In the dynamic realm of book subscriptions, services like Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus have revolutionized reading experiences. However, for avid readers residing outside major markets, accessing these literary treasures has been a challenge—until now. Enter Kobo Plus, the subscription service from the renowned Canadian e-books retailer, Kobo, making its debut in the … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus debuts in Norway, can be a boon for those seeking English-language content
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National Library of Norway Digitizes 250,000 ebooks
The National Library of Norway has just digitized 250,000 ebooks from physical copies that were all published before the year 2000.  The vast majority of titles have some sort of historical importance in Norway or are royalty free and considered classics. Around 4,000 titles has not been published for free, as they have been reserved by a publisher or author. The ebooks are … [Read more...] about National Library of Norway Digitizes 250,000 ebooks
National Library of Norway Digitizing All Books Published in Norway
The National Library of Norway has embarked on an ambitious mission, that of digitizing all of its titles with the hope of achieving this by mid-2020. Such an endeavor will cover every book ever published in the country since, as per Norwegian law, all published material in all media should be deposited with the National Library of Norway. This will ensure everyone in Norway … [Read more...] about National Library of Norway Digitizing All Books Published in Norway
School In Norway Bans Tablet, Smartphone Devices
With digital teaching aids seeing greater acceptance in the education segment the world over, a city in Norway has decided to buck the trend by introducing a ban on the use of tablets, smartphones, and digital cameras in all schools in the city of Kristiansand. Such a move, which the authorities justify is aimed at putting an end to in-school bullying, will affect all 38 … [Read more...] about School In Norway Bans Tablet, Smartphone Devices