Penguin Suspends E-Book Library

One of the largest publishers in USA, Penguin Group has suspended making the e-editions of new books available to libraries and won't allow libraries to loan e-books for Amazon.com's kindle.

"We have always placed a high value on the role that libraries can play in connecting our authors with our readers. However, due to new concerns about the security of our digital editions, we find it necessary to delay the availability of our new titles in the digital format while we resolve these concerns with our business partners." said the publisher on Monday.

This new policy does not affect e-books already on library catalogs. Penguin's authors include Patricia Cornwell, Ken Follett and Ron Chernow, and new books include Sue Grafton's "V for Vengeance" and Rep. Michele Bachmann's "Core of Conviction."