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This spring reading guide highlights ten immersive books from independent publishers that transport readers to unique settings—from historical cities and fantastical worlds to remote villages and musical mysteries. These selections go beyond mainstream titles and feature a mix of genres...

Apple has removed the ability to publish e-books directly to Apple Books through its Pages app. This change came with the latest update that introduced AI-powered features under “Apple Intelligence.” Apple reportedly made this move to avoid complications around users creating AI-generated books...

Apple is facing a $5 billion class action lawsuit over its Apple Books platform. The lawsuit claims that Apple misleads customers into thinking they own the e-books they purchase, when in reality, they are only licensing them. This licensing arrangement means Apple can remove access to digital...

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March 2025 brought a fresh wave of standout Kindle releases across genres—from gripping thrillers and emotional dramas to fantasy and memoir. Leading the pack is Sunrise on the Reaping, the highly anticipated second prequel in The Hunger Games series, now topping bestseller lists. Oprah’s Book...

Calibre, a leading e-book conversion software, has released version 8.0 with major updates. The new version introduces native support for the KEPUB format used by Kobo e-readers, allowing users to view, edit, and convert KEPUB files. It also automatically converts EPUB to KEPUB when sending...

CLEVELAND – March 18, 2025 – Sora has released its second annual digital reading report, The State of K-12 Digital Reading (2023-2024), showcasing a record-breaking year for ebook and audiobook usage in schools. Based on data from 62,000 schools worldwide (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024), key...

Over the past year, Google has processed a record-breaking 3.5 billion DMCA takedown requests, a dramatic increase from just 250,000 per year fifteen years ago. The surge is largely driven by publishers like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Princeton University Press...

It looks like NetGalley has officially moved away from Adobe Digital Editions for DRM protection and switched to Readium Licensed Content Protection (LCP). This change enhances security while allowing users to download and read books on any LCP-supported device or app. NetGalley Shelf has used...

Public libraries worldwide have significantly increased their digital lending over the past decade, with a record 739 million digital checkouts in 2024 through OverDrive, marking a 17% increase from 2023. Notably, 192 library systems, consortia, and school libraries exceeded one million digital...

Amazon and Bloomsbury Publishing have resolved a months-long dispute over their agreement to sell e-books and print titles. For the past two months, e-books were sold without a formal contract, and tensions escalated when it appeared that Harry Potter books and other bestsellers would be pulled...

The next Stuff Your Kindle Day is happening tomorrow, January 23, 2025, with a special focus on mystery books. This popular event will feature over 170 free e-books, including categories like Contemporary Cozies, Historical Cozies, and Paranormal Cozies. The event, hosted by the Cozy Mystery...

Scribd’s Everand has unveiled its latest State of Reading Report, highlighting key trends and insights from a survey of 1,500 participants. Reading as a Source of Well-being • 94% of respondents view reading as essential, with 95% reading for leisure and 85% for relaxation. •...

Users are reporting issues with downloading previously purchased Kindle e-books from Amazon’s website. The problem occurs when attempting to download and transfer content to a Kindle device via the “Content” page. After signing in, users are redirected back to the sign-in page, resulting in an...

The new year brings a fantastic lineup of e-books catering to diverse tastes, including sci-fi, romance, thrillers, and literary fiction. Here are the top picks: 1. The Favorites: A Novel A tale of love and resilience in the elite world of figure skating. 2. Wind and Truth: Book...

Amazon Prime members can claim two free Kindle e-books this month via the Amazon First Reads program, which typically offers one free e-book each month. To redeem the offer, visit the First Reads page through a web browser and choose your desired titles. Avoid using the Amazon or Kindle apps, as...

On December 27, 2024, the latest “Stuff Your Kindle Day,” a popular event where Romance, dark fantasy, and sci-fi e-books are heavily discounted or free, faced significant issues. Many users downloaded numerous books in bulk, triggering Amazon’s AI to flag their accounts for suspicious activity...

Here’s a summary of the featured audiobooks from the New York Times Best Sellers list for 2024: Fiction: 1. James: A Novel A retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s perspective, showcasing his eloquence and the “slave filter” he uses. Comedic and poignant. 2. All...

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Amazon has introduced a new Discover tab on its Kindle Unlimited website to improve the user experience of finding good books, addressing a common criticism of the platform. This feature highlights bestsellers often found on popular lists, making it easier to find high-quality books among the...