Encyclopedia Britannica has just signed a distribution agreement with Indian childrens publisher Katha. Britannica intends on digitizing the 300 titles translated from 21 Indian languages on a worldwide basis.Times are a changin for Encyclopaedia Britannica, which is primarily known for their 32 volume set. The company is starting to diversify into broader consumer markets … [Read more...] about Encyclopedia Britannica to Distribute Kids eBook Titles
Archives for April 2014
Comixology Introduces New Payment System and Paypal for Android and Blackberry
Comixology has updated their official Android app today that phases out the Google Merchant Account system. Instead Comixology will be using their own in-house shopping cart, where all purchases are made directly with the comix book company. In addition they have also introduced the ability to pay via PAYPAL.Two weeks ago Amazon announced the intent to purchase Comixology … [Read more...] about Comixology Introduces New Payment System and Paypal for Android and Blackberry
Comixology Disables Purchases on iOS
Just weeks after Amazon purchased Comixology the comic book company has released a new app for iOS that disables the ability to purchase new content. The read only app encourages users to buy comics from the Comixology website instead of one click purchases.ComiXology recommends that their users back up their purchases through their ComiXology account and to download the … [Read more...] about Comixology Disables Purchases on iOS
New Star Wars eBooks to Focus on Canon
The Secondary film unit for the new Star Wars Episode 7 is currently underway in the Abu Dhabi desert, The movie will be released late next year and there are 4 new eBooks under development seeking to rewrite the expanded universe.Lucasfilm and Disney Publishing have admitted that the existing expanded universe no long happened. Any of the books or comics that transpired … [Read more...] about New Star Wars eBooks to Focus on Canon
Microsoft Surface Mini Waiting in the Wings
Microsoft has a smaller version of their Surface tablet waiting in the wings. This will allow it to be more pocket friendly and make it a viable e-reader for those of us on the go. Will the Surface Mini be a hit?The Microsoft Surface Mini was first tipped in an Amazon product page for a protective case. There has been consistent rumors for the last year surrounding the new … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Mini Waiting in the Wings
Roundtable – Blackberry 10 or Windows Mobile?
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Roundtable discussion with Michael and Peter. Today the two lads discuss the overall merits between Blackberry 10 and Windows Phone 8.Michael and Peter have been using these operating systems for years. Michael started with the original Blackberry Pearl and had every single phone until Blackberry 10 came out. One of the downfalls of the new … [Read more...] about Roundtable – Blackberry 10 or Windows Mobile?
PW Interprets Print Sales Data
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding writing and publishing relates to book sales. From the well-meaning outsiders who blithely ask, "You're a published author...are you rich?" to the industry-wide belief that bestseller status, especially for traditionally published authors, equates to being able to quit one's day job, sales figures are an elusive data set for … [Read more...] about PW Interprets Print Sales Data
Self-Publishing: How Good Is Good Enough?
With both camps still divided on the self-publishing front, the same tired arguments for and against the concept are still being levied: "self-published books are notoriously bad" versus "every book has the right to be published." These same two ideas, both for and against self-publishing, have been uttered since the recent wave of indie author revolution began, to the point … [Read more...] about Self-Publishing: How Good Is Good Enough?
Top 10 Android Apps of the Week – April 25 2014
This week we look at a number of the top apps and games to hit the Good e-Reader Android App Store! There are some real gems from many different genres.PAC-MAN MONSTERS - One of the most beloved video game heroes PAC-MAN is back in mobile games in this simple free-to-play puzzler!BodBot - Personal Trainer - BodBot will personalize your exercise and nutrition to you. It … [Read more...] about Top 10 Android Apps of the Week – April 25 2014
European Libraries Flounder in the Digital Age
Libraries in the United States have faced monumental challenges to get publishers to buy into the idea of allowing their digital books to be distributed. The American Library Association has been a tireless vanguard in convincing the big five publishers to opt into pilot projects and then unilateral adoption. Things are very different in Europe, but a new initiative called … [Read more...] about European Libraries Flounder in the Digital Age
Facebook Appeals to Journalists with FB Newswire
Post by FB Newswire.Facebook just launched a news service called FB Newswire. It is designed to give writers, journalists and news companies a way to stay in touch with trending and developing stories. The company hopes to mirror how Twitter has become a global news service, that breaks stories before anyone else.FB Newswire content will come from two sources. The main … [Read more...] about Facebook Appeals to Journalists with FB Newswire
Breaking: Kobo Makes Organizational Changes in Toronto
Kobo is based in Toronto Canada and the company today axed over 60 jobs. They also reshuffled existing employees into different departments in a bid to refocus on e-readers and their line of apps. Currently Kobo employees over 500 people worldwide, from executives to agents.In a statement today to Good e-Reader, Kobo said "To focus resources on innovation, partners, and … [Read more...] about Breaking: Kobo Makes Organizational Changes in Toronto
ABNA Awards Reach Quarter Finals
The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards have reached the next stage in the process, the quarter finals. Here, the overwhelming number of entries was cut down to 100 entires in each of the five categories, and in this stage, the authors who have made it this far receive something a little extra for their accomplishment: a Publisher's Weekly review.Author Kelly Stone Gamble, … [Read more...] about ABNA Awards Reach Quarter Finals