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Which E-Reader Handles Library Books Best?

Michael Hayes

On the documented evidence, Kobo e-readers are the pick for library borrowers, with Kindle close behind since its 2022 Libby integration.

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Publishing

How to Publish an EPUB That Libraries Can Actually Lend

Clara Bennett

Getting an indie title into library lending means one standardized file plus two platforms — here is the documented path.

Apps

How to Borrow Library E-Books on a Kindle E-Reader

William Elliott

The Libby app quietly leaves Kindle off its supported-device list, but your library's classic OverDrive website still gets a loan onto the device — here's the actual path, plus the one ecosystem that…

Tools

How to Check Your EPUB for Accessibility Before Publishing

Zara Nasser

A free, open-source checker from the DAISY Consortium tells you whether your EPUB meets the standard now expected of e-books sold in the EU — here's how the check actually works and what it can't tell…

Publishing

EU Accessibility Rules Hit E-Book Publishing — What Indie Authors Must Fix

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

E-Readers

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E-Readers

Can You Read Library and Purchased Books on Any E-Reader?

Michael Hayes

The short answer is DRM, not format, decides what crosses ecosystems — here's what actually moves between a Kindle, a Kobo, and a library loan.

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Publishing

What Indie Authors Actually Pay for ISBNs, Royalties, and Distribution

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

The real math behind self-publishing a book, from Bowker's ISBN pricing to Amazon's royalty tiers to what IngramSpark adds on top.

Publishing

What the European Accessibility Act Means for Indie Ebook Authors

Valentina Rossi-Moretti

The EAA has applied to ebooks sold into the EU since June 28, 2025, per the W3C's mapping document — here's what the underlying rule requires, and how Amazon, Kobo, and Apple actually help you meet…

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Tools

What EPUB Accessibility Actually Requires, and Why It Matters

Editorial Staff

A W3C standard, not your e-reader's screen reader, decides whether a book reads well aloud or navigates cleanly by touch — here's what the specification actually asks a file to do.