eBooks

  • August eBook deals at Kobo

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    Kobo is running a number of special promotions to help eBook fans stock up on their summer reading. First up is the chance to save 70% on 8 bestselling titles including the P.D. James title Death Comes to Pemberley and Peter James’ Perfect People. The offer is open between August 4th – 10th and you’ll…

  • Hands on – Kobo Touch ereader

    Hands on – Kobo Touch ereader

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    The Kobo Touch is a touch screen ebook reader which, in common with all dedicated readers, features a grey-scale screen designed to mimic the look of printed text. The device uses e-ink’s latest Pearl technology which provides crisp, easy to read text on a non-reflective screen which can be read in bright light without any…

  • iBookstore gets exclusive interactive edition of Conn Iggulden’s Conqueror

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    HarperCollins has launched an exclusive interactive iPad edition of Conn Iggulden’s bestselling novel Conqueror.   The book is the fifth and final instalment of Iggulden’s epic series featuring the Khan dynasty.and tells of the rise to power of Kublai Khan, Genghis’s grandson. Kublai used unparalleled and original military tactics to unite a nation and, at…

  • James Bond 007 – Fleming’s original novels now available as eBooks

    James Bond 007 – Fleming’s original novels now available as eBooks

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    Ian Fleming’s entire canon of James Bond novels is now available as eBooks, giving fans of the world’s most famous spy a chance to re-enjoy his original adventures ahead of this year’s return to the big screen. Published by Random House’s Vintage Publishing imprint in the UK, the books are available from all major eBook…

  • Kobo updates iOS and Android apps

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    Users of Kobo’s iPad app can now read comics and graphic novels following a new update of the app which also adds 3x zoom and single and 2-page layout features. To celebrate the update, Kobo are giving away the first issue of Stars Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command. To get your free copy,…

  • American Booksellers Association speak out against DoJ eBook settlement

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    The American Booksellers Association is the latest organisation to speak out against the US Department of Justice’s proposed settlement with publishers accused of colluding over the prices of e-books. In a letter to the DOJ, ABA CEO Oren Teicher says ending agency pricing as required in the DOJ’s settlement with three publishers would “significantly discourage…