Z-library, one of the largest online e-book platforms, has become very popular because it charges nothing to access its content.Despite facing law enforcement last year, Z-library remained accessible through the dark web. Now, it has made a complete comeback. Recently, the U.S. authorities seized several domains connected to Z-library. But it is still not showing any … [Read more...] about Z-Library Remains Popular Among Students and Teachers
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TikTok announces plans to launch book awards
TikTok, the popular social media platform, is set to launch its own book awards exclusively for the UK and Ireland. The aim of these awards is to honor and recognize outstanding books, authors, content, and creators within the BookTok community, as reported by The Bookseller.The awards will encompass nine distinct categories, including Best Book of the Year, BookTok Author … [Read more...] about TikTok announces plans to launch book awards
Wiley and Perlego agree to extend their partnership to allow students access to affordable e-books
Wiley and Perlego have announced the extension of their partnership, allowing students worldwide to access a vast array of digital books for higher education. The renewed partnership, which will continue until February 2027, builds upon their collaboration since 2019. Under this extended agreement, Perlego will offer students unrestricted access to a comprehensive collection of … [Read more...] about Wiley and Perlego agree to extend their partnership to allow students access to affordable e-books
Over a million e-books hacked from Korean e-book store Aladin, investigations underway
It has been revealed that a portion of e-books has been leaked from the online bookstore Aladin. Amid claims that one million copies have been leaked, Aladin has requested a police investigation while assessing the extent of the damage.Aladin posted a notice on its website under the name of CEO Choi Woo-kyung, expressing deep apologies to the publishers and authors for the … [Read more...] about Over a million e-books hacked from Korean e-book store Aladin, investigations underway
New ChatGPT-based e-Book Generator tool from Ink AI can create full-length e-books easily
Writing an e-book might have become all the more easier than ever before thanks to the new revolutionary e-Book Generator tool by Ink AI, the company revealed via a press release. It basically is an app that harnesses the remarkable capabilities of artificial intelligence to transform your ideas into captivating e-books at an unprecedented speed, which the company is claiming … [Read more...] about New ChatGPT-based e-Book Generator tool from Ink AI can create full-length e-books easily
Z Library warns against accessing any of its copycat sites citing grave security risk
The crackdown and subsequent domain seizures targeting Z-Library have not succeeded in shutting down the site completely, but things have taken on an interesting turn elsewhere. For, several imitation sites have mushroomed in recent times each aiming to cash in on the popularity of the Z Library brand. What’s more, as TorrentFreak pointed, out, such sites are also attracting … [Read more...] about Z Library warns against accessing any of its copycat sites citing grave security risk
Ebook sales declined by 4.8% in February 2023
Digital book sales continue to decline in the United States. This past February, ebook revenues were down 4.8% for the month compared to February 2022 for a total of $87.5 million. Overall, digital audiobooks were up 31.6% for February, reaching $84.5 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 37.0%, coming in at $700 thousand. Year-to-date ebook revenues were down 0.8% … [Read more...] about Ebook sales declined by 4.8% in February 2023
How to Export your Microsoft Word Document to Amazon Kindle
Now, you can convert your MS Word document into an e-book. Then, you can access and read the new e-book on your Kindle reader or any device with the Kindle app.This new, exciting feature was announced on Twitter by Joe Belfiore, product head and co-manager of the Office team:We just updated Word so you can export to Kindle in the Word app.To use this feature, you … [Read more...] about How to Export your Microsoft Word Document to Amazon Kindle
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
App State digital textbook rental program sees 99% participation rate, helps students save $5M in 2022–23
App State introduced a digital textbook rental system in 2021, which has quickly become popular among students. Nearly 99 percent of the student population has utilized the program, which has resulted in savings of over $5 million during the past academic year. This e-book program offers the convenience of downloading and reading textbooks and class materials on students' … [Read more...] about App State digital textbook rental program sees 99% participation rate, helps students save $5M in 2022–23