Hoopla revealed via a press release the digital titles that were borrowed the most in the US this year. The library platform said it used data gathered from more than 10,000 public libraries to comes across the titles that were most in demand. The company categorized the information into various segments which includes e-books, audiobooks, and comics, among others. "At the … [Read more...] about Hoopla Reveals Most Borrowed e-Book and Audiobook Titles in 2024
Supernote Manta to Launch Soon, Likely to be Priced $459
The Supernote A5 X2 is one piece of E Ink hardware that the company has been keeping prospective buyers on the tenterhooks for long. First teased about a year ago now, there has been very little about the e-note device that has made it to the public domain. Fortunately, there is something about the device that has leaked online. Amazingly, the news has emerged directly from … [Read more...] about Supernote Manta to Launch Soon, Likely to be Priced $459
Half of all US Adults get their news from Social Media
US adults are increasingly ditching newspaper subscriptions and getting daily news from social media. Pew Research found that just over half (54%) say they at least sometimes get news from social media, up slightly from the last few years. Facebook and YouTube outpace all other social media sites where Americans regularly get news. About a third of US adults say they regularly … [Read more...] about Half of all US Adults get their news from Social Media
Kodansha USA Launching Kodansha Print Club
Kodansha USA is one of the largest manga companies. It is launching Kodansha Print Club, which will bring digital-first favourites to print, starting with Love, That’s an Understatement, Teppu and Blade Girl. Penguin Random House will distribute these manga titles to bookstores and comic book stores throughout the United States. Starting December 10, 2024, customers can … [Read more...] about Kodansha USA Launching Kodansha Print Club
Barnes and Noble Nook e-Readers are all on Sale
Barnes and Noble have just put their entire Nook e-reader and tablet lineup on sale. This is a big deal because they rarely run promotions on their e-readers. The Nook Glowlight 4 regular price is $149.99 and can be yours today for $129.99. Their flagship Nook Glowlight 4 Plus street price is $199.99 but slashed to $179.99. The Lenovo Nook 9 is also on sale for $129, a … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook e-Readers are all on Sale
The Best Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $135
Amazon continues their long march to the Christmas season, and they have heavily discounted the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite. The price has been slashed by $25 and is available for $135.00. This is not as low as the recent Black Friday Sale, but it is worth buying now since it won't receive a further discount this year. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the world's most … [Read more...] about The Best Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $135
Should Ghost Writers Be Credited For Writing Celebrity Books?
Ghostwriting is nothing new; it has been done since books were published. However, they rarely get credit for writing a book, whereas celebrities get all the credit. The Society of Authors in the United Kingdom calls for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children. The Society said in a blog post, "Many … [Read more...] about Should Ghost Writers Be Credited For Writing Celebrity Books?
Amazon Releases New Update for 10th, 11th and 12th generation Kindles
Amazon has released a new update for the current generation, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Basic. They also have updates for the previous 11th and 10th generation models. The patch notes do not disclose any new features but mention bug fixes and performance improvements. Amazon has been pushing out updates every month and often introducing new features. The stability patches are … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases New Update for 10th, 11th and 12th generation Kindles
Several Kobo e-Reader Discounted as Part of Holiday Sale
Kobo offers discounts on several of its frontline e-reader devices, and the prices are the same as during Black Friday sales. Deals are available on the Kobo Clara Colour, Kobo Sage, and the Kobo Elipsa 2E. The Kobo Libra Colour is not included in the sale and is selling at its original rate. Interestingly, the Kobo Clara Colour has been discounted for the first time since its … [Read more...] about Several Kobo e-Reader Discounted as Part of Holiday Sale
AOC XiaoQ Reader With 5.76-inch E Ink Display Launched
Small e-readers are becoming rarer by the day but here is one that seems to defy the trend. It is the AOC XiaoQ Reader e-reader device which, as ITHome reported, comes with a 5.76-inch E Ink display. It translates to a display resolution of 680 x 920 or 198 PPI pixel density. That might be a few pixels less than the range-topping 300 PPI resolution seen on recent devices but it … [Read more...] about AOC XiaoQ Reader With 5.76-inch E Ink Display Launched
HyRead Gaze Pro Note C Pre-Orders to Start Soon, Comes in an Enticing Brown Shade
HyRead has a new e-note device to offer in the form of the HyRead Gaze Pro Note C featuring a 7.8-inch color e-paper display. Pre-orders for the same are going to be accepted starting December 18 with deliveries to commence soon thereafter. What is going to be even more exciting is that the e-note will come in a shade of brown along with another version that is done up in … [Read more...] about HyRead Gaze Pro Note C Pre-Orders to Start Soon, Comes in an Enticing Brown Shade
Wind and Truth, The Stormlight Archives Series Book 5 Has Arrived
After 21 years and five books, Brandon Sanderson's 'Wind and Truth" finally reached bookstores on December 6th. This book is the eighth installment in his ten-part series, "The Stormlight Archives." Sanderson, often referred to as the "magic guy," is celebrated for creating intricate magic systems in his works and gained recognition for completing Robert Jordan's "Wheel of … [Read more...] about Wind and Truth, The Stormlight Archives Series Book 5 Has Arrived
Here are the Full Specs for the Onyx Boox Note Max
Onyx Boox has been cagey about the upcoming Boox Note Max, a 13.3-inch digital notebook designed for editing PDF files, freehand drawing, and reading. The full specs were unknown for the longest time, but Good e-Reader now has them. The Onyx Boox Note Max features a 13.3-inch E INK Carta 1300 e-paper display with a black-and-white 3200x2400 and 300 PPI resolution. It is the … [Read more...] about Here are the Full Specs for the Onyx Boox Note Max
The Best New Audiobooks and Ebooks of 2025
Several great audiobooks and e-books are coming out in 2025. One of the most notable is Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, the fifth book in the Hunger Games series. It follows Haymitch Abernathy through the Quarter Quell. Bill Gates has a book he wrote called Source Code: My Beginnings, the origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders … [Read more...] about The Best New Audiobooks and Ebooks of 2025
Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024 only comes with the Premium Pen
Amazon sold the original Kindle Scribe with the Basic and Premium Pen. This stylus was used to edit PDF files, freehand draw and write notes inside e-books. The Basic Pen was just a pen to write notes, whereas the Premium Pen had a shortcut button and an eraser and was easier to hold. The new Kindle Scribe 2024 model only has one pen that ships with the device, the Premium Pen, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024 only comes with the Premium Pen
Goodreads announces their best books of 2024
The Goodreads Choice Awards have just been announced. This is their 16th annual Awards, and the fans vote for them. Over 6 million people took part in nominating and voting for the final list. Kristin Hannah, T.J. Klune, Sarah J. Maas, Alice Oseman, and Rebecca Ross are winners. This year, we had a few landslide victories, including Hannah’s historical fiction novel The Women, … [Read more...] about Goodreads announces their best books of 2024