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Audiobooks Outsell E-Books 2026: What It Means for EPUB

US audiobook revenue hit $597.8M in 2026 while e-book sales slipped 3%. Here is what the format shift means for EPUB files, DRM, and your library.

Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Discontinued: What Now?

Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is no longer available in the US and UK. What happened, what it means for EPUB readers, and what to buy now.

XTEINK X4 Classic: $79, 68-Gram Pocket EPUB Reader (2026)

XTEINK launched the X4 Classic on Sept 7, 2026 for $79: a 68-gram, 4.3-inch E Ink pocket reader with EPUB/PDF/MOBI/TXT support and shake-to-turn pages.

CrossPoint 1.6 Adds X4 Pro Support and 3x Battery Life

CrossPoint 1.6 (Sep 5, 2026) adds X4 Pro + M5Stack PaperMono support, transparent sleep overlays, Night Mode, and ~3.2x battery life on Xteink readers.

Boox Picco at IFA Berlin: $100 Price, Linux, and No DRM

Onyx Boox showed the Picco at IFA 2026 with a $100 price, Linux OS, and no DRM. Here's what that means for EPUB readers and the pocket-reader category.

reMarkable 3.28 Update Gives EPUB Reading a Real Refresh

reMarkable 3.28, out September 2026, overhauls its EPUB reading UI with better fonts, layout, and language support. See what changed and how to update.

E Ink Carta 1400 Delayed to 2027: Buy an E-Reader Now?

E Ink Carta 1400 may slip to 2027 per supply-chain sources. What that means for contrast, latency, color panels, and when EPUB readers should buy.

Amazon First Reads September 2026: Free EPUB Books for Prime

Amazon First Reads September 2026 lists 9 free Prime Kindle books incl. Trust No One and Turkey's Fall Fumble. Plus how to claim and download as EPUB.

Bigme HiBreak Dual 3: Detachable LCD E Ink Phone 2026

Bigme's HiBreak Dual 3 makes its LCD detachable, erasing the Hisense A10's edge. Verified specs, what Bigme has not said, and what it means for EPUB.

Are Kindle Lock-Screen Ads Still Worth It in 2026?

After the August 2026 Kindle price hike, Amazon's $20 lock-screen-ads savings is now just 13%. Should you still buy a Kindle with Special Offers in 2026?

Onyx Boox Mira Discontinued: E-Ink Monitor Alternatives 2026

Onyx Boox has discontinued the Mira and Mira Pro e-ink monitors after a six-month stockout. Compare Dasung, Bigme, and Modos alternatives for EPUB reading.

Calibre 9.14 Adds AI Cover Generation: Setup & Guide

Calibre 9.14 (Aug 28, 2026) adds native AI cover generation with Anthropic Claude & Grok backends, plus floating image previews and security fixes.

Amazon's 60% Memory Crisis Hike: What EPUB Readers Lose

Amazon's August 2026 price hike pushed the Echo Dot up 60% and the Kindle 25-39%. Root cause: HBM-driven DRAM shortage. What EPUB readers should do now.

PocketBook Q Mini: Phone-Sized EPUB Reader Launched at $235

PocketBook's new Q mini is a 5.84-inch phone-sized EPUB reader with page-turn buttons, SMARTlight, IPX4 splash resistance and Linux. Ships Q4 2026.

Kobo Firmware 4.46 Update: Bookstore Fix & StoryGraph Rollout

Kobo firmware 4.46 fixes bookstore purchases on Clara Colour, Clara BW & Libra Colour with a new SSL certificate, and preps StoryGraph for older devices.

NASA Free E-Books: Download Them as EPUB (2026 Guide)

NASA offers free e-books as EPUB and PDF downloads on space, Hubble, and aeronautics. Read them on Kindle, Kobo, iPad, or any EPUB reader.

Google Play Books Book Insights: Gemini AI Reading Guide 2026

Google Play Books Book Insights is a Gemini-powered AI reading companion launched in 2026. Features, eligible titles, and how it changes EPUB reading.

Bigme B6 Pro Review: 75 FPS 6-Inch Color E-Reader With 4G

Bigme B6 Pro review: a 6-inch Kaleido 3 color e-reader with up to 75 FPS refresh and 4G LTE. Full specs, launch price, and EPUB reading verdict for 2026.

Amazon Raises Kindle Prices: Paperwhite Hits $199 in 2026

Amazon raised Kindle prices Aug 22, 2026: Paperwhite jumped $159 to $199, Signature Edition to $249. Why it happened and what it means for EPUB readers.

Kindle Oasis New Encryption: DRM Removal Tools Stop Working

Amazon's new KFX-ZIP encryption hits the Kindle Oasis and breaks most DRM-removal tools. See what changed and how to protect your library.

Kindle Airplane Mode Libby Trick Not Working: 2026 Fix Guide

Amazon's latest Kindle update stops the airplane mode trick for keeping Libby library books past their due date. See affected models and what to do instead.

Why E-Reader Prices Are Rising: E Ink Cuts Its 2026 Forecast

E Ink cut its 2026 revenue forecast to 10-15% after memory prices surged, delaying e-reader launches and raising device costs. What it means for EPUB readers.

How to Read Libby Library Books on Any E-Reader in 2026

Borrow free library ebooks with Libby and read them on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Boox, or Xteink. The 2026 device guide plus a universal EPUB workflow.

Kobo's US Comeback: Sales Double as the EPUB Rival Rises

Rakuten Kobo doubled US sales after returning to retail, ending Kindle's 16-year store lock. Here's why EPUB-first readers are switching to Kobo in 2026.

Instapaper on BOOX: Read Saved Articles on Your E-Ink Reader

BOOX Palma 2 and Palma 2 Pro now ship with Instapaper pre-installed. Read your saved articles, highlights, and notes on E Ink — and skip the Kindle paywall.

KOReader Zen UI: Distraction-Free EPUB Reading on Any E-Reader

Zen UI is a clean, minimal plugin for KOReader that turns any jailbroken Kindle, Kobo, or PocketBook into a distraction-free EPUB reader. Install in minutes.

Véra Kindle Jailbreak 2026: Root Your Latest Kindle for EPUB

Véra is a new Kindle jailbreak for the latest models on current firmware up to 5.19.6. Install from the Kindle's browser, then read EPUBs with KOReader.

Hisense A10 E Ink Phone 2026: Detachable LCD Meets EPUB Reading

Hisense A10 is a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1300 Android 16 phone with a detachable color LCD. Here's how to sideload, transfer, and read EPUB books on it in 2026.

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Review 2026: Color E Ink Meets EPUB

TechCrunch's two-month Kindle Scribe Colorsoft test: a $630 color e-ink reader for EPUB annotation and notes. See who should buy it and how it compares.

Kindle 5.19.6 Update Fixes Sideloaded Manga & AZW3 Files

Kindle 5.19.6 update (August 2026) fixes AZW3 refresh and MOBI virtual panels for sideloaded manga. Supported models, install steps, and EPUB impact explained.

Libro.fm Ebooks 2026: LibroSync, Credits, and Indie Stores

Libro.fm adds ebooks to its indie bookstore platform. LibroSync pairs audiobooks with EPUB reading, flexible credits cover both, and stores gain new revenue.

Calibre 9.13 Released: PDF Fixes & Content Server Updates

Calibre 9.13 (Aug 7, 2026) fixes PDF link scrolling, content server regressions, and Windows crashes. See what's new in 9.12 and 9.13 for your ebook library.

Stuff Your Kindle Day 2026: 100+ Free eBooks for Any Device

Stuff Your Kindle Day events in August 2026 offer 100+ free indie ebooks. See the full calendar and how to read them as EPUB on Kindle, Kobo, or any device.

Kobo at Best Buy US 2026: What It Means for EPUB Readers

Kobo's Clara BW, Clara Colour, and Libra Colour are now sold at Best Buy US stores. See which models, what changed, and why it matters for EPUB readers.

Cobalt SDK: Build Real Apps for Kobo E-Readers (2026)

Cobalt is a new open-source SDK for building real apps on Kobo e-readers. See the apps it powers, which devices it supports, and how to install it.

FreeInk: Open-Source E-Reader Ecosystem, SDK & Hardware

FreeInk is an open-source collective building e-reader firmware, SDK, and hardware. Learn how CrossPoint runs EPUB on Xteink X3/X4 readers in 2026.

SpringBreak Kindle Jailbreak: Root Access for EPUB Reading

SpringBreak gives root access on Kindle 10th gen, Paperwhite 4 and 5. Install KOReader, read EPUB natively, and link your Calibre library over Tailscale.

How to Read EPUB on Boox Palma: Best Apps & Workflow (2026)

Learn how to read EPUB books on Boox Palma and Palma 2: side-load files, use NeoReader, install the best EPUB reader apps, and sync your library in 2026.

Instapaper to EPUB: Read on Kindle, Kobo, or PocketBook

Export Instapaper saved articles as EPUB and read offline on any e-reader. Step-by-step guide covering native export, Calibre workflows, and Instapaper 10.

Meebook E6 Review: Android 11 E-Reader with Google Play for EPUB

Meebook E6: 6-inch Android 11 e-reader with 300 PPI, page-turn buttons, Google Play for any EPUB app. Hands-on review of this $150 open-ecosystem reader.

Kobo Firmware 4.42 EPUB Checker: Validate Before You Publish

Kobo firmware 4.42 adds a built-in EPUB Checker for self-publishers. Validate EPUB3 files on your Kobo — fix metadata, CSS, and image errors before uploading.

How to Convert PDF to EPUB for Free in 2026: 5 Methods

Five free ways to convert PDF to EPUB in 2026: online tools, Calibre, Pandoc, Sigil import, and command-line. No upload needed for private documents.

Onyx Boox Picco: Pocket EPUB E-Reader Challenges XTEINK (2026)

Onyx Boox teases the Picco, a 3.97-inch pocket EPUB e-reader to rival XTEINK. Full specs, price, EPUB workflow, and how it fits the pocket-reader trend.

Harry Potter Ebooks on Kobo Plus: Read EPUB on Any Device 2026

Kobo Plus includes all 7 Harry Potter ebooks in EPUB format. Learn to sign up, read on Kobo, or convert for Kindle, tablet, or phone with this complete guide.

Best Buy Late Prime Day Kindle Deals 2026: Last Chance Before July 26

Best Buy extended Prime Day Kindle deals until July 26. Save big on Kindle, Paperwhite, Scribe Colorsoft, and more — plus how to read EPUB books on any Kindle.

How to Read News on Your E-Reader in 2026: RSS, Calibre and More

Turn your Kindle, Kobo, or PocketBook into a news reader. Learn Calibre Fetch News, RSS recipes, Inkfeed, and more ways to read web content on your e-reader.

Draft2Digital Fees 2026: Top Free Alternatives for EPUB

Draft2Digital charges $20 activation and $12 annual fees. Compare free alternatives including Kobo Writing Life, StreetLib, and PublishDrive for EPUB.

Calibre EPUB to Kindle Workflow: Convert Every eBook (2026)

Why convert EPUBs with Calibre before sending to Kindle? Complete workflow guide for better formatting, metadata, batch conversion, and DRM-free reading.

Amazon Changes Kindle Ebook Encryption — Protect Your Library

Amazon quietly changed ebook encryption on older Kindles, breaking existing DeDRM tools. Learn which models are affected and how to protect your library.

Calibre Content Server 2026: Self-Host Your Ebook Library

Learn to self-host a Calibre Content Server in 2026. Access your EPUB library from any device, sync wirelessly to Kindle and Kobo, and take control of your ebook collection.

PocketBook Era Lite 2026: Best Open EPUB E-Reader Review

The PocketBook Era Lite offers native EPUB, page-turn buttons, and a 7-inch E Ink Carta 1300 display. See how this open e-reader compares to Kindle and Kobo.

Amazon Makes KDP DRM Opt-In: What Self-Publishers Know

Amazon made KDP DRM opt-in for self-publishers in July 2026. See what changed, how EPUB quality affects your choice, and how to publish DRM-free.

How to Edit EPUB Metadata with Calibre: Complete Guide 2026

Master EPUB metadata editing with Calibre. Fix incorrect titles, authors, and covers. Add series info, tags, descriptions. Complete step-by-step guide for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Amazon Raises KDP Royalty Rates in 2026: Author Impact Guide

Amazon raised KDP royalty rates for self-publishers in July 2026. Learn how the new structure works, who benefits, and why EPUB quality matters more now.

FBReader Readino: A New Independent EPUB Bookstore in the US

FBReader launches Readino in the US — an open ebook store with 1.5M+ EPUB titles, Readium LCP encryption, and cross-platform reading. How to buy and read.

Calibre 9.11: Export Annotations to HTML — Guide 2026

Calibre 9.11 adds standalone HTML annotation exports with light and dark themes, search, and highlight filtering. Complete guide for e-book readers.

NotebookLM EPUB Reading 2026: How to Use AI to Read Your Ebooks

NotebookLM now supports EPUB natively. Upload your ebooks, ask AI questions, and get summaries automatically. Step-by-step guide for students and researchers.

Kindle Jailbreak 2026: Save Your Kindle With KOReader and EPUB

Amazon ended support for 13 Kindles. Here's how to jailbreak yours, install KOReader for EPUB reading, and take control of your ebook library.

Amazon Ends Support for 13 Kindles: Save Your eBook Library

Amazon ends support for 13 Kindle models in 2026. See affected devices and convert your library to EPUB before you lose access.

Best E-Reader 2026: 8 Expert Sites Ranked — Kindle, Kobo & More

Expert roundup: WIRED, CNET, PCMag, TechRadar pick the best e-readers of 2026. Compare Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook and more for your perfect reader.

Kindle AI Translation 2026: Read EPUB Books in Any Language

Amazon's new Kindle AI translation lets you read EPUB books in multiple languages. How it works, supported models, and what it means for EPUB readers.

EPUB to Audiobook in 2026: Free AI Voice Narration Tools

Convert your EPUB library to audiobooks with free AI tools. Guide to Abogen, Edge TTS, and open-source TTS for realistic AI voice narration on any device.

EU Battery Law 2027: What E-Reader Owners Need to Know

The EU Battery Law takes effect February 2027, requiring replaceable batteries in e-readers. How this affects Kindle, Kobo, and what EPUB readers should do.

Kobo StoryGraph Integration 2026: Track Your EPUB Reading

Kobo and StoryGraph integration is live. Sync your Kobo EPUB reading to StoryGraph to track books, set goals, and get personalized recs. Full setup guide.

DRM-Free Kindle Books 2026: Find, Download & Read on Any Device

Amazon now shows DRM-free status on Kindle book listings. Find DRM-free EPUBs, download them, and read on Kobo, PocketBook, or any EPUB reader in 2026.

The 6 Best EPUB Reader Apps for 2026: Beyond Kindle and Kobo

Discover the best EPUB reader apps of 2026 for desktop, browser, and terminal. Compare KOReader, Calibre Viewer, Thorium Reader, and more for your reading workflow.

DRM-Free EPUB Library 2026: Buy, Organize & Read on Any Device

Build a DRM-free EPUB library in 2026. Where to buy DRM-free ebooks, organize with Calibre, and sync to Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, or any device.

Calibre 9.10 Upgrade Guide: 6 Key Features to Know

Discover Calibre 9.10.0's new PWA content server, CSS Level 4 selectors, and image compression with the critical CVE-2026-53511 fix. Complete upgrade guide.

Calibre EPUB Library Guide: Organize, Convert & Sync in 2026

Complete Calibre library guide for 2026. Organize EPUBs, batch-convert formats, wirelessly sync to Kindle and Kobo, and back up your collection.

How to Self-Publish Children's Picture Books as EPUB in 2026

Step-by-step guide to formatting and self-publishing children's picture books as fixed-layout EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books, and Google Play in 2026.

Color E Ink Readers in 2026: Best Devices for EPUB Reading

Compare 2026's best color E Ink readers for EPUB: Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Libra Colour vs Boox Go Color 7 — features, price, and compatibility.

Amazon Now Lets You Download KDP Books as EPUB (2026 Guide)

Amazon now allows EPUB and PDF downloads for DRM-free KDP books. What this means for readers, self-publishers, and the future of open ebook formats.

Sigil 2.8.0: New Image Editing Features & EPUB Editing Guide (2026)

Sigil 2.8.0 adds image rotate, crop, and resize directly in the editor. Complete guide to editing EPUB files with the latest release and its new ImageTab.

Why Kobo Rejects Your Valid EPUB as 'Corrupted' (Fix 2026)

Your valid EPUB passes epubcheck but Kobo says 'corrupted.' It's Adobe RMSDK's CSS parser frozen since 2013. Here's how to diagnose and fix it.

Kindle Jailbreak Blocked: Sideload EPUBs Without It (2026)

Amazon's June 2026 firmware update kills all known jailbreak tools on 10th-gen Kindles. Here is how to sideload EPUBs without jailbreaking.

Kindle 5.19.3 Update: Better PDF & EPUB on Your E-Reader

Amazon's latest Kindle firmware update 5.19.3 improves PDF rendering, adds color EPUB support on Colorsoft, and enhances manga. What readers need to know in 2026.

Prime Day 2026 Kindle Deals: Best Discounts and How to Transfer Your Library

Amazon Prime Day 2026 brings up to 42% off Kindle Paperwhite, Scribe, and Colorsoft. Complete guide to the best deals and how to move your EPUB library to a new device.

Your Old Kindle Just Got Bricked — How to Rescue Your Library (2026 Guide)

Amazon cut off pre-2012 Kindles from purchasing books on May 20, 2026. Complete guide to rescuing your ebook library and migrating to EPUB.

Why Authors Are Leaving Amazon in 2026: Best ebook Platforms Compared

Authors are quitting Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Compare Kobo, Google Play Books, Apple Books, and other platforms for publishing EPUB ebooks in 2026.

Kindle for PC Shutdown June 30: What to Use Instead (2026 Guide)

Amazon is discontinuing Kindle for PC on June 30, 2026. Complete guide to migrating your library, alternative readers, and reading EPUB files on Windows.

EPUB to Kindle Formatting: 5 Problems & Fixes (2026 Guide)

EPUB looks wrong on Kindle? Margins broken, images blurry, TOC missing? Here's why it breaks and how to fix each formatting problem in 2026.

Markitdown vs Pandoc 2026: Best Free Document Converter

Markitdown to EPUB: Markitdown vs Pandoc compared for converting Markdown to EPUB. Microsoft's Office-to-Markdown tool vs the universal converter.

Amazon DRM-Free EPUB 2026: Download Kindle Books as EPUB

Amazon now lets you download DRM-free EPUB files for select Kindle books. Full guide to check eligibility, download EPUBs, and read them on any device in 2026.

How to Send EPUB to Kindle: Email, USB & App Guide (2026)

Complete guide to sending EPUB files to your Kindle in 2026. Learn three methods — email, USB transfer, and the Kindle app — plus how to handle MOBI conversion automatically.

Calibre 9.8 Kobo KEPUB Sync: Driver Setup & Workflow

Step-by-step guide to Calibre 9.8's built-in Kobo driver: connect your Kobo, sync as KEPUB, and preserve stats across devices.

Calibre vs Sigil 2026: Which Tool for Self-Publishing EPUB?

Compare Calibre and Sigil in 2026: features, EPUB workflow, conversion quality, and which tool suits self-publishers converting DOCX or PDF to EPUB.

Kobo vs Kindle vs PocketBook 2026: E-Reader Compared

Compare Kobo, Kindle Paperwhite, and PocketBook Era in 2026. Which to buy after Amazon's Kindle retirement, with EPUB, battery, and price.

E-Ink Secondary Screen 2026: Xteink X4, Boox, Kobo

Compare 2026's top E-Ink secondary screens: Xteink X4's magnetic mount, Boox's Android apps, and Kobo Libra Colour's reader-first design.

EPUB 3.4 Spec in 2026: What Changed and Why It Matters

EPUB 3.4 finalized in 2025 with new metadata, accessibility, and rights fields. How Calibre 9.9, Kobo, and Kindle handle 3.4 — and what to update.

Calibre 9.9 New Features: EPUB Conversion Compared

Calibre 9.9.0 released May 2026 with new EPUB-to-PDF, Kindle, and Kobo output profiles. Full changelog and how it changes your conversion workflow.

Kindle Forced Retirement: Migrate to EPUB & Kobo

Amazon is retiring older Kindles in 2026. Step-by-step guide to exporting your Kindle library, removing DRM, and migrating to EPUB, Kobo, or Calibre.

Best Free EPUB Converters 2026 — Ranked & Compared

The best free EPUB converters of 2026, ranked by format support, ease of use, privacy, and output quality. Includes desktop apps, online tools, and browser-based options.

How to Convert DOCX to EPUB without Losing Formatting

Step-by-step guide to converting DOCX to EPUB without losing formatting. Learn how to preserve headings, lists, bold, italic, images, and tables when converting Word documents to EPUB.

Is Online EPUB Converter Safe? Real Privacy Risks (2026)

Most online EPUB converters upload your files to remote servers. Learn the real privacy risks and how to convert EPUB privately in your browser.

EPUB vs PDF vs MOBI vs AZW3: Complete Ebook Format Guide (2026)

A practical comparison of EPUB, PDF, MOBI, and AZW3 — the four ebook formats you'll actually encounter. Learn which one to use for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and library loans.

EPUB vs PDF — Which Format is Better for Reading in 2026?

EPUB vs PDF: which format is better for reading? We compare reflowable EPUBs against fixed-layout PDFs across screen adaptability, annotation, printability, and device compatibility.

How to Convert Kindle Books to EPUB (And What You Can — and Can't — Do)

Want to read your Kindle books on a Kobo, Apple Books, or other non-Amazon ereader? Here's what's legal, what's possible, and how to convert Kindle books to EPUB.

How to Convert PDF to EPUB on Mac, Windows, and Online (2026)

Step-by-step guide to converting PDF to EPUB on Mac, Windows, and online. Learn the best free methods to transform your PDF documents into reflowable EPUB ebooks.

Amazon KDP Now Requires EPUB: Convert DOCX/MOBI for 2026

Amazon mandates EPUB-only submissions for KDP starting Sept 2026. Convert DOCX or MOBI to EPUB with Calibre, Sigil, or online tools — complete self-publisher guide.

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New Kindles in Late 2026: Buy Now or Wait for EPUB?

Amazon is refreshing its Kindle lineup in late 2026 with replaceable batteries, faster processors, and AI features. What EPUB readers must know.

Kindle Create Now Exports EPUB: Self-Publishing Guide 2026

Kindle Create now exports native EPUB. See how this simplifies multi-platform publishing, compares to Calibre, and what it means for authors.