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US sues to lower prices of e-book best-sellers
“WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says avid best-seller readers who use electronic books have been getting ripped off. Tina Fey’s “Bossy Pants,” Tim Tebow’s “Through My Eyes” and Keith Richards’ “‘Life” — maybe they Continue… -
New OverDrive Media Console App for iPhone and iPad Features Dictionary Look-up
New OverDrive Media Console App Features Dictionary Look-up The latest version of OverDrive Media Console for iOS devices gives readers fingertip access to dictionary definitions. This morning, we launched OMC for iOS version 2.4.1. This updated OverDrive Media Console app for iPhone and iPad Continue… -
Harry Potter Works Magic on March Most-Downloaded Lists
In the immortal words of “Anchorman” Ron Burgundy, Harry Potter is “kind of a big deal.” No word on whether or not, like Burgundy, the wizard has many leather-bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany, but one thing is for sure—Harry Potter is plastered Continue… -
Harry Potter eBooks and Audiobooks Go Live Today
The wait is over—Harry Potter has gone digital! J.K. Rowling’s groundbreaking series in eBook and digital audiobook format is now available. Library patrons and students will be able to check out the titles beginning at 12 noon ET today. The Harry Potter collection is available in EPUB Continue… -
Penguin Books plus Kindle equals Frustration!
Many of you are experiencing problems with downloading books to your Kindle from both of our OverDrive eBooks / eAudio books websites. You’re not alone in your frustrations. Publishers are (in my opinion) panicking from the phenomenal sales of ereader devices and the rise in the usage of Continue…
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