: a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device
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The lower level is used by library staff for technical services and the college’s book collections that support the college’s curriculum – from literature to science to health careers – in addition to audio and e-books, DVDs and a variety of online databases.
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Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart combining physical sales, e-books, library loans, subscription data, and social media activity.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
There also will be an e-book and an audio book for each, but many parents still love picking up the hard copy to place notes in the margin or use her checklists.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among their members on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart combining physical sales, e-books, library loans, subscription data, and social media activity.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
There also will be an e-book and an audio book for each, but many parents still love picking up the hard copy to place notes in the margin or use her checklists.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among their members on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
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“E-book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-book. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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