Kobo has proclaimed that more people buy e-books on e-readers than smartphones and tablets. CEO Michael Tamblyn also reported that "Hardware is now a profitable business for us. Unlike some of the manufacturers who could never get the manufacturing or economics right, hardware made a profit in 2015." In an interview with Publishing Perspective Michael elborted on why people … [Read more...] about Kobo says more people buy e-books on e-readers
Archives for March 2016
Hachette Laments e-Book Decline
The parent company of Hachette has announced that their revenue has declined and this sent their stocks tumbling by 8.2%. Industry experts had forecast that the publisher would see a profit of $466, but they also managed to generate $439 million in all of 2015. This has prompted CFO Dominique D’Hinnin who had been working for company for the past 26 years to leave. Of its … [Read more...] about Hachette Laments e-Book Decline
Amazon Kindle Voyage is now available for $179
Amazon is running a sale for its entire line of e-readers, where you can save on average of around $20 dollars per unit. Sadly, the Kindle Voyage is not included in this deal, which is not a surprise. In the sixteen months since its been released it only got discounted twice, during limited time Prime only sales. If you really want save some money on a Voyage, Best Buy of all … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Voyage is now available for $179
Apple Audiobooks Finally Get iCloud Support
When Apple first started selling audiobooks users had to purchase them from the iTunes store and use the music app to listen to them. Last year, the company made it easier to discover new content by moving them from iTunes into the iBooks app. One of the biggest drawbacks about Apple audiobooks is that the purchases were not stored in iCloud, which basically means if you bought … [Read more...] about Apple Audiobooks Finally Get iCloud Support
OverDrive Expands eBook Service into Germany, Austria and Switzerland Libraries
As libraries around the world transform their physical spaces to meet customers’ changing needs, librarians are expanding their reach and role in the digital world. OverDrive, the industry leader in digital lending for public and school libraries serving 34,000 institutions worldwide, has enabled libraries to reach and engage more of their communities with eBooks and digital … [Read more...] about OverDrive Expands eBook Service into Germany, Austria and Switzerland Libraries
Scribd adds 6,000 new e-Books from Macmillan
Scribd has changed their business model from offering an unlimited number of e-books to a fixed amount per month. This move allows them to secure more deals with publishers and get more content into their catalog. Today, Scribd announced that they have added more than 6,000 books from leading global publisher, Macmillan Publishers. The additions represent the third time … [Read more...] about Scribd adds 6,000 new e-Books from Macmillan
Self-Published e-Books With No ISBN Do Not Exist
The entire publishing industry has nothing but scorn for self-published authors who submit e-books with no ISBN number. These titles belong to the shadow realm, because its impossible to track metrics and sales data. ISBN numbers are critically important for an author to claim ownership of their work and support the self-publishing movement. Over the course of 2014, 30% … [Read more...] about Self-Published e-Books With No ISBN Do Not Exist
Everyone is wanting a piece of the $400 Million Apple Settlement
Apple has not been granted an appeal by the United States Supreme Court. This means within 60 days the company will begin dispersing $400 million worth of e-book credits into account holders of Amazon, B&N, Kobo and iBooks. . These credits can be used to get free e-books from major publishers or self-published authors. Each of these retailers makes 30% commission, on … [Read more...] about Everyone is wanting a piece of the $400 Million Apple Settlement
B&N Nook is Failing Because They Make Customers Hate Them
Barnes and Noble is the only company in the e-reader and eBook sector that has nothing but alienated their customers. There have been many cases over the years where the lost users in droves, due to a myriad of factors. Recently, the bookseller announced it was closing their app store, video store and UK e-book store. Instead of making it easy for people to access their … [Read more...] about B&N Nook is Failing Because They Make Customers Hate Them
Mofibo Wants to Compete Against Bliyoo
The Netherlands e-book subscription scene is starting to heat up with a new entrant into the market. Mofibo launched last week and they offer customers an unlimited amount of Dutch and English e-books and audiobooks for 12.99 Euros per month. Mofibo was founded in 2013 in Denmark and just expanded into Sweden and the Netherlands. Every day their readers are consuming over 1 … [Read more...] about Mofibo Wants to Compete Against Bliyoo