Kobo is relying too heavily on 3rd parties for their software, such as Dropbox, Overdrive, Pocket, and Device Repairs. This is coming to haunt them. The post Rakuten Kobo relies on too many 3rd parties for their e-reading software first...
GlobeScribe, an AI-powered book translation service, has recently announced the soft launch of its platform, which costs only $ 100 per title. The post Traditional Book Translations are being replaced by AI first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Lots of really hot audiobooks have come out in July, and it is time to beat the heat with one of our top audiobook picks. The post The Top 10 Best New Audible Audiobooks for July 2025 first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Pocket is no longer available on Kobo e-readers, and no software update has been released to remove the broken code yet. The post Pocket is no longer working on Kobo e-readers first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Back in May, Mozilla announced their decision to shut down Pocket, which they went through with on July 8th, leaving Kobo users without any official way to send web articles to Kobo devices. Pocket support was one of the selling points...
Do you need a new pair of wireless headphones or earbuds? Audiobook quality has improved and these is our top picks for Prime Day The post The Best Prime Day 2025 Headphones and Earbuds for Digital Audiobooks first appeared on Good...
I saw some reports online about how Prime Day sales are down this year. I don’t know it that’s true or not, but there’s also the fact that Amazon turned Prime “Day” into a 4-day event this year instead of 2...
The Kindle Scribe 1 is on sale for Prime Day for $199 for the base model, making it one of the best deals around. It has a 300 PPI and allows users to write in e-books and utilize AI features. The post The Amazon Kindle Scribe 1 is on...
Tired of seeing inappropriate books being advertised on the Kindle with Ads? A new update now features a filtering system that allows you to hide them. The post The Amazon Kindle with Ads now has Ad Filtering first appeared on Good...
Amazon has added another Kindle deal to their Prime Day offerings, and as far as “deals” go, this is a really good one. Amazon Prime members can now get the Kindle Scribe for $199 in brand new condition. That’s with the...
Here is our first look at the new Bigme B7 e-reader for 2025. We have a comprehensive Video Unboxing and initial impressions. The post First Look at the Bigme B7 E-Reader 2025 edition first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Amazon has enabled Bluetooth functionality for Kindle e-readers in Canada. Use cases are underwhelming, as Audible is not yet available. The post Bluetooth is now available on Kindle e-readers in Canada first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Onyx Boox is offering a few Prime Day 2025 deals and has reduced the prices on select other models. The post Onyx Boox has some Prime Day 2025 savings first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Reading books seems more intuitive on a dual-screen display than on a single screen. Since most books, manga, comics, and graphic novels have print editions with two-page spreads. The post Would you read comics, books, or manga on the...
DuRoBo Krono features an eye-soothing ePaper display, delivering a pure paper-like comfort and aesthetic. It's designed for immersive reading without eye strain. The post DuRoBo Krono e-reader is available soon via Crowdfunding first...
Amazon has discounts for Prime Video Channels, Audible Premium Plus Membership, Kindle Unlimited, and more! The post Prime Day has lots of deals for reading and listening to music first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Onyx rarely ever puts their Boox devices on sale unless they’ve been replaced by a newer model, and they never do Prime Day sales. That’s why I was surprised to see several Boox devices on sale at Amazon during Prime week....
Serialized Fiction platform Radish has announced that it will shut down operations in late December. The post Radish Fiction is shutting down in December 2025 first appeared on Good e-Reader .
There are Apple, OnePlus, NxtPaper, Google, and Samsung tablets on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2025. The post The best tablets that are on sale for Prime Day 2025 first appeared on Good e-Reader .
Pocketbook has just posted some fairly massive savings for Amazon Prime Day. Seven of their current generation e-readers and e-notebooks available. The post Lots of Pocketbook e-readers on sale for Prime Day 2025 first appeared on Good...
The Barnes and Noble NOOK Glowlight 4, NOOK Glowlight 4 Plus, and the NOOK Tablet 9 are on sale. They can be purchased on the B&N website and also in 625 bookstores in the US. The post Barnes and Noble NOOK e-readers are on sale...
Amazon has every Kindle model and Kindle bundle package on sale for Prime Day, and the sale prices are the lowest ever for the current generation of Kindles. Last week I posted about all the Kindle bundles that are on sale, and...
When Amazon released the latest 5.18.3 software update for Kindles last month, they left the release notes blank, as they often do, so it was easy to assume it was another minor software update without any notable changes. It turns out...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Victoria Strauss just published an in-depth explainer on moral rights. Jonathan Bailey explores how Google has shifted from symbiote to parasite. Mailerlite now lets you sell ebooks...
Bigme recently released a new 7″ color ereader/eNote/phone called the Bigme B7. Their names are so generic it took me a while to notice it’s actually a new model that’s different from the similar Bigme B751C that was...
A new ereader with a 6″ color E Ink screen called the Musnap Neo C has turned up for sale on Amazon. Shipping is still a ways out, but it’s currently being shipped by Amazon and not some iffy third-party seller. It’s...
Prime Day doesn’t officially kick off until July 8th, but Amazon has already rolled out a bunch of early sales on Kindle ereaders, and some of the deals are seriously impressive (the full list is below). The base Kindle and Kindle...
Amazon’s website has gone haywire again. It seems to think it’s 2009 because the Kindle DX has suddenly resurfaced in Amazon’s search results, and it’s even available to order again for $489. Yeah, right. The...
It finally happened. After sixteen years of using ereaders with E Ink screens I finally broke one today. I’ve had batteries die and the power button stopped working on my Kobo Glo, but this is the first time I’ve actually...
Onyx recently started selling bundle packages for some of their devices on Amazon that includes a case, and the interesting thing is the bundle packages are the exact same price as buying the devices individually by themselves. You can...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Victoria Strauss explains why the bankruptcy contract in book contracts may not protect authors. Many indie publishers are noting that B&N is no longer their second largest customer...
Last week I posted a review of the Boox Go 7 BW, and since Onyx also sells a version with a color E Ink screen, I wanted to post a quick comparison between the two. There are two generations of the Boox Go Color 7, but the BW version was...
It’s been a long time since Kobo last had their ereaders on sale in the US, but right now you can get $20 off of the Kobo Libra Colour and $50 off of the Kobo Elipsa 2E. Kobo is also taking 20% off on accessories for the Kobo Libra...
Last week I posted about the new spacing settings that were added to Kindles after the latest software update, and it looks like there were some other changes hidden in the software update as well. I’ve been seeing a bunch of posts...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. BookCon, the consumer-facing side of Book Expo America, is returning after a 6 year hiatus. Researchers at the University of St Andrews have developed a test identify which older book...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. I’m hearing reports that the same toxic behaviors seen on Goodreads have been spotted in the book community on Facebook’s Threads platform. A new paper from researchers at...
Here are a few stories to read this morning. Amazon has added a new accessibility feature section to KDP. After 5 centuries, it appears use of the semicolon is on the decline. The Chicago Sun Times explains how it come to publish a...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. The Chicago Sun Times published a summer reading list with 10 books on it which did not exist (an AI hallucinated them, LOL). Mozilla is shutting down the bookmarking slash read later...
Here are a few stories to read this morning. Bookbub has a post which explains how they choose books for their Featured Deals. Connecticut has passed a law regulating library ebook licensing. It does not go far enough, IMO. Audible is...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. Amazon just announced a new font for KDP Print. A book festival held in Baltimore last weekend has since become infamous for being a fiasco. Victoria Strauss has a couple new scams...
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. The judge in the Meta AI piracy case has expressed doubt that generative AI could ever be considered fair use. The Onyx Boox Mira is a 25.3″ E-ink monitor which costs nearly $2k....
With launch problems fixed, first colour Kindle improves reading experience – but it is pricey and too small for comics Amazon’s first Kindle with a colour screen had been a very long time coming and then suffered a rough landing last...
Did you know there’s a special day dedicated to tidying up your book collection? Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, observed every February 20th, is the perfect opportunity to organize your shelves, rediscover forgotten gems, and make space...
In the vast reaches of the Empire, where planets serve as mere outposts and survival depends on skill and secrecy, one man’s quiet existence is about to be turned upside down. “Hidden City,” a gripping sci-fi fantasy novel,...
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, romance, and heartfelt gestures. While chocolates and flowers are classic gifts, why not surprise your special someone with something that lasts longer and nourishes the soul? A book is the perfect...
Some books have a way of standing the test of time, captivating readers across generations with their compelling stories, intriguing ideas, and unforgettable characters. Today, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with some of the...
Books have a magical way of touching our hearts, expanding our minds, and even changing our lives. Whether it’s a single line that resonates deeply or a passage that offers profound wisdom, book quotes have the power to inspire,...
February is the month of love, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into stories that capture the magic of romance? Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a fan of passionate love stories, or simply looking for a...
At Free-Ebooks.net, we take pride in showcasing talented authors who captivate readers with their unique storytelling. This month, we are thrilled to feature Canadian novelist Stephanie Van Orman, a versatile writer whose works span...