Quick links, tips, and news about reading, books, and libraries
Ebooks are now an inseparable part of the reading experience, together with print books, audiobooks, and enhanced books of all kinds.
It was not always like that. For a long time, many book lovers were afraid that ebooks would replace print books.
Continue reading “Reading ebooks before it was cool”
Bionic reading is a new era in reading experience. Introduced in May 2022, it allows users to read faster and understand more.
Continue reading “Have you tried bionic reading already?”
I just got an email from Persistence Market Research, with highlights from the report on global ebook market perspectives.
According to the report, ebook sales are expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.9% between 2022 and 2032.
Continue reading “Report: global ebook market to be worth $32 billion in 2032”
Books by Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, Franz Kafka, and A.A. Milne entered the public domain on January 1, 2023.
It means that you will be able to read or reuse it without limitations. It’s because the book’s intellectual property rights have expired.
Continue reading “Public domain books by Hemingway and Conan Doyle are already free to download!”
For avid book readers, any idea that would make the reading session more convenient is most welcome.
Sometimes, even the most comfortable chair is not enough, especially when it’s not your back that needs some relief, but hands.
Continue reading “These accessories will help you read for long hours”
Many Apple users end up buying original iPad cases and accessories.
Are you looking for something more personal than this? Something that comes from the world of books rather than technology?
Continue reading “Innovative iPad accessories for avid readers”
This innovative pillow stand will be extremely helpful for long reading sessions.
It’s a combination of a pillow and stand, allowing you to place your e-reader at the right height and angle no matter which position you choose.
Continue reading “The best, most innovative pillow for hands-free reading”
OverDrive is a company that works with libraries all over the world to provide people with access to digital books.
Recently, the company celebrated a major milestone: they had 3 billion checkouts of ebooks worldwide!
Continue reading “OverDrive reached 3 billion checkouts of ebooks and audiobooks worldwide!”
According to Amazon, the 11th-generation Kindle released in 2022 may run up to 6 weeks without the need to recharge it.
The battery life is based on a half hour of reading per day with the display brightness set at 13 and wireless charging turned off.
The number seems stunning, but let’s count battery life in hours instead of weeks, especially that the assumption (half an hour of reading a day) is way too limiting.
Continue reading “Kindle battery lasts 6 weeks, which means… 21 hours”
Usually, the biggest deal on Kindle ebooks is revealed on Cyber Monday. This year it will be November 28 (mark your calendars).
However, you can save up to 80% on over 1,000 Kindle ebooks right now. The books are included on the list of Kindle Monthly Deals.
It’s a lesser-known Kindle deal section but it’s definitely worth exploring. The books are priced between $0.99 and $3.99 each.
💬 Every month, the Kindle Monthly Deals page helps you discover great deals in our rotating selection of Kindle books. Here you’ll find current best selling deals, newly released deals, and so much more.
Take your time, the monthly deals end on the last day of each month, so you will have a chance to compare them to the Cyber Monday 2022 Kindle promotion.
Scroll down the page and hit the “See all results” button to have the full list of eligible books. When you switch the sorting toggle to “Publication Date” you will see the hot new releases at the top.
Full list: Amazon.com: Kindle Book Deals for $3.99 or Less
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