Audio Realms has gone out of business and they have taken their main website and Facebook Page offline. They have provided no indication on what prompted their company to suspend operations. Some of their audiobook content remains available on Audible and Overdrive. Some customers are irate who purchased Audio Realms content on Audiobooks.com. It seems that when the company … [Read more...] about Audio Realms is out of business
Archives for December 2016
US Bookstores Report Lacklustre Sales During the Holiday Season
Bookstores depend on November and December to bolster sales, but this year things have tapered off due to the adult coloring book fad diminishing in 2016. Book sales were down almost 6% between Thanksgiving week and the week ended December 18, 2016 compared to the similar period in 2015. Perhaps the most worrisome for booksellers and publishers is that the worst sales week … [Read more...] about US Bookstores Report Lacklustre Sales During the Holiday Season
Findaway Launches New E-Book and Audiobook App called Duobook
Findaway is the largest audiobook distributer in the world and they power the collections of Nook Audiobooks, Scribd and hundreds of others. The company has just released a new app called Duobook, which blends the audio and e-book experience, which suggests the company might be pivoting in a new direction. At its core, DuoBook is an audiobook player and an eBook reader in … [Read more...] about Findaway Launches New E-Book and Audiobook App called Duobook
Here are the best e-Book and Comic Deals for Amazon Digital Day
Amazon is holding their first Digital Day today and there is a copious amount of deals for people who want to populate their new device with comics and e-books. The main Digital Day landing page does not list everything that is currently available, but luckily Good e-Reader is here. Amazon eBooks and comics Top Kindle eBooks for $3.99 or less Hachette eBook Deals … [Read more...] about Here are the best e-Book and Comic Deals for Amazon Digital Day
These are the most popular Library eBooks of 2016
In the United States over 200 million e-books were loaned out in 2015 and this figure will likely increase to over 300 million when the 2016 figures are tabulated by companies such as Overdrive and Baker & Taylor. Have you ever wondered what specific e-books are the most popular in your city? The above graphic will give you an indication on what books have proven to be the most … [Read more...] about These are the most popular Library eBooks of 2016
Brein Files Lawsuit Against Individual Selling e-Readers Packed with Illegal e-Books
Brien is one of the largest companies in the world that tracks illegal e-book sales and distribution on behalf of major publishers. They have just filed a lawsuit against a Netherlands based individual who is accused of selling Sony e-Readers with over 7,500 pirated e-books. The lawsuit states that over the course of the past three years a specific individual was selling … [Read more...] about Brein Files Lawsuit Against Individual Selling e-Readers Packed with Illegal e-Books
Icarus Illumina 2016 E-Reader Review
Icarus has debuted two new e-readers in 2016, one is the six inch Illumina and the other is a giant 9.7 inch display that can only be interacted with via stylus. Today we are going to take a look at the entry level Illumina and see if it is worth the investment. Hardware and Software The 3rd generation Illumina features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina 2016 E-Reader Review
All Romance eBooks Closes Its Doors
As if 2016 hasn't taken enough from us--and as of only moments before the writing of this article, beloved actress Debbie Reynolds has joined her daughter Carrie Fisher in passing away--yet another book industry website has announced the closing of its doors heading into the new year. AllRomanceeBooks, a site loved by both authors and readers, made the following statement on … [Read more...] about All Romance eBooks Closes Its Doors
Authors Behaving Badly…This Time on Social Media
If social media has taught us anything, it's that you probably shouldn't be posting anything other than puppy pictures if you're in any kind of business or industry. From Cinnabon's well-intentioned flub at Carrie Fisher's expense to Sarah Michelle Gellar publicly mourning the wrong British music icon on Twitter, it seems like all of social media serves as nothing more than a … [Read more...] about Authors Behaving Badly…This Time on Social Media
The First Amazon Digital Day is occurring on December 30th
Amazon Prime Day has been a resounding success and the Seattle company is looking to capitalize on the post Christmas shopping season with their first annual Digital Day. The premise behind this one day event is to severely discount Kindle e-Books, music and movies. Over 1,000 digital items across the site will be discounted in a bid to fill up customers Kindles, smartphones … [Read more...] about The First Amazon Digital Day is occurring on December 30th
Icarus Illumina E654BK 2016 Unboxing Video
The 3rd generation Icarus Illumina e-reader is very appealing to anyone who is looking for a device capable of running Android Jelly Bean and employing the Google Play Store. The size of the screen is six inches and features a resolution of 1024 x 768. You can swipe and gesture via the multitouch capacitive touch screen. You can flip through pages by swiping the screen and open … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina E654BK 2016 Unboxing Video
The PDF Experience on the Amazon Kindle Manga Model is Amazing
The Amazon Kindle Manga Model is only available in Japan, but it features a number of hardware and software enhancements that will eventually be available in North America. The main draw about this e-reader is a concept known as page skimming, but the fast page turn speed also applies to e-books and PDF files. The vast majority of users claim that RAM and processor power are … [Read more...] about The PDF Experience on the Amazon Kindle Manga Model is Amazing
Icarus Illumina Pro 9.7 2016 Unboxing Video
The Icarus Illumina PRO 9.7 inch e-reader came out a few months ago and it is likely one of the best devices the company has ever made. It features an E-Ink Pearl HD screen and has a resolution of 1200 x 825 pixels. The electromagnetic touch screen can be controlled with the stylus and you can make notes, highlights and annotations. It has a built in front-light, which means … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina Pro 9.7 2016 Unboxing Video
You just got a new Kindle e-Reader. Now What?
The Amazon Kindle continues to be one of the most popular gifts and hundreds of thousands of people have received one during the Christmas holidays. The Kindle has the most extensive ecosystem in the world and has numerous software elements that can be quite daunting. The intention behind this getting started guide is to introduce you to the core Kindle features you need to … [Read more...] about You just got a new Kindle e-Reader. Now What?