It has been about a year since I opened this note account, so here is a belated self-introduction.“What kind of person is ...

I work in Kindle publishing, and I am sometimes asked, "If e-books become widespread, will physical books and local bookstores disappear?"It is true that the number of bookstores in Japan is ...

Amazon’s Kindle price hike makes alternatives from Kobo, BOOX, and NOOK more competitive for e-reader buyers. Image: @felirbe/Unsplash Kobo, BOOX, and NOOK give Kindle buyers more choices for library ...

Skip the Readwise fee and sync Kindle highlights into Obsidian instead.

Amazon has released Kindle firmware version 5.19.6 for its current-generation e-reader lineup, and community testing has confirmed what the company's own release notes do not say: two rendering bugs ...

Today, June 30, 2026, Amazon permanently disabled the legacy Kindle for PC app — and unlike most software sunsets, even an already-installed copy will stop authenticating by the end of the day. The ...

Looking for an e-reader that (nearly) does it all? The Kindle Paperwhite, which has dropped back down to its record-low price for Prime Day, boasts a 7-inch screen, zippy performance, and long battery ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you're tired of seeing rotating ads or Amazon's preloaded graphics on your Kindle every time you put it to sleep. That's understandable, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If my personal experience is any indicator, excessive book buying should soon make its way into the DSM-5. As it's one of the few hobbies that ...

In the recent Kindle software update 5.19.4, there is text mentioning user-replaceable batteries. This will adhere to a new EU law that takes effect early next year. Amazon plans to release new ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you've convinced yourself that a Kindle would pull you out of your reading slump and help you read more again. But after getting your ...