There’s a new jailbreak method called AdBreak for Kindle ereaders that works with newer software from version 5.18.1 through the latest software update 5.18.5 that added a new DRM to Kindles (eventually this jailbreak could help get around the new DRM). You can find the directions and download over on the AdBreak thread at MobileRead. […]| The eBook Reader
If you’re looking to get a portable phone-sized ereader, the Boox Palma 2 is currently on sale for $269.99 from Onyx’s official Amazon store. There’s also this Palma 2 bundle package that includes a clear case for the same price. Onyx rarely puts their devices on sale unless they’re getting replaced by a newer model, […]| The eBook Reader
I came across a new listing for a mini ereader on Amazon called the OBOOK 5, and it has some interesting characteristics. I’m not sure why they’re calling it the Obook 5 when it has a 4.26″ screen, but I guess they’re rounding up. It looks like it has an E Ink screen in the […]| The eBook Reader
It looks like Amazon is closing off one of the last remaining methods that allows people to remove the DRM from their purchased Kindle ebooks, locking down the Kindle platform even more than it’s ever been before with a new type of DRM for Kindle devices. This comes after Amazon removed the ability to download […]| The eBook Reader
Kobo has a new white version of the Kobo Clara Colour coming out tomorrow, and Amazon is expected to release a new Kindle Scribe with a color E Ink screen soon, and possibly a 6″ color Kindle too, but what about new ereaders with black and white E Ink screens? This year has been a […]| The eBook Reader
It looks Amazon has bestowed yet another bug onto Kindle software with their recent software updates. There are a growing number of reports online about Kindles showing an “Invalid ASIN” error when trying to open certain ebooks, making it impossible to open those books. It sounds like it only happens with sideloaded books, but I […]| The eBook Reader
It looks like Kobo is in the process of finally adding support for exporting annotations from Kobo ebooks, with support for exporting notes and highlights in PDF, HTML, TXT, and Markdown formats. The weird thing is I haven’t heard anyone talking about this anywhere yet, and I haven’t seen any official announcements from Kobo, but […]| The eBook Reader
Amazon has the latest gen Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Scribe on sale for really good prices. They are listed as “Like-New” so they aren’t brand new, but the discounts are significant. Amazon used to call them certified refurbished Kindles, but now they call them Like-New Kindles. That’s a better description for them because I don’t […]| The eBook Reader
It’s time for yet another Kindle software update. Amazon has been releasing software updates at a prolific pace lately (by my count this is the 7th Kindle software update that Amazon has released so far this year), and while some updates seem to do nothing, this latest update officially adds all the new features that […]| The eBook Reader
Last year Amazon released a whole new line of Kindles with a new basic Kindle, a new Paperwhite, a new Kindle Scribe and the first Kindle with a color E Ink screen, the Kindle Colorsoft. That was the most action the Kindle brand has seen in many years, and it’ll probably be a long time […]| The eBook Reader
I saw this posted on reddit and thought some folks over here might find it interesting to speculate about. Kobo’s CEO is always posting stuff on social media, and the picture above shows a recent post with a tease about some new hardware coming soon. Some folks are getting riled up about the possibility of […]| The eBook Reader
So far 2025 has been pretty disappointing when it comes to new dedicated reading devices getting released. Most companies are just re-releasing existing models with minor changes, like a new bezel color. Last year was a good year for new ereaders with Amazon coming out with a new line of Kindles, including the first color […]| The eBook Reader
Yesterday Kobo announced the release of a new white Kobo Clara Colour, but they didn't release a white Kobo Clara BW, and that's a bad sign.| The eBook Reader
Review Date: May 2024 – Review unit purchased from Walmart| The eBook Reader
Here's a video showing how the two new Kobo Clara ereaders compare to each other, and some of the differences are surprising. Both devices share the same| The eBook Reader
Review Date: May 2024 – Review unit purchased from Walmart| The eBook Reader
Last week I posted about how the new Carta 1300 screen on the new Kobo Clara BW isn't a worthwhile upgrade, at least not from a contrast standpoint, so I put| The eBook Reader
Last month after Kobo announced their new ereaders for 2024, they revealed that they would sell repair kits for the new models, giving customers the option to| The eBook Reader
Review Date: October 2022 – Review unit purchased from Walmart| The eBook Reader
Barnes and Noble has found a new way to annoy Nook users. According to some posts on the Nook subreddit, B&N has started rolling out a software update for| The eBook Reader
It’s official. After a few unintentional leaks and some social media teases, Kobo has started accepting orders for a new white Kobo Clara Colour that’s getting released on September 23rd, 2025. At $159, it’s the same price as the black Kobo Clara Colour that was released in April of 2024. It’s still the least expensive […]| The eBook Reader
Amazon is sending out emails to some Kindle owners about an anniversary of Kindle ownership, with a 20% off discount code to buy a new Kindle. It’s a targeted discount so it won’t be available for everyone, but I noticed something odd about the offer. I received one of the anniversary emails, and one of […]| The eBook Reader
Humble Bundle has a really good deal on a collection of Martha Wells' ebooks right now, including the popular Murderbot series.| The eBook Reader
Amazon has another problem related to ebooks disappearing on Kindles, and this time it seems to be related to using Kids Mode.| The eBook Reader
The new 16GB Kindle Colorsoft has a significantly higher user rating on Amazon's website than the original Colorsoft ever had.| The eBook Reader
Reports of Kobo releasing a new ereader called the Kobo Spa is inaccurate and here's the proof based on the model number.| The eBook Reader
Amazon has released a software update for Kindles, version 5.18.4.0.1, that adds accessibility features and a new page view layout.| The eBook Reader
Sometimes I see people saying online that Kindles should run Android instead of the custom Linux-based software that Amazon has used since Kindles first came| The eBook Reader
Bigme has released a new ereader with a 6" color E Ink screen called the Bigme B6 and it has some interesting features for the price.| The eBook Reader
Someone has posted some images and details on reddit about a new color Kindle that is supposedly getting released later this year.| The eBook Reader
Amazon has some really good deals on "like-new" Kindle Paperwhites again, and even the upgraded Signature Edition model is included this time.| The eBook Reader
A new Veidoo 8.2" ereader has turned up for sale on Amazon, and the price seems reasonable, but it looks like there might be a good reason for that.| The eBook Reader
Both new Boox Go 7 ereaders have landed on Amazon and they're now shipping. You can get the BW version as soon as tomorrow with Prime shipping.| The eBook Reader
Amazon recently changed the wording on their website when it comes to buying Kindle ebooks. As the screenshot above shows, they now have a disclaimer under the buy now button that says, "By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use". It also| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Ever since Amazon put a note on their website about removing the ability to download and transfer ebooks via USB, people have started freaking out and some misguided souls are turning the issue into something that it's not, so I wanted to clear up some of the misinformation that's currently permeating online and especially on| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
It's time to start backing up your purchased Kindle ebooks if you haven't already. It looks like Amazon intends to remove the Download & Transfer via USB option from their website for Kindle ebooks as of February 26th. Over on reddit, some people are saying they've been greeted by a new prompt when trying to| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Here's something that's going to set off some conspiracy theories. As people are getting the new Kindles that were released last week, they are finding out that the new models are mysteriously missing the download and transfer via USB option for purchased ebooks from the content page at Amazon. So now people are jumping to| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
So I finally bought a Boox Palma 2 after a year of being too cheap to buy the Palma 1, and so far I'm really impressed with the Palma 2 and it's quite possibly my favorite Boox device ever. I'm surprised by how much smoother it runs than the other two Boox devices that I| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
A list of all the differences between the new Kindle Scribe for 2024 compared to the original Kindle Scribe that was released in 2022.| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Today is the release date for the new Kindle Scribe 2, and Amazon has released a software update for the first Kindle Scribe that adds the new software features they're advertising for the Scribe 2. The new software version is 5.17.2, and it's the biggest update that Amazon has released for the Kindle Scribe in| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
It's been a really long time since I last posted a list of 10 free Kindle ebooks, so let's do it again. Amazon also has Kindle ereaders and Kindle accessories on sale for Cyber Monday. Like usual, they're the same exact deals that Amazon had for Black Friday, but this might be the last time| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Whenever there's an issue or a lot of negative reviews surrounding a new Kindle or a Kindle-related product, Amazon puts up a "We Want You To Know" disclaimer on their website. This has happened several times over the years, and now Amazon has two "We Want You To Know" warnings on their website regarding the| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Amazon has rolled out their Black Friday deals on Kindle ereaders, including the new Kindle Paperwhite and new Kindle for 2024, and Amazon's official Kindle covers and accessories are on sale too. The deals are better this year than they were last year, especially considering the new models were just released last month, but Amazon| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
If you're thinking about buying the new Kindle Paperwhite, here's something to think about before pulling the trigger so you don't make the same mistake that I did. If you've seen my review of the new Kindle Paperwhite you know that I'm a big fan of the upgraded screen with better contrast, but there two| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: November 2024 - Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Kindle Colorsoft was released on October 30th, 2024. It's the first Kindle to use a color E Ink screen, but other companies have been using similar color E Ink screens since 2020; Amazon is one of the last ereader companies to jump on| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Here's something that's going to bring out some more criticism about the Kindle Colorsoft.| The eBook Reader
Now that Amazon has finally released a Kindle with a color E Ink screen, let's compare it to the most popular Kindle model, the Kindle Paperwhite, to see how the two devices stack up against each other and help determine if the color screen is worth the extra cost or not. First off, the Kindle| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
In addition to the weird yellow band of light on the Kindle Colorsoft's screen, there's another display-related issue that's going to disgruntle some users. As it turns out, the Kindle Colorsoft lacks the Dark Mode feature that's available on other Kindles, including the basic model that sells for a fraction of the price. Before getting| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
My Kindle Colorsoft arrived last week, and the first thing I noticed during the setup process was a weird yellow strip of light along the bottom of the screen. I usually don't pay attention to reviews or other people's comments when a new device gets released because I don't want to be influenced by outside| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: October 2024 - Review unit purchased from Best Buy Overview The latest new basic Kindle was released on October 16th, 2024, alongside the new Kindle Paperwhite 6. Amazon always refers to their base model as "Kindle"; they've been reusing the name ever since the first Kindle came out in 2007, so it gets| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
PocketBook has released another eNote with a color E Ink screen called the PocketBook Color Note, and it has a unique screen unlike any other eNote on the current market. At first I couldn't figure out why PocketBook would release another eNote with a 10.3" Kaleido 3 screen when they just released the PocketBook InkPad| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: October 2024 - Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The latest Kindle Paperwhite was released on October 16th, 2024. It's the sixth Paperwhite model that Amazon has released since 2012, and it's considered a 12th generation Kindle. The last Paperwhite, the Paperwhite 5, introduced a lot of changes from the previous model, but| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Now that Amazon has released new Kindle Paperwhite and basic Kindle models for 2024, it's time for an updated comparison review between the two new Kindles. Both models are largely the same as the previous models that they're replacing, so most of the key difference are more or less the same as before. In fact,| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Among the three new devices that Onyx announced for their fall release schedule is a new Boox Palma 2, a phone-shaped ereader that looks like a phone but lacks a SIM card slot and GPS so it can't actually be used as a phone. The Boox Palma 2 is nearly identical to the first gen| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: December 2022 - Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Kindle Scribe was released on November 30th, 2022. It's the first large-screen Kindle that Amazon has released since 2010 with the Kindle DX, and it's the first note-oriented Kindle that comes with a stylus for writing on the screen. The Kindle Scribe is| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Now that Kobo has released the Kobo Elipsa with a 10.3-inch E Ink screen and stylus support, some are considering getting it to use as a PDF reader and annotator, so let's take a look at how it fares when it comes to reading PDF files. Kobo's PDF software has never been known for being| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Below is a list of all the main software features that Kobo ereaders support, including the notebook and writing features that are exclusive to the Kobo Elipsa. I've decided to use a new format for reviews. Since software features rarely change from one model to the next, I'm going to start focusing mostly on hardware| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
The Kobo Elipsa was released a couple weeks ago and I've been working on putting together a review, but I've found that some of the new features aren't explained very well (or at all). One thing that's odd about Kobo is they don't include a user manual with their devices, and they don't provide one| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: May 2023 – Review unit purchased from Walmart Overview Kobo released the Kobo Elipsa 2E on April 19th, 2023. As the name implies, it's Kobo's second generation Elipsa model, and it's also partially made from recycled plastic (that's what the "E" stands for). Kobo didn't change much with the 2E model. Mostly they| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: May 2024 – Review unit purchased from Walmart| The eBook Reader
I thought it would be interesting to compare the current state of the lower end Kindle with the new Kobo Clara BW and the Kobo Clara Colour. I recently posted| The eBook Reader
