Let’s face the facts. Books are usually better than their movie counterparts. Because of time limitations with movies, books tend to have a lot more details, character development, and overall depth. That’s why most people would rather read the book before seeing the movie, and now is the best time to start reading the books […]
The PocketBook Basic 2, a New Reader from PocketBook
New ebook readers are hard to come by in the United States that aren’t named Kindle, but in Europe there’s still a steady stream of new products being introduced each year. PocketBook is one of the larger ereader makers, and they’ve just announced a new ebook reader to their lineup, the PocketBook Basic 2. As […]
Daily Deals and Freebies – January 17th 2014
Interesting Reads and Forum Posts A Student’s Guide to Using the Kindle for Research – An very informative article about how to use the Kindle and Kindle apps as learning tools for school. Barnes & Noble Comes to Australia – Microsoft continues the Nook brand expansion internationally. Hacking the new Nook GlowLight – Progress is […]
Kindle Lost or Stolen? Here’s What You Need to do
If your Kindle is ever lost or stolen, there are a couple of things that you should do to keep your account safe and free of unwanted charges. The truth is devices like the Kindle that are designed to be taken with you wherever you go can be pretty easy to misplace, especially when kids […]
How to Fix Wireless Issues with Your Kindle, eReader, or Tablet
If you’re having problems getting your Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Fire HDX, or any other ebook reader or tablet to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi, here are a few simple fixes that you can try to get your reading device to establish an internet connection. It’s not unusual for a tablet or ereader to suddenly […]
Daily Deals and Freebies: Kindle, Nook, and Kobo
This is the first post of a new daily deals and freebies section that I’ve decided to add to The eBook Reader Blog. Each morning I’ll post a roundup of the daily deal offers for ebooks from Amazon, Kobo, and B&N, along with a couple of hand-picked free ebooks with good reviews. I’ll also include […]
Kobo Aura and Kobo Aura HD Now Available from Best Buy
This morning I followed a link over to Best Buy’s website and I happened to notice that they are now selling the Kobo Aura and Kobo Aura HD, and they aren’t marketplace items either—they are being sold directly from Best Buy.com. This is important because Best Buy used to be an authorized retailer for Kobo’s […]
Basic Kindle on Sale for $49 Today Only
Amazon is continuing to offer discounts on Kindles as Christmas draws near. Today only Amazon has marked their entry-level Kindle down to $49. That’s $20 less than what it normally sells for, and is the lowest it has gone this holiday shopping season, matching Best Buy’s Black Friday price. The $20 discount only applies to […]