E-Reader usage continues to grow in the United States and it is predicted that by 2020 over 93 million people will own a Kindle, Kobo or Nook. One of the big reason why e-readers remain so popular is that consumers prefer them to tablets and phones for reading e-books. E-readers often have a longer battery life, glare-free screens that make them easier to read, and are very … [Read more...] about E-Reader Usage Continues to Grow in the United States
Archives for February 2016
New Chrome Plugin Gives you Free Kindle e-Books
A new Google Chrome internet browser plugin has just been developed and it will allow you to download free Amazon Kindle e-books. The plugin integrates with Project Gutenberg, a non-profit that makes books in the public domain available for free download via their website. Whenever a match is found on Amazon, a pop-up will appear with a link to the e-book and audiobook. The … [Read more...] about New Chrome Plugin Gives you Free Kindle e-Books
Kindle Previewer 3 Lets You Experience Enhanced Typesetting
Amazon has just released Kindle Previewer 3. It allows authors and publishers to get a sense on how their e-books will look on Kindles and Fire tablets using the new typesetting engine. Last year Amazon released a new font called Bookerly, which replaced Caecilia as the new default font for the Kindle Fire line of tablets and their fleet of apps. Bookerly is a serif style of … [Read more...] about Kindle Previewer 3 Lets You Experience Enhanced Typesetting
E-Ink is developing 40 to 50 inch e-paper displays
E-Ink is the company best known for the e-paper displays found on the Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook. Over the past few years the company has expanded their business outside of e-readers and developed luggage tags, supermarket tags and even 32 inch screens to be used in airports. Today, e-Ink has announced that they intend on upping the ante and are going to be … [Read more...] about E-Ink is developing 40 to 50 inch e-paper displays
Amazon Fire OS 5.1.1 Update Has Problems
Amazon pushed out a massive Fire update a few weeks ago that has the build number 5.1.1. Many people have been experiencing issues such as degrading performance of the tablet to certain apps becoming unresponsive. Here is what customers are saying; Well, my Fire was working just fine until the latest OS "upgrade". After it my Fire is slow as molasses, runs down the … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire OS 5.1.1 Update Has Problems
India Announces e-Books Have To Be Discounted
India has implemented a new policy that will dramatically decrease the cost of e-books. This will be a big win of consumers who will be able to buy more digital content, while spending less. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry announced that "One of the key highlights of the policy include promoting online readership by pricing the digital version of the publication … [Read more...] about India Announces e-Books Have To Be Discounted
Pakistan has unveiled a national e-book campaign
e-Book sales are growing in Pakistan, primarily due to the high prices of print. Booksellers often have to pay more money for bulk shipments due to high import fees and transportation costs. In order to draw more attention to the e-book format, the National Book Foundation and Pakistan Academy of Letters are putting together a national campaign. Currently, details are … [Read more...] about Pakistan has unveiled a national e-book campaign
Barnes and Noble Will Launch a Prototype Nook Store This Year
Barnes and Noble during a conference call, where they were discussing their latest earnings, said that they are planning on opening up a prototype store later this year. They did not mention location or provide any details about the project, but many people think that they plan on doing something similar to Amazon Books. “One of the challenges of that (prototype) store is … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Will Launch a Prototype Nook Store This Year
Star Wars Website Puts the Spotlight on Audiobooks
The main Star Wars website is promoting the digital audiobook format for the first time ever. The spotlight is put on the narrators, producers, script writers and how music plays a strong role in bringing the final product to life. The most notable section in the entire article details the audiobook production system and how a team of people is able to acomplish more than … [Read more...] about Star Wars Website Puts the Spotlight on Audiobooks
Alta Editions is a Subscription Based Cookbook Service
Alta Editions is a new online cookbook subscription service, which launched this week. The website features books published by Alta Editions, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Agate Publishing. The new Netflix for Cookbooks service connects cooks with exceptional cookbooks on the web and mobile, the place where most cooks look first for recipes and cooking instruction today. … [Read more...] about Alta Editions is a Subscription Based Cookbook Service
Study – What Kids Are Reading In The United Kingdom
Released today, the biggest annual study into British children’s reading habits, What Kids Are Reading has revealed that the most popular book for secondary school children is Girl Online by vlogger Zoe Sugg aka Zoella. The report reflects the impact of social media on children’s book choices, with Zoella’s 10 million YouTube subscribers helping Girl Online to become the most … [Read more...] about Study – What Kids Are Reading In The United Kingdom
Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere Radio Adaptation is Available for Free
Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere is currently available to listen to for free on the BBC website. A six part adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel adapted by Dirk Maggs, sees James McAvoy as Richard lead a stellar cast which includes Natalie Dormer, David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Lee, Anthony Head, David Schofield, Bernard Cribbins, Romola Garai, George … [Read more...] about Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere Radio Adaptation is Available for Free
Amazon Kindle Unlimited Now Available in China
Amazon Kindle Unlimited has just launched in China and this service allows customers to subscribe for 12 yuan a month, which is roughly $1.89 US. There are 44,000 e-Books from Chinese publishers taking part in the program, which should be very compelling for people who do not like to buy e-books. An unlimited e-book subscription service is exactly what Amazon needs in China … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited Now Available in China
Amazon is Secretly Developing a Used e-Book Marketplace
Amazon is in the process of developing a secret project that will allow users to sell their e-books. When digital books are resold a portion of the revenue will be paid to the rights holder. This should placate publishers who can earn revenue on used products, something they can't do with used bookstores in the real world. Amazon is planning on creating a new section of the … [Read more...] about Amazon is Secretly Developing a Used e-Book Marketplace