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Read An Ebook Day

Get lost in the world of a book, whether new or an old favorite, without the hassle of lugging it around, holding it up, or damaging it. That’s right, read an eBook!

Books & LiteratureHobbies & ActivitiesReading & WritingSoftware & Internet55
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Drive eBook platform adoption and library engagement by positioning digital reading as convenient, accessible, and eco-friendly during September's dedicated observance.

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  • Compare eBook convenience vs. physical books—no weight, no damage, instant access
  • Partner with libraries to promote free eBook borrowing through OverDrive and similar platforms
  • Highlight eco-friendly reading: digital books = zero paper waste
  • Creator spotlight: interview indie authors and publishers thriving in the eBook space

History

The first major celebration of International read an eBook day was in 2014, and was put together by a major eBook distributor OverDrive. This company provides eBooks through many major locations but is best known for being the biggest provider of eBooks to libraries all over the country.

Its eBooks are supplied by thousands of publishers, including the best known of Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Pursues, Wiley, and others. Chances are if you’ve read an eBook from a library, it was supplied by OverDrive.