News, reviews and articles about eBook readers and eBook reader accessories.
Back in the day, I ruined a few books by dropping them in the tub when I’d doze off while reading in the bath. Because of that track record, I never tried reading in the tub with an eBook reader or a tablet. But now, because the Kindle Oasis is waterproof (IPX8), reading in the …
Never worry about dropping your eBook reader in the bath with the new Kindle OasisRead More
Being an Amazon Prime member just got even better! Earlier this week, Amazon announced their Prime Reading perk which offers a rotating selection of more than 1000 ebooks, kid’s books, magazines, and even comics that Prime members in the US can read through the Kindle app for free. Some of the selections include magazines like …
Amazon just added free ebooks, magazines and comics for Prime membersRead More
Amazon is in the process of updating their Kindle app, e-Readers, and Fire tablets to include a new navigation feature called Page Flip. This feature allows you to tap on the current page of the book you are reading so that it remembers that page and pins a thumbnail version of it to the side …
Amazon this week announced an update to its popular Kindle Paperwhite. The updated ebook reader now boasts a resolution of 300 pixels per inch, the same resolution as Amazon’s more expensive Kindle Voyage. The new Kindle also comes with Amazon’s new font, Bookerly, which claims to give readers a better reading experience — faster reading …
Not so long ago, any time a child had with a screened device was seen as frivolous playtime. That’s not true now, because kids spend more time reading and doing school work with tablets and computers than parents would have thought possible just a few years ago. In my household, most of our books were …
Give your child a gift of reading with Kindle for KidsRead More
I used to love to fill the bathtub with hot water and soak and read a book until the water got cold and my skin got pruney. There were a few times when I would get so sleepy and relaxed that I dropped my book in the water. That would result in a ruined book, …
This post is sponsored by Barnes & Noble. This morning in New York City’s Union Square Store, Barnes & Noble & Samsung announced a historic partnership releasing the newest and latest Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK®. This new tablet provides the best of both worlds – a well designed technology backend and the excellent NOOK® …
Barnes & Noble announces new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOKRead More
Regardless of which eBook device or app you use or which store you purchase from, BookBub can help you obtain books at discount prices or even free. BookBub doesn’t sell books themselves. They just “simply alert you by email to fantastic limited-time offers that become available on retailers like Amazon’s Kindle store, Barnes & Noble’s …
BookBub helps you build your ebook library with free or low-cost booksRead More
One of the perks of being a Kindle owner and an Amazon Prime member was the one free book you were allowed to “borrow” each month. With only one free book, it could take you a long time to try out new authors you’re interested in without having to risk some of your book budget …
Amazon introduces Kindle Unlimited – a subscription service for book loversRead More
I have a Fujifilm X-M1 camera that I purchased not too long ago. I thoroughly enjoy using this camera and intend to take good care of it. I had been thinking about purchasing a screen protector for the LCD screen to protect it from scratches, especially when I wear the camera around my neck and …
My goal is to make more time in my day to read. I love reading but that seems to be one activity that gets pushed aside when my days get busy. That stops today. And the first book that I plan to read is Mytro by John Biggs. John is a Brooklyn NY based tech …
Simon & Schuster created a new website, called Off the Shelf, that’s intended to help to maximize your reading enjoyment by helping you discover books – cult classics or best sellers – that you may have missed over the years. It’s brought to you by “passionate editors, authors, and others inside the book business”, and …
Discover (or rediscover) great books, and get a free eBook if you act soonRead More
I’ve seen tray-top stands to hold your mobile devices during flights, but they always seemed a little dangerous to me. Because they weren’t tied down in any way, it seemed that your mobile device could go flying in case of turbulence. The cradle of the Skyview Seatback Mount for Mobile Devices holds mobile smart phones, tablets, …
For a limited time, Amazon is offering their Kindle Fire tablets at special prices for Valentine’s Day gifting. Savings vary by model, but you could give a Kindle Fire HD for as low as $124.00, an HDX for $199, a Fire HD 8.9″ for $189, or a Fire HDX 8.9″ for $339. If you hurry, …
I just received an email from Sony about their decision to close their US and Canadian eReader Stores this Spring (March 20, 2014). That’s the bad news… The good news is that all the existing eReader accounts will be transferred over to Kobo. See email details after the jump.