Amazon has just launched a new pilot program in Washington State that allows readers to purchase an e-book gift card or a three month membership to Kindle Unlimited. Amazon has always offered gift cards that allow users to inject a specific monetary amount into their accounts and the credit can be used to purchase anything available on their website. The e-book gift cards is … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Pilot Program for e-book Gift Cards
Archives for January 2016
Amazon Bundles Entry Level Kindle with Case and Charger
Amazon has just launched a new bundle deal for the entry level Kindle. It comes with a case and charger for $109, which basically gives you the charger for free. There are six different color options for the Kindle Cover, which allows you to standout in the crowd. The colors are; black, red, yellow, blue, pink and purple. In the last few months Amazon has offered bundles … [Read more...] about Amazon Bundles Entry Level Kindle with Case and Charger
iCloud for iBooks will now Sync sideloaded e-books
Apple is currently in the process of fleshing out their new iCloud system for iBooks. It will allow users to import their e-book collection and have it automatically synced to all of their iOS devices. This is particularly useful for people sitting on a large PDF or EPUB collection. iCloud for iBooks is eagerly anticipated by thousands of readers who have an iPad and … [Read more...] about iCloud for iBooks will now Sync sideloaded e-books
e-Books Account for 6.5% of the Netherlands Book Selling Industry
The e-book industry in the Netherlands is on the rise and in 2015 they accounted for 6.5% of the entire print industry. The continued growth is inspiring a new generation of companies that are starting to disrupt traditional book selling. A few times a year, CB Logistics releases an e-book barometer that takes a look at the overall health of the industry. They found in 2015 … [Read more...] about e-Books Account for 6.5% of the Netherlands Book Selling Industry
Overdrive is hyping up Local Content
Overdrive Local Content is a program that has been around since 2013 and it allows libraries to upload their own audiobooks, e-books and video. I have heard that the majority of libraries that use this system are uploading music from local bands or short stories that students write. Overdrive Local Content assumes that the libraries have full distribution rights for any of … [Read more...] about Overdrive is hyping up Local Content
Digital Audiobook Sales Increase 37.7% in 2015
The Association of American Publishers have just released their new SnapShot report and they found that digital audiobook sales increased 37.7% from January to September 2015. The global audiobook industry is currently evaluated at 2.8 billion dollars, and the United States only accounts for $200 million of this total. One of the big reasons why growth has been so explosive … [Read more...] about Digital Audiobook Sales Increase 37.7% in 2015
Microsoft is developing a secondary e-Ink screen for Lumia smartphones
Microsoft Research is currently in deep talks with the Lumia team in Finland to develop a secondary e ink screen inside of the Flip Covers. Microsoft said they were aware of devices such as the YotaPhone, but decreed that it suffered from usability issues and they would never build a screen into the phone itself. It looks like Microsoft is interested in having a secondary … [Read more...] about Microsoft is developing a secondary e-Ink screen for Lumia smartphones
46% of U.S. households have Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime membership have grown 35% in the last year and it is estimated that there is now 54 million active accounts in the United States. One in five adults now have an Amazon membership for perks like free two day shipping, the Kindle lending library, Prime Music and Prime Video. In late 2014 Amazon increased the cost of Prime from $79 to $99. Many industry experts … [Read more...] about 46% of U.S. households have Amazon Prime
Indie Authors Can Now Develop An Audiobook via ListenUp Audiobooks
The global audiobook industry is currently worth over two billion dollars and digital is the fastest growing segment. Major publishes have a tremendous amount of infrastructure to create audio editions of their bestselling novels, but indie authors don't have many alternatives. ListenUp Audiobooks is a new company that is exclusively focusing on indie authors who want to … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Can Now Develop An Audiobook via ListenUp Audiobooks