Michael Kozlowski

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Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Tolino Family Sharing is going to be live on October 19th

The German e-reader company Tolino, has announced that they have developed a Family Sharing system. It will allow you to buy a single ebook and share it with up to six uses from one household. It is set to go live on October 19th, 2020 and is part of the 14.0.1 firmware update.

Barnes and Noble Experienced a Cyber Attack

Barnes and Noble experienced an outage last week, that affected their cloud…

Google Play Books implements 70% commission on ebook sales

Google Play Books is changing their commission structure for publishers and self-published…

Should E INK E-Notes Continue to use Glass based Displays?

There is no shortage of E INK based digital note taking devices or e-notes that have hit he market in 2020. The vast majority are using glass based displays. This includes the Remarkable 2, Onyx Boox Note Air, Supernote A6X and a myriad of others. Glass makes the screen more durable and a stylus is less likely to scratch the screen. The downsides is glass based displays are heavier and there is less friction, when drawing on the screen. 

eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020

Over the course of the global pandemic, ebook sales have been soaring.…

Amazon Prime Day has huge Kindle deals in Canada and US

I would recommend the Kindle Oasis for Canadians, it is the best e-reader Amazon has ever made and the savings are large enough, that is worth it to pull the trigger. Prime Day is normally lower than Black Friday Sales for e-readers. If you live in the States, the Paperwhite has the most value, in terms of total savings.

Onyx Boox Note Air Hands on Review

believe the Air provides more value than most other 10.3 inch digital note taking devices on the market. It is superior to the Remarkable 2, the only advance it has, is being able to draw at an angle, due to the tilt functionality it has. The Air can install apps, is faster, can play games or watch videos.  The Air would be a good upgrade if you have the Nova 2, Note 1,  SuperNote A5, Remarkable 1 or an older e-note. This device is snappy, responsive, has great hardware and a deadly note taking system.  

Kodansha to release same-day manga on ComiXology Unlimited

Kodansha has announced that they are going to be releasing digital manga, the same day, on ComiXology Unlimited. Anyone with a subscription plan will be able to read new releases of manga including Attack on Titan, EDENS ZERO, The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm, and more.

Kobo is running a two day sale on the Clara HD and Libra

Kobo has just launched a two day sale on some of their most popular e-readers. You can purchase the Kobo Libra H2O in Canada for $179, the regular price is $199. The Kobo Clara HD is also on sale for $119, the regular price is $149. Meanwhile in the United States, the Libra is on sale for $149, regular price is $169, and the Clara HD is available for $99, normal price is $119. Kobo is also offering free shipping on all e-readers and accessories.

Lamy Al-Star WACOM EMR Stylus Review

The design of the stylus is a piano black and the body is comprised of anodized aluminum and the grip is made of an ergonomic plastic. There is shortcut button right above the nib, which can be mapped as an eraser. There is a metal clip at the top that you can use to attach it to a case. It comes with two replacement nibs, that are 0.7 mm in size . It also comes with a tool to remove the nibs.

Barnes and Noble Nook syncing systems are down

Barnes and Noble is experiencing an outage on their Nook e-readers and the Nook apps for Android and iOS. The Nook libraries are not syncing or loading purchases, which means you cannot read ebooks, view your purchases or make new purchases. The entire system has crashed and it won’t be fixed for a couple of days.

The Boyue Likebook Ares receives Android 8.1 update

The Boyue Likebook Ares initially shipped with Android 6.0 and this lower…

The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services

Major publishers in the Netherlands are certainly not risk adverse and unlimited audiobook, ebook and digital magazine services are thriving. There are all sorts of options for people to pay a low monthly fee and get access to a ton of content.

Unboxing the Onyx Boox Note Air

The stylus has been redesigned and has a magnet inside of it, so it will snap to the edge of the Air. The pen is basic and does not have an eraser. Onyx says that the nibs are replaceable, but they won’t be available until the end of October. The back of the Note Air is made of a blue brushed aluminum and has an orange racing stripe on the side, the Onyx logo is the same color. On the side is your speaker, power button and USB-C port. All of the other sides are clean and have no ports or anything else. The screen is flush with the bezel and is made of glass. The main bezel is black, and the other bezel on the side of the screen is blue, with an orange Onyx logo. This is a very interesting industrial design, something that Onyx has never really done before.

Did you know Amazon has daily ebook deals?

If you intend on buying a new Kindle for the first time…

Supernote A6X Hands on Review

The Supernote A6X is a dedicated digital note taking device and came…

Australian audiobook market is being driven by new users

The Australian audiobook market is emerging and there is room for growth from new and established players. I think in order for it to go to the next level, Austrian publishers and self-published authors have to focus on converting their backlist and front-list to audio editions. The overall revenue pales in comparison to the United States, which generated $1.31 billion in revenue in 2019, a 15.9% increase over 2018. In the five-year period from 2015-2019, downloaded audio grew a total of 143.8%.

Amazon Kindles will be on sale for Prime Day

Amazon has just released a preview of what they are going to be discounting for Prime Day, and it is good news if you want to buy a new Kindle e-Reader. The Kindle Paperwhite will receive a massive $50 discount and will be available for just $79.99. The Kindle Kids Edition will have $35 in savings and will be a paltry $74.99. There should be more Kindle deals when Prime Day occurs on October 13th and 14th, it is likely the entry level Kindle will receive some savings.

Will Boyue release another Likebook?

Boyue released a bunch of digital note taking devices last year such…

Scribd launched an advertising campaign in Mexico

Scribd is bullish on the Mexican market, since they launched a localized…

Apple will launch new iPhones on October 13th

Apple is going to be having a digital only event on October…

Will you buy the Onyx Boox Note Air?

The Onyx Boox Note Air features a new asymmetrical design that is…

Amazon discounts Kindle Essential Bundles

If you are looking to purchase a new Kindle for someone for the upcoming holiday season, you are in luck. Amazon has just discounted various Essential Bundles exclusively for Prime Members. The standard Kindle Essential bundle is available for $89.97, roughly $45 off its normal price, or the Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle for $119.97, which is roughly $70 off its normal price.  The bundles basically come with a free case, the color can be selected during checkout. They also come with a wall charger, great if someone doesn’t have or use a computer to charge via USB.