Ebooks
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Why e-readers belong in your screen-free zone
Banning an e-reader from your bedroom makes as little sense as throwing out a digital alarm clock. Screen-free rules exist to eliminate predatory feeds and blue light – not to outlaw books. An e-paper reader is not a distraction engine; it is a quiet, reflective sanctuary for your attention.
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Spotify now lets you create audiobooks from EPUB files
Creating audio formats usually costs too much money. Now, the Spotify for Authors creation tools let you generate up to five titles at no cost. You upload an EPUB file and pick a voice.
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New iOS and Android reading apps from eBooks.com are a solid alternative to Kindle
Ebook platform eBooks.com has just introduced reading apps for iOS and Android, shifting towards open standards and accessible typography. Here is why this platform is relevant for readers who want to truly own their digital book libraries.
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Is the PocketBook Q phone-sized e-reader worth waiting for? A few reasons to hold out
Phone-sized e-readers are taking over, but most force you to choose between slow, bloated Android devices or tiny tinker toys. With PocketBook announcing the pocketable PocketBook Q for €199, should you delay your autumn purchase? Here is an honest look at whether you should wait.
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How to transfer your Kindle library: why you are asking the wrong question
Are you trying to transfer your Kindle library or remove DRM from your ebooks? Stop wasting your weekend on broken conversion tools. Discover why your unread books are fine where they are, and how to start a real, independent ebook library instead.
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How to set up your own, private ebook library (guide)
Looking to move away from your current ebook store? This practical guide explains how to build, store, and manage an independent, DRM-free personal ebook library on your own computer.
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Buy DRM-free ebooks online – 20 websites to actually own your library
Are you tired of renting digital books from tech giants who change the rules whenever they like? Building a personal library takes some effort, but owning your files feels right. Here are the best websites where you can buy modern DRM-free ebooks and keep them on your drive.
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Why it is time to leave the Kindle ecosystem
Between steep hardware price hikes, tighter DRM, and closed formats, Amazon’s ebook platform is no longer a top choice. If you are weighing up whether to leave the Kindle ecosystem, stepping out into open reading is far simpler than you think.
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The quiet Kindle price hike: Canada and the US hit hard while rivals hold back
If you live in North America, buying a Kindle just got painful. Prices climbed by up to 36% in the US and up to 52% in Canada. Yet in Europe, prices have not changes at all, and competitors hold their ground. Is this massive price hike really justified?
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OverDrive acquires Onleihe, reshaping digital libraries in Germany
Public libraries in the German-speaking world are about to look very different. OverDrive has bought Divibib to replace the old Onleihe system with its own platform.
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Three new ways Spotify is trying to fix audiobook discovery
Is Spotify actually a sensible place to listen to literature? With hundreds of thousands of audiobooks available, navigating them was always tricky. Now, natural conversations, smart prompts, and series trackers aim to reduce the friction.
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What is multi-modal reading and why it’s so exciting?
Most ebooks are just static text pretending to be a physical page. Multi-modal reading shifts the focus to layered formats – combining audio narration, interactive visuals, and soundscapes.
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Multi-modal ebooks are taking over digital publishing (report)
Reading on a screen used to mean staring at flat black text. Now, AI models and interactive media are changing digital books completely. Are we ready for multi-modal reading, or was the old digital page actually enough?
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How paper books make story comprehension easier for your brain (report)
Swiping through a story on a tablet seems convenient, but it forces your brain to work much harder. Recent report shows that reading physical manga saves mental energy and improves narrative comprehension.
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Free Ink is the open e-reader project that gives you back control and privacy
Most modern e-readers lock you into one specific shop. Free Ink takes a different path, letting you drag and drop any EPUB file straight over Wi-Fi without an account.
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Boox Picco teased: the 3.97-inch micro-reader to battle phone addiction
While e-reader screens keep getting bigger, the upcoming Boox Picco goes the opposite direction. At under 4 inches, it offers a clever, distraction-free way to read on the go.
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Amazon is forced to redesign its Kindles thanks to new EU battery rules
Due to upcoming European Union regulations, every new Kindle will soon sport a user-replaceable battery. Rather than making separate versions, Amazon is updating its global range to avoid losing European buyers.
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Report: 170,000 librarians are holding European public life together
With 67,000 public libraries across Europe, a modest workforce of 170,000 professionals now serves 75 million registered patrons. As libraries transform into tech hubs and social shelters, is it realistic to expect workers to do it all on basic budgets?
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Ebooks com wants to make reading easier for dyslexic readers
Ebooks.com is testing a simple one-click mode that adjusts page layouts for dyslexic readers. Instead of forcing you to tweak a dozen confusing typography settings, it gives you a solid, research-backed starting point with just one tap.
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Books in translation: how Europe reads between the lines (report)
We like to pretend Europe is a rich mosaic of different languages. The data tells another story. The new report shows that English dominates our bookshops so heavily that smaller local voices are simply getting priced out.
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Is the age of reading over?
In a world full of fast digital distractions, the ability to read long texts is turning into a rare skill. The Atlantic claims the age of reading is finished, but could this decline actually give a massive advantage to the few who still read?
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Benefits of micro-reading: how tiny e-readers are saving our focus
Micro-reading is a simple trend that replaces empty screen time with short, 5-minute book sessions. Here is how tiny e-readers help you reclaim your focus easily.
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Xteink X3 pocket e-reader guide: specs, comparisons and honest pros and cons
Curious about the low-tech e-ink trend? The Xteink X3 snaps onto your smartphone to offer simple, offline reading wherever you go. Read our complete guide covering key benefits and drawbacks, as well as comparisons to similar devices.
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Leaked images show the 2024 basic Kindle with 25% brighter display and a green bezel
The all-new, basic Kindle 2024 model will be released by Amazon on October 1, featuring a display with 25% brighter illumination and a dark mode.