In 2007 a paltry 3,073 audiobook titles were produced and this figure rose exponentially to over 12,000 published in 2011. In 2013 many industry experts proclaimed that over 20,000 audiobooks were now available and in 2014 over 35,000 were released by major publishers and companies like Audible.The global audiobook industry is currently worth 2.6 billion dollars and part of … [Read more...] about Global Audiobook Trends for 2015
Archives for 2014
The New York Times Creates New European Hub in England
The New York Times is expanding into the United Kingdom with the creation of their new central office in London.  They will be using this new headquarters as a launching point for all of their coverage across the continent.The Times will be will be moving around 100 staff in to the new office through the consolidation of the existing two London offices and will be bringing … [Read more...] about The New York Times Creates New European Hub in England
You Got a New Kindle e-Reader, Now What?
The Amazon Kindle makes a great e-reader and many people tried to be good all year long so Santa would leave one under the tree. After unwrapping it and powering it on for the first time, whats next? The Amazon ecosystem is fairly extensive. Visiting the online bookstore will have a number of terms that may not make sense, Kindle Worlds, Kindle Singles and Unlimited. What does … [Read more...] about You Got a New Kindle e-Reader, Now What?
The Future of Used eBooks to be Decided January 13th 2015
Tom Kabinet and the Dutch Publishing Association have been at odds with each other with the concept of used e-Books. The two sides of been battling in court for the past few months and a verdict was supposed to occur on December 23rd. Due to the Christmas holidays the judgement has been postponed until 13 January 2015.The Amsterdam District Court ruled in July that Tom … [Read more...] about The Future of Used eBooks to be Decided January 13th 2015
Will Subscription e-Book Sites Continue to be Viable in 2015?
One of the big trends of 2014 was the emergence of subscription services, where you pay a monthly fee and get access to thousands of e-books. Amazon Kindle Unlimited, Oyster, Entitle and Scribd have all gained the support of indie authors and publishers. How viable are their business models and will they continue to grow in 2015, or disappear entirely.Scribd is the … [Read more...] about Will Subscription e-Book Sites Continue to be Viable in 2015?
San Francisco Public Library is Leading the Charge on Digital
The San Francisco Library system first started to get involved in loaning out digital content 2009. They started very modestly with one vendor and now deal with over nine different companies to ensure their patrons will have the latest audiobooks, digital magazines, e-Books and streaming video.In 2014 the San Francisco Public Library maintained an operating budget of $11.5 … [Read more...] about San Francisco Public Library is Leading the Charge on Digital
Top 5 Best Android Comic Book Readers
You may be hesitant to load up your favourite comics using a digital reader, but the truth is that it's not as bad as you think. While it lacks a certain charm that comes from physically flipping through an issue, it's certainly convenient --and you needn't worry about the oils from your skin or creases in the pages. Choosing the right comic reader for your Android device can … [Read more...] about Top 5 Best Android Comic Book Readers
10 Public Libraries in US and Canada Surpass 1 Million eBook Downloads
Ten different libraries in Canada and the United States had over one million e-Book checkouts in 2014, a significant increase from the six libraries that achieved the milestone in 2013.Overdrive has the largest presence all over the world, but tends to focus on North America the most. The company is the market leader when it comes to hooking up libraries with the power to … [Read more...] about 10 Public Libraries in US and Canada Surpass 1 Million eBook Downloads
Magzter Unveils New Tools for Enhanced Digital Magazines
Magzster is one of the largest digital magazine companies and it relies on publishers to effectively self-publish their content in order to distribute it on worldwide basis.  The company has just unveiled a new tool called MagEnhance.MagEnhance easily integrate real interactivity into modern magazines, which includes rich text, videos, animation, links, slideshows, and … [Read more...] about Magzter Unveils New Tools for Enhanced Digital Magazines
Celebrity Memoirs Have Peaked
Celebrity tell all books and memoirs have often sold enough copies to make the entire endeavor profitable for all parties involved. Lately, a number of flops have occurred and this has put the entire publishing business on notice.There is lots of finger pointing going on at Simon & Schuster over the recent flop of the Hillary Clinton book entitled Hard Choices. The … [Read more...] about Celebrity Memoirs Have Peaked
Barnes and Noble Repurchases Nook Stock from Pearson
When Barnes and Noble started experiencing close to $1.2 billion in loses in their Nook Media division, they started to get companies to invest. Microsoft contributed $300 million and educational publisher Pearson kicked in $89 million. In early December the bookseller bought back their shares from Microsoft and today, B&N repurchased the 5% equity investment from Pearson … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Repurchases Nook Stock from Pearson
Sloppy BBC Article Draws the Ire of the e-Reader World
The BBC recently penned their prospective on a new report by the Harvard Medical School that linked the use of tablets at night to an overall sleep onset delay of around ten minutes, and 11 minutes less REM sleep. The report basically equated e-readers, such as the Kindle as using the same screen technology as the iPad.  Mainstream media such as the BBC is spreading a terrible … [Read more...] about Sloppy BBC Article Draws the Ire of the e-Reader World
Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
French e-Reader company Bookeen has just released one of the biggest upgrade package for their entire line of Cybook Odyssey devices.  Not only has the entire UI been cleaned up, but there is also a new dictionary manager.The firmware 6.2 updates is applicable to all five Odyssey models from 2011, 2012, 2013. You simply have to connect it up to your local WIFI network and … [Read more...] about Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
Simon & Schuster Commits to Library e-Book Lending in the UK
Simon & Schuster has fully committed themselves to having their e-Books available to all libraries in Australia, Canada New Zealand  USA and finally the United Kingdom. Starting today, 14,000 new and old titles will be available for libraries to purchase and start distributing to their patrons.Each digital title acquired by a UK library for lending is usable for one … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Commits to Library e-Book Lending in the UK
The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
There has been massive upheaval in the e-reader industry over the course of 2014. Sony abandoned making e-readers for consumers and closed their longstanding digital bookstore. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo all released brand new devices in the United States and most incorporated brand new technology. Over in Europe, things have been getting more progressive with prices … [Read more...] about The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
The Children’s Book Market has Grown 44% in the last Decade
Children are reading in record numbers in the last decade, which has propelled billion dollar properties such as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Twilight, Hunger Games, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Not only have these titles done staggering well but it has promoted the success of books with similar subjects and themes and are benefiting from each other’s successes.  Over the course of … [Read more...] about The Children’s Book Market has Grown 44% in the last Decade