Ireland announced it is finally doing away with the VAT that has so far been applicable to e-books and audiobooks so far, independent.ie reported. This marks a significant development for avid readers who have long grappled with the burden of higher prices on e-books compared to their printed counterparts brought about by the imposition of higher taxes. Minister McGrath … [Read more...] about VAT abolished on e-books and audiobooks in Ireland
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Amazon titles on offer for 99p for World Book Day in the UK and Ireland
The first Thursday of every March is celebrated as World Book Day in the UK and Ireland. The event is marked to promote the culture of reading among children. On this day, every child on full-time education in England and Ireland is provided a voucher meant for spending on books. Now, as the Mirror reported, Amazon too is celebrating the event by offering popular Kindle titles … [Read more...] about Amazon titles on offer for 99p for World Book Day in the UK and Ireland
Kindle creating political turmoil in Ireland
The Social Democratic and Labour Party in Ireland has accused an election polling station worker for reading on their Kindle. They say that it is a breach of electoral rules, "there must be a zero tolerance approach to any breach of the rules that are in place to guarantee fair elections" they said The head election agent at the polling station in question said "One of our … [Read more...] about Kindle creating political turmoil in Ireland