It was in 1543 that Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the 1,400 year dominance of Ptolemaic cosmology when he published De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres). A rare, pristine first edition of his manuscript is now for sale for $2.5 million, suggesting that the Sun is at the center of the Solar System and not the Earth. As a … [Read more...] about An exceptionally rare first edition of Copernicus’ De Revolutionibus is for sale
Bigme InkNote Color has been upgraded with an E INK Kaleido 3 Screen
The Good e-Reader and Bigme InkNote Color have been officially upgraded. The screen used to have an E INK Kaleido Plus color e-paper display with a resolution of 936x702 and 117 PPI. The new panel features the latest generation Kaleido 3 screen, providing a more colour-accurate experience with a 1240x930 and 150 PPI resolution. This is a considerable upgrade. However, the old … [Read more...] about Bigme InkNote Color has been upgraded with an E INK Kaleido 3 Screen
How to get a discounted Prime membership
There are two discounted Prime membership options you may need to learn about. If you are an internet shopper or streamer, a Prime membership is highly beneficial.As part of Prime, members can access other savings, benefits, and bundled services for $14.99 per month or $139 per year. For those unable to afford the membership fee, Amazon offers discounted membership options … [Read more...] about How to get a discounted Prime membership
It has been announced that Bookshop.org will sell electronic books
Reports from Publishers Weekly indicate that Bookshop.org will begin selling ebooks by the end of the year and will publish its first print book in October.A beta version of the ebook program is scheduled to launch late this year, enabling users to either buy or read ebooks within their web browser prior to the launch of an ereading app. According to Andy Hunter, founder … [Read more...] about It has been announced that Bookshop.org will sell electronic books
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 and Glowlight 4e are on sale
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 and Nook Glowlight 4e e-readers are on sale until April 8th, 2023. This is an online exclusive, so you won't be able to capitalize on the $30 savings in their physical bookstores. All you need to do is use the promo code BNPRESSOFF30 during checkout, and you can get the deal.The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 features a 6-inch E INK … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 and Glowlight 4e are on sale
Amazon might re-hire those it had laid off earlier
Amazon's earlier decision to lay off 18,000 employees may have come back to bite the company, according to a leaked audio recording. As Gizmodo reported, the recording features an HR executive discussing a potential strategy for rehiring laid-off workers. Insider published the audio on Tuesday, stating that it was recorded during an internal town hall meeting held last month. … [Read more...] about Amazon might re-hire those it had laid off earlier
2018 Kindle Paperwhite like new selling for $40 via Woot
There is a nice sale going on the Kindle e-reader at the moment that will let you own the same for as little as just $40. More specifically, it is the 2018 model ad-supported version of the Kindle Paperwhite that is on offer. Also, the trade-off here is that it is refurbished Kindle Paperwhite e-readers that are being sold though as mentioned at Woot, the e-readers are as good … [Read more...] about 2018 Kindle Paperwhite like new selling for $40 via Woot
More than half of Britons prefer to read, but for lack the time
According to a recent survey, more than half of the people in the UK feel they are too busy in their day-to-day lives to find time to read, The Mirror reported. Around one in four people say they only have time to read when they are on holiday. Mystery novels and thrillers are the most popular genres that readers prefer to read while on vacation. Men are more likely than women … [Read more...] about More than half of Britons prefer to read, but for lack the time
The number of Spotify listeners has reached half a billion with the ability to preview music, podcasts and audiobooks
As its monthly active listenership topped 500 million, Spotify Technology SA announced on Wednesday that it would implement new features such as smart shuffle and previews of podcasts and music playlists on its audio streaming platform. In an effort to attract users and advertisers to its podcast and audiobooks business in recent years, the Swedish company announced the launch … [Read more...] about The number of Spotify listeners has reached half a billion with the ability to preview music, podcasts and audiobooks
The Best Audible Audiobooks for March, 2023
This month, several new audiobooks have hit the market, and the Good e-Reader Audible list provides your online destination that covers the best new titles worth your time. You will get a sense of what the best fiction and nonfiction audiobooks are out or coming out soon. Check out the most anticipated listens of the month, from fiction to memoirs and thrillers. Hello … [Read more...] about The Best Audible Audiobooks for March, 2023
The Best Kindle Books to read in March, 2023 according to Amazon Book Editors
This March, otherwise known as the Ides of March, is full of great reads to buy on your Kindle e-reader or one of their apps for Android or iOS. A wide array of genres are represented, such as fiction and non-fiction. You will find the latest from the best-selling authors of Dear Edward, The Luminaries, and Evicted—plus chilling true crime, a sensitive deep dive into … [Read more...] about The Best Kindle Books to read in March, 2023 according to Amazon Book Editors
It does not seem likely that audiobook advertisements will be phased out any time soon
As you commute on your daily commute, listening to a captivating audiobook takes your mind away from reality, where your mind is absorbed in scenes of action and romance. However, your listening is interrupted by an advertisement from, for example, Pampers or Geico.In this case, it appears Audible is once again testing the number of ad breaks potential users will tolerate … [Read more...] about It does not seem likely that audiobook advertisements will be phased out any time soon