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Prime members can currently enjoy a three-month free trial of Kindle Unlimited, saving $35.97, which offers access to over four million books, audiobooks, and magazines, with the trial automatically renewing unless canceled. The deal is part of Amazon's early Prime Big Deal Days promotions.
Stuff Your E-Reader Day allows readers to download thousands of free romance ebooks from various retailers, including Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. The event, organized by Romance Bookworms, offers a wide range of genres and tropes to choose from. While popular titles may not be available, it's an opportunity to discover new authors and explore different genres. The event is separate from Kindle Unlimited and allows readers to own the books they download for free. Book recommendations include friends-to-lovers, small-town romance, dark romance, and hockey romance.
Amazon's Send to Kindle service has made it easier to send non-Amazon books to your Kindle or Kindle app. Users can go to Amazon's Send to Kindle page, drag and drop their file or select it from their device, and choose to add it to their library or save it locally. The file can then be sent to one or more registered Kindle devices or devices with Kindle apps. Alternative methods, such as sending via email, are also available.
OverDrive, the library ebook app, will shut down on May 1st and users will need to switch to Libby, a newer app from the same company. OverDrive's desktop versions will still be accessible, but the company won't provide new downloads. The move is to focus development on Libby and make it easier for libraries to promote their digital content. OverDrive is helping libraries transition to Libby with an online resource kit. The accelerated digital transition due to covid has put pressure on libraries and OverDrive, and Libby is now one of the few free ways to read and listen to books.