The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight is the only e-reader the Nations largest bookseller actively markets. It came out at the tail end of last year and is their second generation e-reader with a front-lit display. Today, the company announced that there is a new firmware update available to install. - Improved Shop … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Humanoid Comics Enters the Digital World
Humanoids Comics, one of the world’s most successful graphic novel publishers, has entered the digital age by offering its ebook catalog on iTunes, Google Play and it’s own store. It has also released an app for the iPad where users can sync their Humanoid account and browse catalogs but cannot purchase new material. … [Read more...]
JK Rowling to Write New Harry Potter Screenplays
If anyone in the publishing industry has everything under control, it's JK Rowling. First, she penned one of the bestselling series of all time with her seven book Harry Potter story line, followed up by a couple of other associated works that added more detail to the world of the boy wizard. But it's her business … [Read more...]
IPR License Launches Trade Rights to Foster International Rights Sales
One of the world's well-known sources for global books rights is the IPR License organization, making international rights deals possible for authors, agents, and publishers. The organization announced today that it has a new item to offer rights holders, namely a desktop solution to rights selling called Trade … [Read more...]
Verso Reintroduces eBook and Print Bundling
As early as 2010, publishers experimented with offering readers an added value for their book buying purchases by bundling the digital edition and the print edition. Booksellers even got in on the offer, with the members of the American Booksellers Association helping with the cost of a title from Algonquin Publishers, … [Read more...]
Podcast: New Nook Strategy Needed
Welcome back to another awe inspiring edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield. Today on the show, we discuss the merits of Barnes and Noble taking advantage of their publishing unit to stock self-published titles in their bookstores and distribute them to libraries. Also, we … [Read more...]
Paper Lantern Lit and the Rise of the Hybrid Agent
In all of the recent debate surrounding traditional publishing versus self-publishing, both models appear to be emerging as valid options for books. But while the Big Five aren't closing up shop entirely any time soon--despite recent mergers and rumors of future mergers--and self-published authors continue to earn … [Read more...]
School Libraries Adapt or Face Closure in Digital Age
Most of us have fond memories of our school libraries, remembering them as colorful places with overly friendly librarians. It may be hard to believe, but school libraries are in almost as much danger of closing due to lack of funds as public libraries, even in the era of digital subscription content providers and … [Read more...]
Google Amends App Store Policy to Regulate Quality
Google has come up with a new set of guidelines for developers to follow, all aimed at establishing a safe environment for apps to flourish. As per the new rules introduced in the Google Play Developer Program Policy, developers will have to ensure their apps does not engage in immoral activities or attempt to deceive … [Read more...]
Non-US Residents Should Not be Excited about the New Amazon Streaming Box
Amazon is poised to announce a new television service in the form of a physical box or dongle. The plan is to showcase their Amazon Instant Video service and also secure 3rd party services, such as Netflix and the WWE Network. Sadly, the essence of this service will not work outside the USA or UK. Amazon does not allow … [Read more...]
eBook Review: Little Girl Lost by Brian McGilloway
Verdict: 4 Stars Mystery writers have a whole new audience to write for considering the number of crossover fans who are picking up thriller titles today. McGilloway doesn't disappoint, considering this title has elements of literary fiction, family relationships, current thematic elements, and even … [Read more...]
Why E-Readers Are Not Innovative Anymore
Three years ago e-readers seemed to embrace new technology and give customers a reason to update their devices. In 2011 and 2012 we saw high resolution displays, color e-paper and the ability to read in the dark with front-lit screens. The constant innovation was directly attributed to the sheer amount of e-readers … [Read more...]