Are you going to read eBooks on Kobo Libra H2O?

On September 4, 2019, Rakuten Kobo unveils the latest Kobo model -- Kobo Libra H2O. With the Kobo Libra H2O, Kobo’s product designers and software developers have added some of the readers’ most loved features — ergonomic one-handed page-turn buttons, waterproofing technology, ComfortLight PRO, a 7" HD Carta E Ink glare-free screen, and convertible SleepCovers. The Kobo Libra H2O is available in classic black and white, with four SleepCover options in black, grey, rose and aqua.
With a 1680 x 1264 300 ppi resolution, the Kobo Libra H2O offers a high definition reading experience. The device itself features a modern design at 144 mm wide x 159 mm long. Coming in at 192 grams, the Kobo Libra H2O is among Kobo’s lightest devices, so you can read comfortably for hours.
The Kobo Libra H2O, with enough storage for 6,000 books, will retail for $199.99 CAD. Pre-orders begin in select countries on September 10 and the device will be available in stores and online as of September 17.

New features include:
• Enhanced eBook scrubber: The scrubber has been updated to represent the entire eBook rather than a single chapter. Easily flip back and forth through your eBook without fear of losing your spot—your previous page is noted by a black breadcrumb for easy return.
• Page previews: A preview of pages viewed using the eBook scrubber will now appear as you skim. Use the preview page to quickly scan other parts of the book, and easily navigate to that page by tapping the preview window.
• Updated headers and footers: Headers and footers display chapter and book progress simultaneously, so you know where you are in your eBook at all times.
• Progress bar: A thin black bar at the bottom of the eReader will now help you understand at-a-glance where you are in your eBook.
• Improved in-book menu: Swipe up from the bottom of the page to open the new in-book menu. For better location awareness in your eBook, the scrubber now appears as part of the menu. Annotations (notes, highlights and bookmarks) are easier to access, by tapping the annotations icon at the bottom of the screen.

Will you buy the new Kobo Libra H2O? Or do you want to read your Kindle/Nook/Google Play ebooks on this new Kobo Libra H2O?
Tips: if you want to read Kindle/Nook/Google Play ebooks on any Kobo devices, you can read this guide on how to convert Kindle/Nook/Google Play ebooks.

The 2019 National Book Awards Longlist for Fiction

This week, the 2019 National Book Awards Longlist for Fiction was released.  But the National Book Foundation won’t announce the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction until October 8 — but you can get started on the longlist of nominees now. The full list is below.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Fleishman Is in Trouble
Susan Choi, Trust Exercise
Kali Fajardo-Anstine, Sabrina & Corina
Marlon James, Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Laila Lalami, The Other Americans
Kimberly King Parsons, Black Light
Helen Phillips, The Need
Julia Phillips, Disappearing Earth
Ocean Vuong, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys

Tips: If you want back up your Kindle books, you can read this guide on how to decrypt and convert Kindle books. 

Microsoft Edge Won't Support ePub Files Soon

Earlier this year, Microsoft removed the Books section from the Microsoft Store. Users can no longer buy new books and read their purchased books after July, but at least they can use the Edge Browser to read epub and pdf ebooks.

However, according to a new support page on Microsoft's website, Microsoft Edge will no longer support epub e-books. But Microsoft has collaborated with the DAISY Consortium to shortlist a few accessible ePub applications within the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft has confirmed that the end of support for this feature is coming with the release of the Chromium-based version of Edge. So you should be able to read ePub e-books in Edge for a while longer.

Tips: If you want to read ebooks on your favorite reader app for better reading experience, you can use Epubor Ultimate software to convert your Kindle/Kobo/Google Play/Nook ebooks easily.

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