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Terence Eden
@Edent@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

🆕 blog! “How long does it take to upgrade an eBook?”

The older I get, the more comfortable I become with complaining. Not merely moaning on social media, but writing a direct email to the perpetrator of some annoyance.

I'd purchased an eBook and was appalled by how crappy the accessibility was. If you don't know, modern ePub books are just HTML…

👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/08/how-long-does-it-take-to-upgrade-an-ebook/
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#a11y #accessibility #books #ebook #ebooks
Terence Eden
@Edent@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

🆕 blog! “How long does it take to upgrade an eBook?”

The older I get, the more comfortable I become with complaining. Not merely moaning on social media, but writing a direct email to the perpetrator of some annoyance.

I'd purchased an eBook and was appalled by how crappy the accessibility was. If you don't know, modern ePub books are just HTML…

👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/08/how-long-does-it-take-to-upgrade-an-ebook/
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#a11y #accessibility #books #ebook #ebooks
Duncan Bayne
@duncan_bayne@mastodon.bsd.cafe  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Anyone tried one of the Waveshare 7.5inch E-Paper HAT Display units?

I'm planning to DIY an eBook reader with the kids - think 3D printed case, eink display, RPi running Linux & booting straight into an open source reader.

Not sure what these displays are like to use though, & given their low price I'm suspicious.

#linux #ebook #diy #hardware
Duncan Bayne
@duncan_bayne@mastodon.bsd.cafe  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Anyone tried one of the Waveshare 7.5inch E-Paper HAT Display units?

I'm planning to DIY an eBook reader with the kids - think 3D printed case, eink display, RPi running Linux & booting straight into an open source reader.

Not sure what these displays are like to use though, & given their low price I'm suspicious.

#linux #ebook #diy #hardware
John Hartley Writer
@johnyNocash@indiepocalypse.social  ·  activity timestamp last month
  1. Cork. Jackie Charlton’s Ireland. Wilf, cousins, a village pub, an intriguing girl, an alcoholic, the police…

    In the #Smashwords#SWSale25 sale How Green Are Your Eyes ebook is half price this month. £1.48, or $1.99 https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1608280

    #SummerReads#Booksky #writingcommunity #bookstodon #ebook

HOW GREEN ARE YOUR EYES JOHN HARTLEY The follow-up to the acclaimed debut novel 'The Broken Bottle' by John Hartley. Follow the adventures of Wilf Hughes as he sets sail to Eire in search of, well, something that isn't just moping around at home. The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked so fondly of. The car rattled onwards before, on the cusp of a sharp bend, Edward slammed on the brakes causing Wilf to lurch forward between the two front seats. At the age of 18 Wilf Hughes has survived childhood, studying for A-levels, and being shot at when all he wanted to do was play songs in a band. Now he is heading across the sea for his first adventures as an adult. In the company of his cousins Eileen and Mary Rose, Wilf discovers the beauty of the Irish countryside, whilst embroiled in the neighbours' family drama. In the process he chances upon the enigmatic Orla, and a darker side to 1990s Ireland. Has Wilf seen too much for his own good again?
HOW GREEN ARE YOUR EYES JOHN HARTLEY The follow-up to the acclaimed debut novel 'The Broken Bottle' by John Hartley. Follow the adventures of Wilf Hughes as he sets sail to Eire in search of, well, something that isn't just moping around at home. The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked so fondly of. The car rattled onwards before, on the cusp of a sharp bend, Edward slammed on the brakes causing Wilf to lurch forward between the two front seats. At the age of 18 Wilf Hughes has survived childhood, studying for A-levels, and being shot at when all he wanted to do was play songs in a band. Now he is heading across the sea for his first adventures as an adult. In the company of his cousins Eileen and Mary Rose, Wilf discovers the beauty of the Irish countryside, whilst embroiled in the neighbours' family drama. In the process he chances upon the enigmatic Orla, and a darker side to 1990s Ireland. Has Wilf seen too much for his own good again?
HOW GREEN ARE YOUR EYES JOHN HARTLEY The follow-up to the acclaimed debut novel 'The Broken Bottle' by John Hartley. Follow the adventures of Wilf Hughes as he sets sail to Eire in search of, well, something that isn't just moping around at home. The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked so fondly of. The car rattled onwards before, on the cusp of a sharp bend, Edward slammed on the brakes causing Wilf to lurch forward between the two front seats. At the age of 18 Wilf Hughes has survived childhood, studying for A-levels, and being shot at when all he wanted to do was play songs in a band. Now he is heading across the sea for his first adventures as an adult. In the company of his cousins Eileen and Mary Rose, Wilf discovers the beauty of the Irish countryside, whilst embroiled in the neighbours' family drama. In the process he chances upon the enigmatic Orla, and a darker side to 1990s Ireland. Has Wilf seen too much for his own good again?
John Hartley Writer
@johnyNocash@indiepocalypse.social  ·  activity timestamp last month
  1. Cork. Jackie Charlton’s Ireland. Wilf, cousins, a village pub, an intriguing girl, an alcoholic, the police…

    In the #Smashwords#SWSale25 sale How Green Are Your Eyes ebook is half price this month. £1.48, or $1.99 https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1608280

    #SummerReads#Booksky #writingcommunity #bookstodon #ebook

HOW GREEN ARE YOUR EYES JOHN HARTLEY The follow-up to the acclaimed debut novel 'The Broken Bottle' by John Hartley. Follow the adventures of Wilf Hughes as he sets sail to Eire in search of, well, something that isn't just moping around at home. The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked so fondly of. The car rattled onwards before, on the cusp of a sharp bend, Edward slammed on the brakes causing Wilf to lurch forward between the two front seats. At the age of 18 Wilf Hughes has survived childhood, studying for A-levels, and being shot at when all he wanted to do was play songs in a band. Now he is heading across the sea for his first adventures as an adult. In the company of his cousins Eileen and Mary Rose, Wilf discovers the beauty of the Irish countryside, whilst embroiled in the neighbours' family drama. In the process he chances upon the enigmatic Orla, and a darker side to 1990s Ireland. Has Wilf seen too much for his own good again?
HOW GREEN ARE YOUR EYES JOHN HARTLEY The follow-up to the acclaimed debut novel 'The Broken Bottle' by John Hartley. Follow the adventures of Wilf Hughes as he sets sail to Eire in search of, well, something that isn't just moping around at home. The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked so fondly of. The car rattled onwards before, on the cusp of a sharp bend, Edward slammed on the brakes causing Wilf to lurch forward between the two front seats. At the age of 18 Wilf Hughes has survived childhood, studying for A-levels, and being shot at when all he wanted to do was play songs in a band. Now he is heading across the sea for his first adventures as an adult. In the company of his cousins Eileen and Mary Rose, Wilf discovers the beauty of the Irish countryside, whilst embroiled in the neighbours' family drama. In the process he chances upon the enigmatic Orla, and a darker side to 1990s Ireland. Has Wilf seen too much for his own good again?
HOW GREEN ARE YOUR EYES JOHN HARTLEY The follow-up to the acclaimed debut novel 'The Broken Bottle' by John Hartley. Follow the adventures of Wilf Hughes as he sets sail to Eire in search of, well, something that isn't just moping around at home. The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked so fondly of. The car rattled onwards before, on the cusp of a sharp bend, Edward slammed on the brakes causing Wilf to lurch forward between the two front seats. At the age of 18 Wilf Hughes has survived childhood, studying for A-levels, and being shot at when all he wanted to do was play songs in a band. Now he is heading across the sea for his first adventures as an adult. In the company of his cousins Eileen and Mary Rose, Wilf discovers the beauty of the Irish countryside, whilst embroiled in the neighbours' family drama. In the process he chances upon the enigmatic Orla, and a darker side to 1990s Ireland. Has Wilf seen too much for his own good again?
Scarlet Ferret Bookshop 🇵🇸
@scarletferret@mastodon.online  ·  activity timestamp last month

"A wonderful story of found families, filial loyalty, and young girls finding their voices, and fighting for what they love. Toss in all the talk of delicious food and you might just end up hungry for more!"

Dragon Sisters by
@jolantruchng comes with DELICIOUS extras, from recipes to art! 🍲

https://scarletferret.com/books/complete-dragon-sisters

#ebook#DRMfree #extras
Scarlet Ferret Bookshop 🇵🇸
@scarletferret@mastodon.online  ·  activity timestamp last month

"A wonderful story of found families, filial loyalty, and young girls finding their voices, and fighting for what they love. Toss in all the talk of delicious food and you might just end up hungry for more!"

Dragon Sisters by
@jolantruchng comes with DELICIOUS extras, from recipes to art! 🍲

https://scarletferret.com/books/complete-dragon-sisters

#ebook#DRMfree #extras

Alex, the Hearth Fire
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Ivan Herman
@ivan_herman@w3c.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

If you make EPUB documents, or build tools for EPUBs, do you think EPUBs should continue requiring the XML syntax for HTML? Tell W3C what you think by filling the simple survey by the W3C Publishing Maintenance Working Group. 4 questions, responses anonymized:

https://www.w3.org/wbs/1/epubhtml/

#publishing #ereader #ebook #kindle #kobo #pocketbook #boox #nook