Amazon quietly released an update for the Kindle app on iPhone and iPad. Customers in the United States, when viewing a book, now have a new option called "Get Book." It then opens your default internet browser and redirects you to the book listing on the Amazon.com website, where the e-book can be purchased. The purchase is then automatically synced to the Kindle app. Why … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Amazon Kindle for iOS – Get Book
Will Kobo Stop Selling E-Readers in the United States?
Kobo has two different distribution methods for selling e-readers in the United States. They sell them directly on their own website, which is how most people buy it. They also sell them on their new Amazon Store. They used to have distribution at Walmart, but that partnership ended a couple of years ago and before that they had an agreement with Boarders Books, until that … [Read more...] about Will Kobo Stop Selling E-Readers in the United States?
Kindle App for iOS Now Includes Get Book Button Following Court Ruling
The Kindle for iOS app now comes with the 'Get Book' button that enables users to make e-book purchases from right within the app itself. This comes in the wake of a court ruling that deemed illegal any attempt by Apple to collect a 27 percent commission on any purchases made outside of apps. The April 30 ruling by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also barred Apple from imposing … [Read more...] about Kindle App for iOS Now Includes Get Book Button Following Court Ruling
Update Kindle for Android, or you won’t be able to read e-books
Google Android apps are heavily fragmented. Some apps do not work unless you download the latest update, while others continue to work for years, never prompting you to download the newest version. Amazon has announced that older versions of the Kindle app for Google Android will no longer work after May 26th, 2025. Unless you install the latest version, it will no longer be … [Read more...] about Update Kindle for Android, or you won’t be able to read e-books
Barnes and Noble has the NOOK e-reders and Tablets on Sale
Barnes & Noble is the largest bookseller in the United States. The company has been selling NOOK-branded e-readers since 2010 and continues to sell them today. The current generation NOOK Glowlight 4, NOOK Glowlight 4 Plus, and the NOOK 9 by Lenovo tablet are all on sale online and in retail stores for Mother's Day. The NOOK Glowlight 4 is their entry-level e-reader, … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has the NOOK e-reders and Tablets on Sale
Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Sage Sold Out in the United States
Kobo operates its online shop, where it sells e-readers directly to users in most major markets. The current-generation e-readers are easy to find, and the older models are generally available in limited quantities. Users can save some money by buying certified refurbished models. The Kobo Clara Colour and the Kobo Sage are sold out and can not be purchased. When viewing the … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Sage Sold Out in the United States
Amazon Mother’s Day Kindle Sale Roundup
Mother's Day is almost here, and it is hardly surprising that Amazon offers a discount on its Kindle range of devices. All the Kindle devices are now on sale, so you have plenty of choices when choosing the best gift for your beloved mother this year. From the big and pricey Kindle Scribe to the more pocket-friendly basic Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite, you can have it all at … [Read more...] about Amazon Mother’s Day Kindle Sale Roundup
The Best E-BOOKS of the Month – May 2025
Things have slowed down a bit from previous months regarding big book releases for May 2025. Still, many excellent reads aren't getting lost in the shuffle of Onyx Storm and Sunrise on the Reaping. Many new literary fiction titles and romance books should climb to the top of most bestseller lists. Here are Good e-Readers' top picks of the month. … [Read more...] about The Best E-BOOKS of the Month – May 2025
Rakuten Kobo Should Discontinue the Elipsa E-Notebook
Rakuten Kobo has always focused on consumer e-book readers. It entered the industry in 2010, just a few years after Amazon released the Kindle. Rakuten Kobo releases a few new products yearly to keep things fresh and refine existing devices. In 2021, they released the Elipsa, their answer to the Remarkable and many other e-notes from Onyx Boox to Supernote. Unlike their e-book … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo Should Discontinue the Elipsa E-Notebook