E-books have gained popularity due to their portability and any-time, anywhere approach. Based on the yearly analysis of e-books sales, about 364,38 e-books were sold per minute in 2020. Moreover, the pandemic wave boosted its sales even more in the following rise. Amidst the rise and popularity of e-books, there are many things that are still a myth about these writeups. While … [Read more...] about E-books Myths: 5 Things You Must Know
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E-Book Platforms Face-Off: Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle
Both Google Play Books and Amazon Kindle are very popular among readers. But when it comes to choosing one of them, it can be tricky to make the selection. So, we've created this Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle comparison guide to make the selection easier. Hope this helps: Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle Google Play Books is an e-book digital distribution service … [Read more...] about E-Book Platforms Face-Off: Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle
Merlot of Paperd.ink – Reliable Open-Source E-paper Display Board
E-paper displays have wide applications in various fields, such as e-books, e-newspapers, signage, etc. This technology is a boon for builders, creators, designers, online publishers, and artists. It increases work efficiency, has low power consumption, and provides high visibility under different lighting conditions. These electronic papers (combined with an open-source … [Read more...] about Merlot of Paperd.ink – Reliable Open-Source E-paper Display Board
Audiobook sales spike in the Netherlands
Physical bookstores are popular again in the Netherlands, after losing out to their online counterparts during the pandemic. As NLTimes reported citing inputs from the CPNB foundation, there has been a 16 percent increase in the sale of books via physical bookstores, something that also led to a 25 percent increase in turnover for the bookstores. While that is a welcome change … [Read more...] about Audiobook sales spike in the Netherlands
Apple Books or Kindle. Which one is better?
Amazon and Apple are both behemoths in their own rights, with each having its own distinct business models. However, the one aspect where they both meet and compete with each other is their book business. In fact, for Amazon, Kindle and the ensuing book ecosystem happens to be one of the focus areas of their entire business structure. For Apple, selling or renting books is also … [Read more...] about Apple Books or Kindle. Which one is better?
Our favorite free e-book management software picks
The primary purpose of every E Ink tablet is to serve as an e-book viewer. Most of us e-reader users have amassed varying numbers of e-books on our computers, ready to be exported to our beloved reading devices. My personal library is humongous, giving rise to the need for an e-book management tool. If you're an e-book hoarder like me, chances are that you desperately need a … [Read more...] about Our favorite free e-book management software picks
George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Legendary writer George R. R. Martin has revealed more details pertaining to his latest title in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe. The new entrant to Martin's famed series that was adapted into a hit TV show is titled The Rise of The Dragon. It is a fully illustrated companion novel to the prequel named Fire & Blood as well as the Game of Thrones series in general. As … [Read more...] about George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Up close and personal: Some of the best autobiographies you can read
While we appreciate the fun-filled genres of fantasy and fiction, sometimes the desire to read non-fictional works takes over. Autobiographies come in here, providing us readers with real-life events presented from the perspective of the writer. It is almost as if you are experiencing the life and times of the author yourself, albeit through their eyes. This wonderful branch … [Read more...] about Up close and personal: Some of the best autobiographies you can read
Got your start into high fantasy? Here’s what you can read next.
About a week ago, we made a list of novels that make for excellent reads if you're looking to break into the high fantasy genre. Of course, the list was aimed at readers who are only just entering this excellent branch of literature. There is no shortage of amazing titles under the high fantasy banner, so we continue that list today. Today's fresh set of recommendations … [Read more...] about Got your start into high fantasy? Here’s what you can read next.
Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the best books to pick up right after finishing the critically acclaimed Harry Potter novels. Today's batch of recommendations is fresh out of the high fantasy brand of baking ovens. While our previous recommendations featured many children's and pre-teen books, this list is more appropriate for older readers. High fantasy works are … [Read more...] about Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads