Following an announcement from earlier this year, Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) was officially launched on June 26th. Comprising writers, illustrators, and creators from children’s and adult literature sectors, AABB aims to unite authors nationally and locally in support of grassroots efforts against book bans and challenges across the United States. Author and AABB … [Read more...] about Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
e-Reader News
iReader Neo 2 Comes in a New Island Blue Shade
The iReader Neo 2 e-reader is now available in a new shade of Island Blue. Almost every other specs remains the same. That includes a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display that is backed by a front light feature having 30 levels of brightness and 30 levels of color temperature controls. The display otherwise has a 300 PPI resolution and has a 27 percent faster response time. Other … [Read more...] about iReader Neo 2 Comes in a New Island Blue Shade
The Book House – New eReader and Vivlio app
Casa del Libro has taken an important step towards the digital era with the launch of its own new generation ereader, to replace the Tagus. This new device is called Vivlo, and it has not arrived alone, since the complementary mobile app Vivlo has also been presented. Double bet on digital to continue surviving in such a competitive world. This initiative seeks to offer … [Read more...] about The Book House – New eReader and Vivlio app
The Tale of two Naomis; Klein wins award for Doppelganger
Naomi Klein, a prominent Canadian writer and activist, has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction with her book Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World. The Tale of Two Naomis Doppelganger is Klein's personal account into the world of online misinformation, sharing the story of how she's often been mistaken for Naomi Wolf. Wolf is also an author and journalist, … [Read more...] about The Tale of two Naomis; Klein wins award for Doppelganger
Hanvon Clear 6 Pro with Super Clear 300PPI E Ink Display Launched
The Hanvon Clear 6 Pro e-reader has been launched, ITHome reported. The e-reader comes with a 6-inch monochrome 300 PPI 'super clear' E Ink display having 30-level DC dimming with cool and warm control settings. The display is aided by the Regal afterimage elimination technology which ensures faster page refresh times while ensuring the least ghosting effect. It supports a … [Read more...] about Hanvon Clear 6 Pro with Super Clear 300PPI E Ink Display Launched
Millie’s Library e-Reader Now Available to Buy for 40% Less
Those in South Korea can own the Millie's Library e-Book Reader for a flat 40 percent discount if they agree to a yearly subscription pack from KT, the website MobileNewsis reported. The subscription pack spanning 12 months is priced a monthly KRW 20,900 while the same for 24 months comes down to KRW 14,400 per month. The offer is applicable to all existing KT customers and is … [Read more...] about Millie’s Library e-Reader Now Available to Buy for 40% Less
Kobo Libra Colour and PocketBook e-Readers Discounted
If you are looking for a new e-reader device and looking for some nice deals, here are a few you can consider. Kobo Libra Colour It has been just months since Kobo launched the Libra Colour e-reader. It comes with a nice 7-inch Kaleido 3 color e-paper display and is also compatible with the Kobo Stylus 2 pen which can be used to make notes or highlight texts and so on. Now … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour and PocketBook e-Readers Discounted
Beyond the Pages: The power and importance of Rereading for Children
Whether it's a beloved childhood story or a favorite movie, revisiting familiar narratives offers a profound sense of comfort. There's something immensely reassuring about returning to the same stories, pictures, and characters. It's akin to the way many adults turn to their favorite movies or TV shows when they're feeling under the weather or down. Especially during times … [Read more...] about Beyond the Pages: The power and importance of Rereading for Children
Costco to stop selling books year-round
Costco recently announced its decision to significantly reduce regular book offerings in stores across the United States starting January 2025. The mega-warehouse will limit book sales to the holiday shopping period, from September through December, discontinuing regular stocking for the rest of the year. This change marks a significant shift that will likely pose challenges … [Read more...] about Costco to stop selling books year-round
Hanvon Clear6 Pro With 6-inch 300 PPI E INK Display to Launch Soon
Hanvon is now accepting pre-orders for the Clear6 Pro e-reader, ITHome reported. Pre-sale starts June 11 which is when a deposit is to be made while the remaining is to be paid on June 15. The company said pre-orders can be placed for just one yuan at the moment, which comes to 14 cents in USD. That said, there isn't much that we know of the Clear6 Pro at the moment though it … [Read more...] about Hanvon Clear6 Pro With 6-inch 300 PPI E INK Display to Launch Soon
Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is a 300 PPI E-Notebook
Onyx Boox has unveiled its first 10.3-inch black and white e-paper e-notebook, the Onyx Boox Go 10.3. This innovative device, equipped with 300 PPI for the screen, stands out as one of the year's most exciting new products. It boasts Google Android 12, full access to the Google Play Store, a powerful processor, and a generous amount of RAM, making it a top contender for daily … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is a 300 PPI E-Notebook
Onyx Boox Go Color 7 is a new e-reader that looks like the Kindle Oasis
Onyx Boox has just released a new 7-inch e-reader with a Kaleido 3 screen and has the same form factor as the Amazon Kindle Oasis. The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 is an excellent device with physical page-turn buttons, Android 12, Google Play and plenty of RAM and processing power. If you want a colour e-reader in 2024, this deserves a serious look, as the design focuses on … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Go Color 7 is a new e-reader that looks like the Kindle Oasis
8 Reasons for Rereading a favorite book
1. Comfort and Familiarity: Re-reading a book can be like revisiting an old friend. The familiar characters, settings, and plotlines provide a sense of comfort and nostalgia, much like rewatching a favorite movie. 2. Discovering New Details: Every time you reread a book, you may notice new details or subtleties that you missed before as you were engaged with the main plot … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons for Rereading a favorite book
The Kindle Oasis is Back in Stock
The Kindle Oasis is back in stock, which Amazon is claiming happens to be the latest version of the model that is on sale right now. This shouldn't be much of a concern given how slow-paced E Ink devices are when it comes to innovation so that devices launched almost half a decade back continue to be as fresh as ever. The other aspect here that is equally exciting is that … [Read more...] about The Kindle Oasis is Back in Stock