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unattributed 𓂃✍︎Feb 24, 2025

Here is a lengthy piece about the latest #enshittification of the #Amazon #Kindle. I've seen articles and YouTube videos speculating about the reason for the removal of the #download option. Most of the reasons just didn't track for me. So I did some digging, and I think I found the real reason for the change. (As always it comes down to money...but not in the way you might think.)

I also wanted to talk (possibly a bit too much) about what this all has meant for me. You might find some of that discussion interesting. There is still plenty more to say, so I will probably write another article about the things that I didn't cover in this article.

Please give the article a #read, and let me know your thoughts on the Amazon Kindle situation, or the situation with #eReaders in general.

https://www.unattributed.cc/the-newest-kindle-enshittification/

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The Newest Kindle Enshittification

Unfortunately, as you read this you will have a very narrow window to take any action(s) that you might want to in light of Amazon removing the ability for Kindle users to download their legally…

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unattributed 𓂃✍︎Feb 23, 2025

So, #Amazon's decision to remove #ebook #downloads on Feb. 26th has had an effect on me that I think is a bit on the surprising side.... Not only did I downlaod all of my books this weekend, but I also downloaded (neaarly) all the books I had on the Google Play Books, and finally got #Calibre working on my system.

I have, however, encountered an odd situation with Play Books that I wonder if anyone has encountered (if anyone is actually using Play Books). The situation: a long time ago (around 10 years), I uploaded a bunch of DRM free ePubs of technical books (mostly O'Reily books) to read on my tablet... It was the easiest option at the time.

Now, however, I can't download them. Whenever I try to download them I get a 404 page from Google. The weird part: I can still open them in the reader both on the web and the Android app.

I wonder if anyone else has encountered this issue, and if they found a workaround or fix for the issue?

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Jasmine Hulwood Feb 13, 2023

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0BRNW9KFL
Episode 8 of Tobias Returns to Bethlehem is now live on Kindle Vella!
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Tobias Returns to Bethlehem | Kindle Vella

Tobias is on a mission - a mission to return Naomi to Bethlehem after her husband and sons die in Moab. Along for the journey, Ruth, one of Naomi's daughter-in-laws, will not remain in Moab with her own people. This leaves Tobias in charge of protecting both women as they trek through the desert. Oh, by the way, Tobias is a donkey - more specifically, a jackass. Please join the fun and discover what lies ahead for our four legged hero as he tells his amazing tale, tail?, um, no, it was tale.

Jasmine Hulwood's Books Feb 13, 2023

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0BRNW9KFL
Episode 8 of Tobias Returns to Bethlehem is now live on Kindle Vella!
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Tobias Returns to Bethlehem | Kindle Vella

Tobias is on a mission - a mission to return Naomi to Bethlehem after her husband and sons die in Moab. Along for the journey, Ruth, one of Naomi's daughter-in-laws, will not remain in Moab with her own people. This leaves Tobias in charge of protecting both women as they trek through the desert. Oh, by the way, Tobias is a donkey - more specifically, a jackass. Please join the fun and discover what lies ahead for our four legged hero as he tells his amazing tale, tail?, um, no, it was tale.

Jasmine Hulwood Feb 12, 2023

New blog post on the classic novel by Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights

https://books4movies.com/the-best-and-worst-of-wuthering-heights/

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The Best and Worst of Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë was a 17th century novelist and poet who was born July 30, 1818, in Thornton, Yorkshire, England and died December 19, 1848, Haworth, Yorkshire. She was one of three sisters ...

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Jasmine Hulwood Feb 9, 2023

#KindleVella episode #7 of Tobias Returns to Bethlehem now live! #Read it today!

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0BRNW9KFL

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Tobias Returns to Bethlehem | Kindle Vella

Tobias is on a mission - a mission to return Naomi to Bethlehem after her husband and sons die in Moab. Along for the journey, Ruth, one of Naomi's daughter-in-laws, will not remain in Moab with her own people. This leaves Tobias in charge of protecting both women as they trek through the desert. Oh, by the way, Tobias is a donkey - more specifically, a jackass. Please join the fun and discover what lies ahead for our four legged hero as he tells his amazing tale, tail?, um, no, it was tale.

Jasmine Hulwood Jan 26, 2023

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Tigera Boo Baby

Hello, my name is Tigera Boo Baby and I am an American Short Hair Bronze Tabby. I was born outside in a feral colony in 2020 during the pandemic (Whatever that is.), which makes me 3 years old. I don't remember being taken from the colony because I was just 6 weeks old when it happened. I understand though, from hearing some talk, that I screamed bloody murder when I was caught and bite the lady's thumb making it bleed. I don't scream or bite anymore because I love my staff, but I do have some t

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Jasmine Hulwood Jan 26, 2023

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Harleah Agnes VI

They call me Leah, but my full and correct name is Harleah Agnes VI. I am a stunningly gorgeous long haired black Ragdoll queen. That's my color and breed, not some derogatory statement. Anyway, I am 7 years old - which some might think is old, but it's not. I can live into my 20's if my staff continues to take such fabulous care of me. I was born and raised in the Netherlands - which is most likely the reason for my unbelievable good looks. So, my first home lasted for four lovely years, but, a

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Jasmine Hulwood Jan 26, 2023

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Midnight, the House Panther

Where I came from and where I've been really doesn't matter. How I ended up in jail doesn't matter much either. What matters is that I was in the clink when my new human came to bail me out. He didn't owe me anything, but he was there just the same and paid my fine. For whatever reason, they released me to his custody that very day and he took me with him, back to his place - a place that was foreign and frightening. I didn't know him and was wary of him for a long time. I didn't know what he pl

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Jasmine Hulwood Jan 26, 2023

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Introducing...(Drum Roll Please)...Ramen, the Drain Killer!

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