There is a growing negative sentiment that when libraries loan out print or ebooks, that it cannibalizes retail sales. This is why Macmillan took the unprecedented step in only allowing libraries one digital copy of their new ebooks and embargoed additional copies until eight weeks later. Libraries and distributors such as Overdrive, Bibliotheca and Hoopa have publicly stated … [Read more...] about Libraries positively impact retail ebook sales
Top 5 most forgotten e-readers
There have been hundreds of e-readers that have been released over the past decade and most of them came out way ahead of their time. The limitations of E Ink technology have made a good idea, turn into terrible execution. These are the top 5 most forgotten e-readers.Ectaco Jetbook ColorVery early early on, Ectaco was a strong brand that had the Jetbook lineup. They … [Read more...] about Top 5 most forgotten e-readers
This is the National Book Awards Longlist for Fiction
If you are looking for a new ebook to read, the The National Book Foundation has announced the Longlist for the 2019 Book Award for Fiction and it’s full of great titles.The list includes a range of genres, but a resounding similarity between them are the raw and realistic depictions of the human experience.Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Fleishman Is in TroubleIn her debut … [Read more...] about This is the National Book Awards Longlist for Fiction
Student spending on textbooks has dropped 35%
Student spending on textbooks have dropped significantly in the past five years. The Association of American Publishers reports that spending has dropped 35% during this time period. “When it comes to acquiring course materials students have more choice – and more affordable alternatives – than ever, including rental options for both print and digital materials, loose-leaf … [Read more...] about Student spending on textbooks has dropped 35%
Print is doing just fine in a digital world
Hardcover and Paperback books were destined to be disrupted by ebooks and from 2007 to 2014, this was the case. Since then, physical books have been making a comeback. In 2018, hardcover book sales in the U.S. increased by 6.9%, paperback sales went up 1.1% and eBook sales dropped 3.6%.Meryl Halls, managing director of the Booksellers’ Association in the U.K. “I think the … [Read more...] about Print is doing just fine in a digital world
Japanese Manga Publishers are targeting US Pirate Sites
Japanese manga publishers have always targeted piracy websites in Japan, but they are starting to branch out and file lawsuits in other countries. In July, Romi Hoshino, also known as Zakay Romi, was arrested in the Philippines in connection with his role as administrator of Manga Mura, the now-defunct website which was the highest-profile provider of pirated Japanese-language … [Read more...] about Japanese Manga Publishers are targeting US Pirate Sites
HZO is the company responsible for 80% of all waterproof e-readers
HZO is a company that launches in 2011 after recognizing the market need to safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments. IDC predicts that by 2025, there will be over 75B connected devices, which are smaller, more complex, and require protection from the elements. HZO protects electronics with world-class nanocoatings to enable a better, more durable product. The … [Read more...] about HZO is the company responsible for 80% of all waterproof e-readers
Kobo Libra H2O now available at Walmart
The Kobo Libra H2O just came out yesterday and all Walmart locations in the United States are now selling it online for $169. I have not heard any reports of this device being physically stocked in any Walmart stores, so it will be impossible to try before you buy.Walmart tends to sell the vast majority of Kobo e-readers online and there are only about 100 stores in the US … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra H2O now available at Walmart
Audible fires back at publishers and says Captions are fair use
Audible is under fire by all of the major book publishers regarding their Captions project. They are claiming that this violates their copyright and Audible just argued that the technology is protected by fair use.Audible has really promoted a fair as their primary weapon against publishers. The company's Thursday filing points out that the app never shows more than 20 … [Read more...] about Audible fires back at publishers and says Captions are fair use
How does NOOK – Read for Free In Stores work?
Barnes and Noble has been running a program for close to a decade that allows people with a Nook e-Reader, Nook Tablet or the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Nook to read free ebooks in one of the booksellers over 600 retail stores in the USA. Recently B&N revised the terms of their program and many people were unawares.Read In Store allows you to browse and sample the complete … [Read more...] about How does NOOK – Read for Free In Stores work?
Kobo brings many of the Libra H2O features to older Kobo e-readers
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura ONE, Kobo Aura ONE Limited Edition, Kobo Aura Edition 2 ,Kobo Clara HD and the Kobo Forma. Here is a list of all of the new features found in 4.17.13651. Enhanced eBook navigationWe listened to Kobo readers … [Read more...] about Kobo brings many of the Libra H2O features to older Kobo e-readers
