One big misconception about the Kindle is that you can only buy ebooks from Amazon. While that is true for ebooks laced with DRM, you can still buy ebooks to read on a Kindle from websites that sell DRM-free ebooks. The same goes for the Sony Readers, Nook, and other ereaders. DRM-free ebooks will work […]
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How to Read EPUB on Kindle, Even eBooks With Adobe DRM
Ask just about any Kindle owner if the Kindle supports EPUB or Adobe DRM and most will emphatically state, “No, the Kindle does not support EPUB. Never has, probably never will”. But the truth of the matter is that’s not completely true. Technically the Kindle can display EPUB ebooks in their native format, even Adobe […]
Tor.com’s Original Stories Now Available as 99-cent eBooks
If you are in the mood for some science fiction and fantasy short stories, Tor has made available almost every original story published on Tor.com over the past 2 and a half years to all the major ebook platforms. These are some great stories written by some of the biggest names in the field. I’ve […]
February Coupon Codes for eBooks.com
Here’s the list of coupon codes for eBooks.com for the month of February. It’s the shortest month of the year, but they managed to squeeze in plenty of offers. The ebooks from eBooks.com come in the following formats: Adobe EPUB and PDF, Microsoft LIT, MobiPocket, and they also have an app for the iPad and […]
Nook: Spotlight Pick and More In Store Offers for February
Barnes and Noble released the February line-up for the More In Store promotion where Nook owners can download exclusive content each week by visiting a B&N retail store. Barnes and Noble also announced the “Spotlight” pick for the month of February. This is a new promotion where they offer the first book in a series […]
Kindle Singles – Short Kindle eBooks Introduced Today
Amazon is attempting to bring short stories, novellas, and novelettes to the Kindle and Kindle apps by launching a new campaign called Kindle Singles, short books typically ranging between 5,000 and 30,000 words. Amazon first announced this back in October, looking for authors to submit their work for publication.
Ebooks on Sale and Discount Codes
Below are some coupon codes for ebooks from Kobo and eHarlequin, along with a list of discounted ebooks at eBooks.com. There’s this earlier post for coupon codes at eBooks.com. Most of those codes are still active through January.
Getting Free eBooks From the Library is Overrated
One of the biggest draws and selling points of Adobe DRM-supporting ereaders, especially the Sony Readers, is that you can checkout ebooks for free from your local library to read on them. This applies to most ereaders and tablets on the market, all except the Kindle and a few no name brands.