There’s a new software update available for Kindle ereaders. The new firmware version is 5.8.2. It applies to the current lineup of Kindles, including the Kindle Oasis, Kindle Voyage, the Paperwhite 3 and the new entry-level Kindle (8th gen). The update is also available for the Kindle Paperwhite 2 and the previous entry-level Kindle Touch […]
The Last of the Mohicans – Free Audiobook for August
Amazon has updated the free classic audiobook for August to help promote their Whispersync for Voice feature that syncs the last page read between Kindle ebooks and Audible audiobooks. The free ebook and audiobook combo this month is The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. The professionally narrated audiobook regularly sells for $19.99 […]
The Just City by Jo Walton is Free at Tor.com
Last month Tor.com started offering a limited time free ebook as part of their ebook of the month club. All you have to do is signup to Tor’s newsletter to get the free monthly ebook. The book is only free for one week so don’t delay. It will expire on August 7th. The ebook is […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – August 1
It’s time for another weekly roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks to get your Monday off to a good start. Please note that the free Kindle ebooks listed below are free as of August 1st, 2016. Most of these titles are free for a limited time only and will expire in a few days […]
10 Free Kobo eBooks – July 31st
Every week I post a roundup of 10 free Kindle ebooks to start off the week. I used to post lists for free Kobo and Nook ebooks too but not enough people cared so I stopped doing them. Plus Kobo and B&N don’t keep a list that’s updated hourly with the most popular free ebooks […]
Kindle Books Deal of the Day and Other Sales – July 31
Every couple of weeks lately Amazon seems to have a sale on Kindle books for one of their main deals of the day. This time around the ebook sales include select “Best of the Month” picks. There are some additional Summer Reading Deals at up to 80% off as well. In other deal news, the […]
Kindle 3G Wireless Coverage Map
It’s been awhile since I owned a Kindle with 3G wireless but the coverage was always surprisingly good, better than a lot of cellphones. Kindles support 3G wireless connectivity in over 100 countries and territories across the globe. If you’re thinking about getting a Kindle with 3G wireless support or if you’re going to be […]
Is B&N Ever Going to Give up on Nook?
Lots and lots of customers and potential customers have completely given up on the Nook brand as whole, but is Barnes and Noble ever going to give up on Nook? Honestly, at this point, I would’ve thought that B&N would’ve closed the doors on their Nook business by now. To me it’s totally surprising that […]