Overdrive is the most popular company in the world that powers your local libraries' digital collection of audiobooks and ebooks. Reader demand for ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and streaming video drives library lending to grow by 19 percent in 2023. Readers worldwide borrowed 662 million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. This data stems from over 92,000 … [Read more...] about Libraries audiobook and ebook lending grew by 19% in 2023
Moaan Mix 7S e-reader is now available
Moaan has just released the Mix 7s, a device that is based on the Mix 7, that came out last year. This device is similar when it comes to specs, however there are some differences. Primarily it is using the latest generation E INK Carta 1200 display, which increases performance by 35% across the board. It also has a black front, and rose gold, surrounding the bezel and on the … [Read more...] about Moaan Mix 7S e-reader is now available
First Look at the Pocketbook InkPad X Pro
Pocketbook has done something exciting. They have just released the first e-notebook or e-note. This product is designed to replace digital paper at home or in the office. It is also their first device to forgo their typical Linux operating system and instead use Google Android and its full Google Play functionality. This device has physical buttons and a WACOM screen; it can … [Read more...] about First Look at the Pocketbook InkPad X Pro
The Best Kindle Books for January 2024
The holidays are over, and most people will be getting back to work and commuting. This is a great time to pick up a few new ebooks to populate a new e-reader or discover brand-new authors. This month, many debut authors and some perennial favourites exist. Good e-Reader compiles a monthly reading list and starts 2024 with a bang. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Cyrus Shams is … [Read more...] about The Best Kindle Books for January 2024
The Best E-Readers for Seniors
E-Readers are very popular with seniors for a myriad of reasons. Screen sizes have increased over the years and it is quite easy to increase the font size, so more text fits on the screen. This not only applies to ebooks, but also digital magazines and newspapers. I know lots of seniors that go to the bookstore and buy large print books, these often are double the price of the … [Read more...] about The Best E-Readers for Seniors
The best e-readers of 2023 from around the world
Good e-Reader has reviewed over 65 different e-readers that have come out in 2023. We are in a prime position to provide everyone with our top picks from each company that makes them. This time of year, there are dozens of top e-reader lists, and everyone talks about the Amazon Kindle or Kobo when there is a ton of value from other companies. Our best e-readers of 2023 in the … [Read more...] about The best e-readers of 2023 from around the world
What is next for e-readers in 2024?
Welcome to another exciting edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show. Michael and Peter will be with you for a good hour, discussing what is next for the e-reader and e-note industry in 2024. What will Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Remarkable do? They will all release new hardware; this show covers what you can expect. There are some trends for 2024. Smaller regional … [Read more...] about What is next for e-readers in 2024?
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 Plus sold out until May 2024
The latest generation premium e-reader from Barnes and Noble, the Nook Glowlight 4 Plus was sold out before Christmas and the product listing has just been updated and things don't look good. The device is sold out and doesn't look like it will be available for purchase online until May, 31st 2024. This is close to six months of it being out of stock. If you need to buy one … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 Plus sold out until May 2024
B&N sends out Congratulations. Your New NOOK is registered! emails by mistake
Barnes and Noble has sent out a copious number of emails in the past few days to customers in the United States. Most of the emails were sent to people that stated 'Congratulations. Your New NOOK is registered.' Good e-Reader has learned that the vast majority of customers have never had a NOOK e-reader or used the NOOK reading app for Android or iOS. This email can be … [Read more...] about B&N sends out Congratulations. Your New NOOK is registered! emails by mistake