It's no secret that romance and erotica top the list of bestselling genres because...well, let's face it...sex sells. But more importantly, well crafted romance titles that speak to a broad audience of readers also sells, as evidenced by imprints like Carina Press (Harlequin) and Ellora's Cave being digital-first pioneers while still maintaining standards of authorship. But … [Read more...] about Sex Sells: Big Foot, Gargoyles, and Erotica, Oh My!
Archives for 2013
Holidays Disrupt New Comic Day
New digital and printed comics normally come out every single week on Wednesday. Due to Christmas and New Years happening on both days, the industry is releasing them this Tuesday and next Tuesday. If you are getting your comics from online distributer Comixology, the comics are available right now to purchase. Unfortunately the next week is fairly dire with nothing of note … [Read more...] about Holidays Disrupt New Comic Day
6 Libraries Loan Out 1 Million eBooks Each in 2013
One of the big bright spots of digital books this year was the massive role libraries have played. The ALA in conjunction with Overdrive has been relentless in their pursuits to convince major publishers that books were not devalued when loaned out for free. Their efforts have brought on the big 5 publishing companies in either pilot projects or nationwide rollouts. This has … [Read more...] about 6 Libraries Loan Out 1 Million eBooks Each in 2013
New Digital Comics Worth Checking out This Week Dec 24 2013
New Comic Day comes a day early this week and next: Because Christmas and New Year's Day are on Wednesdays, when most comics shops will be closed, the new comics will arrive on Tuesday. That means new digital comics will be available on Tuesdays as well. The pickings are pretty slim this week, thanks to Christmas, but what there is, is choice. Let's take a look at the … [Read more...] about New Digital Comics Worth Checking out This Week Dec 24 2013
Good e-Reader Radio – Top 10 Predictions for 2014 for eBooks, e-Readers and Digital Publishing
Welcome to a star studded cast edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show. Today Mercy Pilkington, Jeremy Greenfield and Michael Kozlowski from Good e-Reader and Digital Book World give you predictions for 2014. We talk about the current state of affairs in digital publishing, eBooks, e-Paper, e-Readers, Tablets, Library lending and major bookstores. Jeremy Greenfield who runs … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Top 10 Predictions for 2014 for eBooks, e-Readers and Digital Publishing
Apple Rumored To Launch 12.9 Inch iPad in October
Rumors of Apple working on a bigger iPad variant have been doing the rounds for quite some time now. However, there seems something substantive on this front taking place with new reports pointing out a 12.9 inch sized iPad could be ready by October 2014. Along with this, Digitimes is also claiming the said iPad variant will go on to replace the 11 inch MacBook Pro. To what … [Read more...] about Apple Rumored To Launch 12.9 Inch iPad in October
Digital Magazine App Next Issue Launches on Kindle Fire HDX
Next Issue has been stepping up their game lately, running television commercials and hyping up their digital magazine subscription service. The company is heavily competing with Zinio and Magzter by offering unlimited magazines at a low monthly price. Today, Next Issue has announced official apps on the Amazon App Store that have been customized for the Kindle Fire HDX 7 and … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine App Next Issue Launches on Kindle Fire HDX
Phablets Projected to Outsell Small Tablets in 2014
In the fast changing world of technology where manufacturers are ever on the lookout for newer segment to engage with the consumer, phablets or big screen smartphones seem to have emerged as a surprise hit. Often being the butt of many a joke during the initial days, phablets have not only grown in size and scope but have also started posing a serious challenge to the entry … [Read more...] about Phablets Projected to Outsell Small Tablets in 2014
13 Japanese Companies Band Together to Challenge Amazon
Online retailer Rakuten have joined forces with a dozen other companies in Japan with the aim to sell ebooks from regular brick and mortar bookstores across the country. With this, they hope to bring about a higher degree of awareness among consumers in Japan about ebooks. Such a move, they believe, will also allow the traditional bookstores to remain relevant at a time when … [Read more...] about 13 Japanese Companies Band Together to Challenge Amazon
Good e-Reader Guide for Gifting eBooks
Digital Books first started getting into the gifting game back in 2010. Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Sony all often the ability to gift digital books in some very different ways. In some cases you have to buy a digital/tangible gift card and use the code during checkout and others allow you to send the book directly to be redeemed via an email address. Christmas … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Guide for Gifting eBooks