With library lending and services like Kindle Unlimited and Scribd, it’s possible to literally read all day every day without ever purchasing a book. I guess that’s not much different then borrowing paper books from the library, but with ebooks you don’t have to leave the house to check them out or return them. That’s […]
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Amazon Launches New Kindle Rewards Program, Earn Points and Credits for Kindle Books
Last week I posed about Amazon listing a points earned note below the purchase price of Kindle ebooks and paper ebooks, but then it disappeared after a few hours. Now it’s back, and Amazon has officially launched a new program called Kindle Rewards (Beta). Basically you earn 5 points for every dollar spent on Kindle […]
Why Do Kindle eBooks Now Earn Points?
Have you noticed that Amazon is now showing you can earn a certain number of points with Kindle ebook purchases? Under the price of Kindle books it now shows a note saying how many points you earn when purchasing each Kindle book. Update: Amazon has launched a new program called Kindle Rewards Beta where you […]
OverDrive App Getting Discontinued, Users Need to Switch to Libby
Lately there have been a lot of comments about OverDrive getting discontinued in 2023, and people asking if they’ll still be able to use OverDrive with their Kobos and other ereaders to get library ebooks. There’s a bit of confusion surrounding the whole thing because of the name “OverDrive”, but it’s just the OverDrive app […]
No More Kobo Super Points for You!
Back in 2015 Kobo started a Super Points program where you could earn Kobo Super Points with every purchase from Kobo.com, and then use the points to get ebooks and audiobooks for free. There are two tiers, one for regular customers and one for Kobo VIP members, which costs $10 per year and VIP members […]
Frank Herbert’s Dune Saga Collection Books 1-3 on Sale for $1.99
If you like reading classic science fiction, the first three books in Frank Herbert’s Dune series are currently on sale as a collection for $1.99 from all the major ebook retailers. That’s over 1200 pages for a couple bucks so it’s an excellent value. The books included are Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune. […]
Kindle and Nook eBook Discount Offers
Barnes and Noble and Amazon are both running a couple of ebook promotions right now that can help save you some money when buying ebooks. Amazon has another one of their “Spend $25, Get $6” deals where you can get a $6 credit back after spending $25 on Kindle ebooks. These deals usually vary by […]
Get 10% off eBooks at Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is currently running a deal where you can get 10% off ebooks purchased from Barnes and Noble’s website when using coupon code EBOOKSAVINGS during checkout. This is a rather unusual promotion. I can’t remember Barnes and Noble ever offering a similar deal before, not when it comes to purchasing ebooks—they’re usually excluded […]