Overdrive Retires Libby Windows app - The Digital Reader

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Today Panzer decided to make a stop at The Digital Reader site. With a little digging in the posts there he found one about Overdrive.

 

According to site owner Nate Hoffelder's post, Overdrive is retiring the Libby Windows  app. Overdrive gives users access to library books. The Libby app in its various incantations allows users to use/read Overdrive on various devices. With the discontinuation of the Libby Windows app, Windows device users won't have access to read library books through Overdrive.

 

Panzer says, "Is there a Windows ereader device?"

 

Note: This is a short post. Bring a cup of cocoa for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Overdrive

Walmart and Kobo Are Launching Their Joint eBookstore on 21 August - The Digital Reader

Panzer didn't even get a chance to get any dinner before he heard clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Jumping into the Panzermobile it didn't take our inquisitive kitty any time at all to find the source of all the noise was The Digital Reader site. With no digging he found a post about Walmart and Kobo.

A cat's work is never done.

According to The Digital Reader site owner Nate Hoffelder, Kobo will begin selling ebooks through Walmart on August 21. There are two links provided for Walmart which appear to place-holder pages. One will be for the ebookstore and the other for Kobo devices. There's a third link which goes to the kboard site where there's a leaked announcement about the Kobo ebooks at Walmart.

Panzer says, "Humans don't seem to understand that unlike cats they can't keep a secret."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Walmart and Kobo

Onyx Boox Max Carta eReader

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he happened to hear some mumbling and grumbling ahead of the Panzermobile. Following the noises took our brave kitty to the liliputing site. With a little digging he discovered a post about the Onyx Boox Max Carta.

With a large screen it looks interesting.

According to the post by Brad Linder, the upgrade for the Onyx Boox Max is out. The new Onyx Boox Max Carta offers an E Ink Carta 2000 x 1650 pixel display offering a higher resolution display than the Onyx Boox Max. The device also has a 13.3 inch screen making it one of only three large screen ereaders. Currently, the ereader is only available in Germany and China. There are several other features discussed in the post.

Panzer says, "Be sure and read the Comments section. There some interesting views presented there."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin if you plan to read today's selection; but, if you plan to read the Comments section too, bring an extra muffin.

To read the post, tootle over to Onyx Boox Max Carta

Amazon Opens Second Bookstore In Massachusetts - Publishers Weekly (PW)

I'll feel better after my nap.

Panzer had to make his annual visit to the veterinarian today, so his trip into the Catosphere was a quick one. Our speedy kitty boy made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site where he found a post about Amazon.

According to the post by Alex Green, all the rumors and speculation were true. Amazon opened their second Massachusetts Amazon Books bookstore on April 18. This one is in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Like other Amazon Books bookstores Amazon Prime members get a discount on books and devices, but other customers pay full price.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Amazon opened a second store in Massachusetts ... and ... they already have a big warehouse there ... and ... there's rumors they're looking for office space there. This kitty wonders if there will be an east coast Amazon headquarters in Massachusetts?"

Note: This is a shortish-medium post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post, tootle over to Amazon

Amazon Unveils First East Coast Bricks and Mortar (Store) - Publishers' Weekly

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he heard clapping and cheering from up ahead of the Panzermobile. Following all the hullabaloo took our kitty boy to the Publishers' Weekly (PW) site. With no digging at all he found a post about Amazon.

Another cafe, but no alcohol this time.

According to the post by Alex Green, Amazon has opened their newest bricks and mortar store in Dedham, Massachusetts. The 5,800 sq. ft. bookstore includes a cafe. The cafe was included based on customer requests. The bookstore has a limited selection of only 5,700 physical books. It does, however, also carry Amazon digital devices. The Dedham store joins the Seattle (Washington), Portland (Oregon) and San Diego (California) Amazon bricks and mortar stores.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Most libraries have more books than each of the Amazon bookstores."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection.

To read the post, tootle over to Amazon bricks and mortar store