Check it Out: Amazon Will Add 11,000 U.S. Libraries to the Kindle [eMoney]

Amazon just eliminated one of the biggest differences between the Kindle and competing e-readers. It said today it will be rolling out the Kindle Library Lending feature later this year, allowing customers to borrow books for free from more than 11,000 libraries in the U.S. Other e-readers and ebook services have allowed books to be checked out from the library for some time. Amazon said library books will be available both on Kindle devices and through the Kindle's mobile apps. Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'

[ AllThingsD | 2011-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Appeal, Llano County Seeks Book Ban Ruling That Would Upend Public Libraries

At an appeal hearing this week, lawyers for the rural Texas county told the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that it should strike down a three-decade-old precedent and hand politicians near total authority over what books can go on—or be banned from—public library shelves. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: September 20, 2024

Among the week's headlines, ALA releases a new booklist for young readers on the importance of voting; Penguin Random Houses's Banned Wagon embarks on its second-ever tour; and why the Florida attorney general is wading into a closely watched book banning case from Llano County, Texas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon announces the return of Prime Big Deal Days on October 8 and 9

We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more reason to call it October Prime Day as we have done in... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-18 16:55:13 UTC ]
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Taylor & Francis’ Issue-Driven ‘Pledge To Open’ Adds Seven Collections

Academic publishing with an eye to current affairs: Taylor & Francis renews its 'Pledge To Open' model after its pilot program succeeds. The post Taylor & Francis’ Issue-Driven ‘Pledge To Open’ Adds Seven Collections appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-09-17 23:12:39 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days dates announced: The fall Prime Day sale returns on October 8 and 9

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Amazon’s Audiobook Narrators Can Now Make Their Own AI Voice Clones

Plus: Meta’s AI scrapes the UK, Google digitizes your passport, Chrome syncs your tabs everywhere, and (have you heard?) Apple announces some new iPhones. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-09-14 14:30:00 UTC ]
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The State of Academic Libraries: Book Censorship News, September 13, 2024

From revoking tenure to cutting an entire library staff, academic libraries are losing—so are students. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-13 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: September 13, 2024

Among the week's headlines: PEN America reports a surge in school book bans; amicus briefs are filed in a key freedom to read case from Llano County, Texas; and Book Riot reports on the escalating attacks on academic libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Children’s eBook Deals of the Day for September 11, 2024

A celebration of kids and their dogs, a monster-hunting girl, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-11 14:46:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: September 6, 2024

Among the week's headlines: Louisiana librarian and freedom to read advocate Amanda Jones releases her memoir; officials in Garland County, Arkansas, are looking to put a library funding cut up for a vote; and the Internet Archive loses its appeal over the scanning and lending of library books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Free Library has a new map to help places hit hardest by book bans.

Little Free Library has debuted a new interactive map on its website that charts the locations of Little Free Libraries across the United States, alongside the number of book bans that are in place in each state. The organization built the tool as a way to quickly find the nearest free library —... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-09-05 18:27:15 UTC ]
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How #BookTok made the Kindle the internet’s latest obsession

The term “Kindle accessories” has racked up over 7.9 billion views on TikTok, as readers compete to create the coziest reading set-up. Move over Stanley cup, the humble e-reader is the latest TikTok obsession. Self-proclaimed “Kindle girlies” are decking out their e-readers with stickers,... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-09-04 15:47:08 UTC ]
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Little Free Library Partners with ALA, PEN America on Banned Books Map

Little Free Library has partnered with the American Library Association and PEN America to develop an interactive map that indicates areas in which books are banned and pinpoints locations of its book-sharing boxes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The best Labor Day tech sales you can still get from Apple, Amazon, Samsung and more

Although the holiday weekend has come to a close, some Labor Day sales are still available. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-03 14:30:14 UTC ]
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Get 2 Months of Kindle Unlimited Free During Their 10 Year Celebration

Kindle Unlimited is celebrating their tenth year with a sale: three months of KU for the price of one if you sign up by September 15th. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-03 14:11:16 UTC ]
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Striking Libraries and Plagiarizing Authors

From a library worker strike to the upcoming 'SALEM'S LOT adaptation, catch up on all the news relevant to libraries this week. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-30 16:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA’s Congress Countdown: The 1,000 Actions Campaign for the SDGs

Ahead of its congress, the International Publishers Association opens a '1,000 Actions' campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals. The post IPA’s Congress Countdown: The 1,000 Actions Campaign for the SDGs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-29 21:08:16 UTC ]
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Greenville County Libraries To Relocate, Restrict “Trans” YA Books

Greenville County Library System will remove all trans books from their young adult sections and restrict access to those under 17. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-27 14:45:00 UTC ]
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