ebook
Screenlit reading material
An ebook is a book in digital format, readable on computers, tablets, dedicated e-readers, or phones.
The term covers everything from novels to textbooks to self-published works distributed electronically.
Ebooks can be purchased, borrowed from libraries, or downloaded free: I bought the ebook version since it was cheaper.
Also spelled e-book.
Digital publication standard
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- KindleElectronic reading tablet
- NookBookseller's e-reader brand
- KoboE-reader manufacturer from Canada
DRM · file · conversion · compatibility · layout
Remote-to-local data transfer
- storeRetail establishment
- purchaseGoods obtained for payment
- sampleSubset for study
- wishlistCatalog of desired items
preorder · sale · discount · bundle · subscription · free · piracy · torrent
One who peruses text
- e-readerDigital book device
- e-inkLow-power reflective display
- screenDisplay or barrier
- bookmarkLocation saver for pages
highlight · annotation · backlight · dictionary · search · sync · progress
Constructed tool or machine
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- mobileCapable of movement
travel · lightweight · convenient · handheld · offline · storage · cloud · sync
Temporary provision of resources
- borrowingTemporary taking of another's
- LibbyElizabeth, informally
- checkoutPayment completion process
- catalogOrdered list of items
collection · archive · Gutenberg · subscription · audiobook · bundle
EPUB
Digital publication standard
Kobo · DRM · file · conversion · compatibility · layout
download
Remote-to-local data transfer
wishlist · preorder · sale · discount · bundle · subscription · free · piracy · torrent · gift
reader
One who peruses text
bookmark · highlight · annotation · backlight · dictionary · search · sync · progress
device
Constructed tool or machine
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
mobile · travel · lightweight · convenient · handheld · offline · storage · cloud · sync · wireless
lending
Temporary provision of resources
catalog · collection · archive · Gutenberg · subscription · audiobook · bundle
self-publishing
Releasing work without publishers
royalties · distribution · upload · metadata · cover · ISBN · pricing · manuscript · release
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, paperback, hardcover
- publishingpublishers, editors, editor, publishing house, books
- book culturereading, reader, bookworm, bibliophile, bookshelf
- book formatshardcover, paperback, softcover, hardback, audiobook
- e-booksPDF, Kindle, download, audiobook, audiobooks
- library termsshelf, bookshelf, community library, spine, reading programs
ebookpaper book
Non-digital bound publication
hardcover · paperback · hardback · codex · trade paperback
ebookprint edition
Published on paper
manuscript · illuminated manuscript · scroll · incunabulum · clay tablet
- free ebooksNo-cost digital books
- ebook piracyUnauthorized copying of digital texts