Baker & Taylor is one of the world's largest distributors of eBooks and multimedia content. Their popular Axis 360 program is a digital media circulation and management platform, used by many of the country’s top public K-12 schools and academic libraries. The company announced today they have developed a new mobile version of their Axis 360 service to work on most tablets, … [Read more...] about Baker & Taylor Releases New Mobile Version of Axis 360
Archives for October 2012
Apple iPad Mini to Have Stereo Speakers – Appeals to AudioBook Lovers
The Apple iPad Mini is being geared towards people who love to consume digital content while on the go. Newspapers, magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks will be the primary reason why you would want to purchase this ultra-portable device. In a departure from every other iPad the company has ever released, we are going to be seeing stereo speakers! This will appeal towards people … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Mini to Have Stereo Speakers – Appeals to AudioBook Lovers
New Digital Imprint Features Award-Winning Authors for Charity
One of the benefits of digital publishing is the open access to publication, which some purists would also argue can be one of its biggest drawbacks. Now that anyone can digitally publish, some authors are working to find ways to vet their titles and make those polished titles stand out to reading consumers. In this accessible digital era, then, a number of small press … [Read more...] about New Digital Imprint Features Award-Winning Authors for Charity
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Microsoft Surface Comparison
In this Good e-Reader Video we check out the core reading experience on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Microsoft Surface Tablet! We give you a very strong sense of what these devices are all about. The main premise is to show you the Amazon ecosystem on both devices and the entire reading experience. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Microsoft Surface Comparison
Barnes and Noble Charging an Exorbitant Amount for UK eBooks – Updated
Barnes and Noble entered the United Kingdom on Monday, marking its first foray into international markets. The Nook line of e-Ink based readers are available and the company has opened up its eBook Store. There is a firestorm enveloping savvy UK customers, because digital books cost almost double the amount that Amazon sells them for.The UK Nook eBook store is almost two … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Charging an Exorbitant Amount for UK eBooks – Updated
Top Tablet News — October 31 2012
Nexus 10, 32 GB Nexus 7, Nexus 7 3G launchedThis has been the biggest news of the day! All three tablet devices have launched and they all lived up to the rumors and speculations surrounding them. The 32 GB Nexus 7 is indeed priced at $249, while the 16 GB version of the same has come to occupy the $199 price slot.The 3G version of Nexus 7 has been priced at $299 for … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News — October 31 2012
Which e-Reader Has the Best Glowing Functionality?
At the beginning of the month we ran a poll that asked the question "What e-reader uses the best glowing display?" During the month of October, only three devices were released that allowed people to read in the dark. This was the Kobo Glo, Kindle Paperwhite, and Barnes and Noble Simple Touch Reader with Glowlight. There were over 539 people who cast their vote and today we … [Read more...] about Which e-Reader Has the Best Glowing Functionality?
Disney Acquires Lucasfilm for 4 Billion Dollars
Disney made waves when it acquired Marvel last year and fans all over the world are going to be seeing even more superhero movies in the near future. Today the company has acquired LucasFilm for over 4.03 billion dollars. This gives Disney the full rights to Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Sound. Disney also confirmed that a new Star Wars … [Read more...] about Disney Acquires Lucasfilm for 4 Billion Dollars
Amazon Releases Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ Emulator
Today Amazon has released a new emulator for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9! This emulator will enable Android Developers to test and debug apps in anticipation of the launch of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" next month. Not only has this new program been released, but the company has also updated the emulators for the Kindle Fire HD 7" and the Kindle Fire (2nd Generation) to reflect the … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ Emulator
Kobo Partners with South African Based Pick n Pay
Kobo has just partnered with Pick n Pay, one of the largest retailers in South Africa. The Kobo Touch will be available starting today for R995 and customers will have access to the Kobo online bookstore.“We’re excited to enter a new continent, and are happy to do so in partnership with top retailer Pick n Pay,” said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo. “Together, we will transform … [Read more...] about Kobo Partners with South African Based Pick n Pay
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Shipping This Week
Barnes and Noble announced today that the Nook HD and HD+ will begin shipping this week to people who pre-ordered it online or within the retail stores. This week, both devices will roll out into Barnes & Noble’s nearly 700 stores for demonstration and purchase, and into 15,000 additional locations through leading retailers that include Target, Walmart, and Best Buy this … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Shipping This Week
Le French Book, OverDrive Partner on Library Content
GoodeReader covered the recent US launch of digital-first publisher Le French Book, whose purpose is to bring award-winning and bestselling French language titles to a broader international audience. Today, Le French Book announced its partnership with OverDrive to bring its titles to libraries for digital lending."We are excited to work with Overdrive," says Le French Book … [Read more...] about Le French Book, OverDrive Partner on Library Content
eBook Review: iFrankenstein by Bekka Black
Verdict: 5 StarsOne of the challenges that young adult readers often face is the need to balance their preferred methods and formats of reading with the requirement—usually as part of school curricula—to read the often dreaded classics, but author Bekka Black has found a way to make even those oldest tomes more up-to-date and easily comprehended.Continuing with the … [Read more...] about eBook Review: iFrankenstein by Bekka Black