Kindle ebook lending service reinstated after modification of code

Written By: Philip Jones Publication Date: Wed, 23/03/2011 - 07:10 Lendle, the US-based tool that allows Kindle users to lend their ebooks, has been reinstated after Amazon said that its concern related to its "Book Sync tool". The news that Amazon had locked the services out of its API caused a sensation yesterday [22nd March] as news sites and Twitter erupted with consternation. Authors and publishers have previously raised concern over ebook lending and its impact on book sales. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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