Pocket Books is the latest digital imprint from publishing giant Simon & Schuster. The company plans on rolling out a number of titles in the next few months in the romance, thriller, and mystery genres. Some of the first authors to be showcased are: V.C. Andrews,Nathan Dodge, Cindy Gerard, Laura Griffin, Sabrina Jeffries,Carrie Lofty, and Michael R. Underwood. Pocket … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Launches Pocket Star Books Digital Imprint
Archives for May 2012
Apple iPad 5.1.1 Software Update Issued for the iPad
Apple has just issued a new software update for the entire Apple iPad series of tablet computers today! You can update it directly on your device using the update feature found on the settings menu, or do it manually via iTunes. The essence of the update is fixing a number of persistent issues that have been plaguing users. It improves reliability of using the HDR option for … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 5.1.1 Software Update Issued for the iPad
eBook Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Verdict: 5-Stars Insurgent, the sequel to the bestselling first title in the YA series by Veronica Roth, Divergent, pulls no punches in picking up exactly where the first book left off and diving directly into the fray on the first page. Beatrice “Tris” Prior, faction-swapping Dauntless novice and potential savior of her civilization, knows only slightly more than she did at … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Kobo Cloud Reader Released – Brings HTML5 to the iPad
The Kobo Cloud Reader was officially unveiled today and allows you to use your internet browser to both buy and read books. This new browser based reader was in development for the last six months and finally allows iOS readers the ability to buy books. The Kobo app for iOS does not let you buy books anymore and neither do any of the other large ebook companies. Amazon … [Read more...] about Kobo Cloud Reader Released – Brings HTML5 to the iPad
Hachette Livre Lowers eBook Prices
Hachette Livre has lowered their ebook prices to fall in line with their paperback offerings. Until now, the prices of all the company's ebooks have been 20% to 25% lower than for the hardback equivalents. Digital books in France are on the rise with Amazon and Kobo entering the market. Currently Kobo has distribution by Fnac, which is one of France's largest bookstores. … [Read more...] about Hachette Livre Lowers eBook Prices
WEXLER Flex One eReader Sporting New LG ePaper
LG has been working on next generation ePaper technology since 2010, and only now has the technology developed enough to be implemented in a new breed of e-readers. The first ebook reader to hit the market using this new flexible screen display is the Wexler Flex One. The new e-Paper by LG features a inch XGA display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and relies on e-ink … [Read more...] about WEXLER Flex One eReader Sporting New LG ePaper
The New York Times Proves Newspapers Aren’t Dead
Even before the advent of digital reading as it stands today, the end of newspapers has been imminent. With high printing and delivery costs and a desire from readers to receive their news content in a more timely manner, newspapers around the country have been shutting their doors one by one. “In the last few years we’ve been inundated by the end: the end of the music … [Read more...] about The New York Times Proves Newspapers Aren’t Dead
A Top-Notch eBook Cover
So, your ebook is ready to publish and now you need a cover. Before you get started: are you sure it’s ready? Has it been edited and proofread? Have you read it out loud? Great! Just checking. Because a good cover cannot “cover up” bad writing or grammar. That said, it sure can influence people to buy it. BRING IN A PROFESSIONAL I’ll just come right out with it: unless … [Read more...] about A Top-Notch eBook Cover
Pottermore Sells Nearly $5Million in eBooks in the First Month
Digital reading fans have clearly spoken about their love of the wizarding world. Pottermore, the site dedicated to all things Harry Potter, apparently has sold almost $5 million worth of the eBook editions of the seven-book series in its first month of sales. The eBooks which are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German, are available exclusively through … [Read more...] about Pottermore Sells Nearly $5Million in eBooks in the First Month
Good e-Reader Radio – Week in Review – Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and Industry News
Welcome to the Good e-Reader Radio Show - Your definitive source for e-reader, digital publishing, and tablet news. Today on the show we talk about a few new firmware updates that hit the Kindle Fire and the Ectaco Jetbook Color. We talk about what the updates do and how this impacts you! Our lead story is your digital primer on ebooks and e-readers and the battleground … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Week in Review – Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and Industry News