Simon & Schuster Agrees to Sell One eBook to a Library 17 December 2012 by 2 Comments One of the things that Simon & Schuster is noted for is its antagonism towards libraries. Its policy is that it will not sell ebooks to them. However, in a great show of public spirit (sarcasm intended!), S&S has broken down and agreed to sell Jean Thompson's The Year We Left Home in ebook format to libraries. This is because the book was selected by the Iowa Center … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Agrees to Sell One eBook to a Library
Book Bundling Adds Value to Authors’ Works 17 December 2012 by Mercy Pilkington 0 Comments Where some publishers at one time were getting their feet wet in the world of digital publishing by experimenting with marketing their backlist titles as ebooks, the turnaround in digital sales has caused many publishers to now focus on the ebooks of their bestselling titles. But those backlists aren't forgotten; on the contrary, technologically savvy publishers are now … [Read more...] about Book Bundling Adds Value to Authors’ Works
New Complete Sherlock Holmes Edition from Simon & Schuster 17 December 2012 by 0 Comments Of course, Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain and available from such sources as Project Gutenberg, but now Simon & Schuster is launching a complete edition that has the benefit of professional editing. A lot of the editions on Amazon, for example, are a bit rough and could use a professional touch. Since the new edition is free, you might as well give it a try. In … [Read more...] about New Complete Sherlock Holmes Edition from Simon & Schuster
Baker & Taylor Launches Acoustik Audiobooks 17 December 2012 by 0 Comments Baker & Taylor, a major distributor, has announced the launch of a new mobile platform that will sell audiobooks on the Android and Apple platforms. The new platform, called Acoustik, is now available on the App Store and on Google Play. It is powered by Findaway World's platform and currently provides access to 40,000 titles. Baker & Taylor intends to launch Acoustik … [Read more...] about Baker & Taylor Launches Acoustik Audiobooks
Quickflix and Kobo Strike New Agreement for Steaming Video 17 December 2012 by Michael Kozlowski 0 Comments Quickflix and Kobo announced today that they have agreed on a new partnership for video streaming on the Kobo Arc and future devices. Launching in the first quarter of 2013, customers in New Zealand and Australia will gain access to 55,000 movies, television shows, PPV's, and much more. In a statement, Quickflix Chairman and CEO Stephen Langsford said, "We are extremely … [Read more...] about Quickflix and Kobo Strike New Agreement for Steaming Video
Ectaco Jetbook Color 2 to Debut in March 17 December 2012 by Michael Kozlowski 2 Comments Ectaco is quietly releasing a followup to the first e-reader in the world with color e-ink. The new model will use the second iteration of e-Ink Triton technology, which should provide a more seamless experience. The Jetbook Color 2 uses a 9.7 inch e-ink Triton 2 touchscreen with 1200 × 1600 resolution. This unit will display close to 4096 colors, which should really bring … [Read more...] about Ectaco Jetbook Color 2 to Debut in March
Give the Gift of Reading with the Shop e-Readers Gift Card 17 December 2012 by Michael Kozlowski 0 Comments Shop e-Readers is making gift giving a little bit easier this year for the voracious reader on your list. The company has unveiled its new Gift Card program that will allow you to purchase a card to give to that special someone on your list. With technology changing so fast, you might not know what type of e-reader they really want, you can give them the Shop e-Readers Gift … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of Reading with the Shop e-Readers Gift Card
eBook Review: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson 17 December 2012 by Mercy Pilkington 0 Comments Verdict: 2 stars It’s one thing when a famous person happens to have a drug habit. It’s something else altogether when society—and the celebrity, for that matter—cannot figure out where the person stops being a person and becomes just another drug user. In Willie Nelson’s third book, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, the reader is treated to a very sad forward by … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson
Author Pages Create One-Stop Location for Discoverability 16 December 2012 by Mercy Pilkington 2 Comments With more and more authors hitting the bookshelves and less money becoming available for publicity purposes, authors of every genre and publishing style need to use all of the tools at their disposal for book promotion. One of the most useful tools an author can provide to potential reading consumers is a dedicated author page, usually available as a free feature from the ebook … [Read more...] about Author Pages Create One-Stop Location for Discoverability
Top Tablet News – December 16th, 2012 16 December 2012 by Sovan Mandal 1 Comment With the holiday shopping frenzy at its peak, it's raining offers and discounts as retailers make a desperate bid to see as many buyers as is logically possible before the end of the year. Even the most sought after gadgets are being offered with some heavy discounts. Case in point: the Apple iPad is now cheaper by $100 thanks to an AT&T offer. The discount is also valid … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 16th, 2012
