One of the greatest features of e-reader devices is their simplicity. If you have access to WiFi, you literally have the book from your computer to your Kindle in less than a minute. But for publishers like Penguin, it's just a little too convenient, especially when you consider that you can do the same for free from your local library. The article linked at the bottom discusses the growing concerns of publishers, retailers and (most importantly) readers.
http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/118005-amazon-bn-and-publishers-slug-it-out-over-e-books-while-libraries-suffer
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I think it’s interesting that the article notes that if it’s too easy in being able to access it from the library, then people won't buy it. Couldn’t the same be said for physical books? I also have to admit my own bias attitude because they obviously haven’t tried to borrow a new book or new ebook from the library. It’s not as easy as it sounds with waitlists for both options. People still have the options to buy if they don’t want to wait just as they always have. I have a feeling Penguin may decide differently in the future or the users will also dictate how much they do or don’t use Penguin.
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