The publishing industry has endured several years' worth of "yes it is, no it isn't" information concerning ebook penetration into the reading market, and formal numbers are finally demonstrating that ebooks are not a fad--while still acknowledging openly that print books aren't going away any time soon either.So what's behind the rumor mill that ebooks are or are not … [Read more...] about eBooks Overtaking Global Markets
Archives for January 2014
Magzter Looking to Expand Digital Magazines into Russia, China and Brazil
Magzter is one of the largest digital magazine ecosystems in the world. They are absolutely killing it on the Apple Newsstand, with seven hundred of the 4,000 magazines listed are created by Magzter. The India based company is looking to leverage their extensive portfolio of 1,800 magazines in a bid to expand into Russia, China and Brazil.Vijayakumar Radhakrishnan, … [Read more...] about Magzter Looking to Expand Digital Magazines into Russia, China and Brazil
Podcast: Advice for Indie Authors on Self-Publishing and Promotion
Welcome to the weekend edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today, Michael Kozlowski and Mercy Pilkington discuss various aspects of self-promotion for indie authors and the best news stories of the week.Today on the show Mercy speaks about many prominent authors bashing the Authors Guild  and the reasons why they think its irrelevant in 2014. Many other authors are … [Read more...] about Podcast: Advice for Indie Authors on Self-Publishing and Promotion
Understanding the Lack of Ownership with Digital Comics and eBooks
When you go and buy a comic book or paperback novel from your local bookstore, there is a clear understanding of ownership. You simply pay for the title, bring it home and it is  yours to keep and loan out to friends as you see fit. When it comes to eBooks and digital comics the entire situation is more convoluted, 99% of the time you do not own the book you purchased, you are … [Read more...] about Understanding the Lack of Ownership with Digital Comics and eBooks
New Book on Snowden Demonstrates Lag of Publishing Industry
A new book, to be released by Vintage Books (Knopf) next month, will provide interested readers with an in-depth account of the Edward Snowden scandal, from start to finish. Beginning with a team from The Guardian being invited to hear what this one-time senior security official with the NSA had to tell following his email that promised the dirt, and winding through a tricky … [Read more...] about New Book on Snowden Demonstrates Lag of Publishing Industry
Samsung Rumored to Launch Galaxy Pro Line of Tablets During Valentines Weekend
Samsung may have something special this coming Valentine's weekend. While nothing is set in stone yet, it is being hotly speculated that Samsung might launch the Pro versions of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab that the company recently showcased at the CES event earlier this month. Samsung released an internal memo stating all requests for paid time offs on 14th, 15th, and 16th … [Read more...] about Samsung Rumored to Launch Galaxy Pro Line of Tablets During Valentines Weekend
Hugh Howey, Jennifer Weiner Strike Back at an Industry They’ve Left Behind
In what is merely a startling coincidence, two well-known self-published authors have been at the center of a very telling look at the publishing industry this week. In a piece for Harper's Magazine, writer Jesse Baron eloquently outlines the saga of authors, namely Jennifer Weiner, who have worked futilely for inclusion and respect for indie authors from the mainstream … [Read more...] about Hugh Howey, Jennifer Weiner Strike Back at an Industry They’ve Left Behind
Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week – Jan 24 2014
It has been a very slow last couple of weeks as developers have come back from the holiday season and have mainly updated their existing library of Apps. Over the course of the last week a bunch of new apps and games have been released and we are finally seeing some higher quality content.All of these apps are available for free via the Good e-Reader Android App Store! You … [Read more...] about Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week – Jan 24 2014
Best New Digital Comics for January 24, 2014
Here's what's looking good at the (digital) comics shop this week:All-New X-Men #22.NOW: Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, this issue kicks off a six-issue crossover that brings the Guardians of the Galaxy into the world of the X-Men. The continuity folds over in a weird sort of way when a young Jean Grey, who has traveled through time to … [Read more...] about Best New Digital Comics for January 24, 2014
Smashwords Once Again Named to Forbes’ List
The quiet underdog in the ebook publishing and distribution arena has long been Smashwords, a site known for its ease of use and welcome of nearly every genre. But the site that so many readers--and even self-published authors--are not all that familiar with is actually accumulating impressive numbers, with over 80,000 authors and publishers launching more than 230,000 ebooks, … [Read more...] about Smashwords Once Again Named to Forbes’ List
Kids Found to Read Less via Tablets or eReaders in the US
Tablet devices may be becoming increasingly popular with the kids in the US, though only half are being used for education, a study conducted by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center has revealed. In a survey that covered 1,577 parents, 62 percent stated their kids aged 2 – 10 have access to a tablet or ebook reading device, but only about 49 percent of these stated they actually use the … [Read more...] about Kids Found to Read Less via Tablets or eReaders in the US
Samsung Announces Slightly Lower Profit in its Quarterly Results
Companies are now releasing with their quarterly performance report cards, providing the industry with an insight of recent activity. Samsung released its figures, and the findings were a bit disappointing given the dip in profit reported. The South Asian giant announced profit of $7.8 billion for Q4 2013, which is a few notches below the $8.27 billion that the company secured … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Slightly Lower Profit in its Quarterly Results
Overdrive Going DRM-Free with Audiobooks
Overdrive has quietly unveiled a radical change to their audiobook encryption system and it could have massive ramifications for any library that carries them. They are switching from the bulk and cumbersome WMA format and gravitating towards a simple DRM-Free MP3 Edition of the audiobook.When you read a book, listen to a audiobook or watch a movie, you are mainly doing it … [Read more...] about Overdrive Going DRM-Free with Audiobooks