succumbed to the harsh realities of digital publishing that have brought down many of its competitors. A journal once viewed as a serious competitor to traditional media … [Read more...] about BuzzFeed News shuts down after bringing media into the digital age
For 2022, major publishers saw flat book sales
A fall in profits at Penguin Random House, Lagardère Publishing, and HarperCollins in 2022 compared to 2021 was caused by rising costs and sluggish demand, affecting three of the four leading publishers that reported their financial results. With a 16.4% increase in earnings on an 18.5% increase in sales, Simon & Schuster was the only publisher to buck the … [Read more...] about For 2022, major publishers saw flat book sales
How to set up a Fire tablet so that it is suitable for children
Your Fire tablet is an incredibly multi-functional entertainment tool that you can use for productivity, reading, viewing videos, gaming, and much more. The same tablet might also be quite useful for your children. All you need to do is create a child profile, which gives you the ability to change content and browser settings' age restrictions, set a device's bedtime limit, … [Read more...] about How to set up a Fire tablet so that it is suitable for children