Stories Tagged as
E-books
Why e-books make things complicated for libraries
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Dec 4, 2019
Digital books are more expensive than physical books and create logistical challenges for libraries.
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Book printers are reporting a surprising end-of-year crunch
Jan 1, 2019
For the first time in a decade the industry is seeing more demand than it can supply.
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E-book subscription services have tricky business model
by
Annie Baxter
Sep 22, 2015
The e-book subscription service Oyster is calling it quits after a couple years.
Crowd-sourcing hits the bookshelf
by
Ben Johnson
and Aparna Alluri
Feb 25, 2015
Kindle Scout, Amazon’s new online publishing platform, to release books.
Barnes & Noble move may signal a spinoff
Dec 4, 2014
Bookseller bought back Microsoft's stake. But it's still unclear if company might split in two.
How tech is changing reading at libraries
by
Molly Wood
Sep 3, 2014
A conversation with Courtney Young, president of the American Library Association.
A famous London bookstore hits back at digital trends
Jun 12, 2014
Celebrated British bookstore Foyles defies trends to bet on paper books.
For public good, not for profit.
Navy sailors get an e-reader called 'NeRD'
by
Dan Bobkoff
May 15, 2014
The Navy is giving submarine crews very expensive tablets that let sailors read pre-loaded books.
In which Kai Ryssdal has to settle for $22.40
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 25, 2014
The individual results from Amazon's e-book price fixing settlement.
Ding! You are now free to use your tablets during takeoff
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 31, 2013
The FAA is allowing airline passengers to use some mobile devices during takeoff and landing. NOT cellphones.