Category: E-Books
MS Reader Just Couldn’t Compete With Amazon’s Kindle Anymore
When it comes to deciding who had the biggest impact in the earliest days of eReading, perhaps the only real answer is Microsoft. Long before the Kindle, or even the…
1DollarScan Makes Transition to eBooks Simpler, Kindle Format Coming Soon
Aside from the psychological transition required for new users, perhaps the largest thing standing in the way of Kindle adoption among book lovers is the element of collectability that often…
Kindle and OverDrive Bringing Library Lending This September?
One of the biggest flaws in the idea of a Kindle purchase for a lot of people has been the complete lack of library lending support. This isn’t a new…
Kindle Book Recommendations: Classics
One of the biggest advantages of something like a Kindle is supposed to be the amazing savings that one can expect from owning such a device. Books should be cheaper,…
Pottermore Brings Books To Kindle, But Leaves Fans Open To Scams
As most of you will almost certainly be aware by now, the ever popular Harry Potter series is on its way to the Kindle. The author, J.K. Rowling, is keeping…
Addressing Kindle Platform Lock-In As Formats Evolve
One of the biggest concerns when deciding which eReader to go with is the DRM. If you get a Kindle, then that means that you can’t read your purchases on…
Considering An Extreme Possibility Of Kindle Book Lending
At this point we know that the Kindle as a physical purchase is not where Amazon is looking to make their money. If anything, the fact that they have gone…
Yes, Harry Potter Is Coming To The Kindle
In recent blogs and reports, a rumor has sprung up that the Harry Potter series being sold through the author’s soon to be opened ‘Pottermore” site will not include direct…
Kindle Textbook Rental Service Not Really Meant For Kindle
In the early days of the Kindle, especially after the initial release of the Kindle DX, it was pretty clear that Amazon had high hopes of it being the biggest…
German Kobo Launch Seems Aimed At International Kindle Presence
Earlier this year, in April, Amazon launched a localized German Kindle Store with over 650,000 titles and around 25,000 German language offerings. Overall, at least for the time, a strong…