Audible is running a two for one audiobook sale for people who are paying a monthly subscription or have signed up for a free 30 day trial. You will be able to purchase one audio title at a discount and get another one completely for free. They have a special landing page for the 2 for 1 program and there are a number of great titles by solid narrators. Time is of the essence … [Read more...] about Audible has launched a 2 for 1 Audiobook Sale
Archives for August 2017
Tolino Vision 4 HD Review
The Tolino Vision 4 HD is the best e-reader to come out of Europe, ever. It takes the best elements of the Amazon Kindle Voyage and the Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 and gives users a solid experience. The Tolino is waterproof/dustproof, has the same RGB front-lit system as Kobo and the screen is completely flush with the bezel. Hardware The Vision 4 HD features a six inch … [Read more...] about Tolino Vision 4 HD Review
The Future of High Resolution E-paper is in Serious doubt
Japan Displays unveiled a new high resolution e-paper display that would take e-readers to an entirely new level of sophistication. The future of their e-paper is in serious doubt because they have announced they are slashing 3,700 jobs, or 30% of its workforce because they lost US$288.54 million in the last quarter. Sharp wants to help out JD, but cannot form a merger or make … [Read more...] about The Future of High Resolution E-paper is in Serious doubt
Onyx Boox Max vs Sony DPT-RP1 vs Good e-Reader
This is the first video that shows off all of the 13.3 inch e-readers currently available to purchase. Each of these devices brings a vastly different user experience to the table, although in essence they are all dedicated note taking devices. Large screen e-readers are expensive, before you make the plunge you owe it to yourself to watch this video to see what one is the … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Max vs Sony DPT-RP1 vs Good e-Reader
Kobo H2O Edition 2 Now Available in Australia and New Zealand
The Kobo H2O Edition 2 is now available in Australia and New Zealand. The new reader can be purchased at JB HiFi, Myer and Angus & Robertson Bookworld for $239.95. Meanwhile in New Zealand it is a bit more expensive and is retailing for $309. The Kobo Aura Edition 2 features a 6.8-inch E-Ink Carta Display with a resolution of 1430×1080 and 265 PPI. The screen is sunken, … [Read more...] about Kobo H2O Edition 2 Now Available in Australia and New Zealand
Overdrive Libby Will Allow You to Sign Up for a Library Card Online
Millions of people borrow audiobooks and ebooks from the public library every year and one of the downsides is that you have to visit a branch in order to sign up for a card. Overdrive is simplifying the process with their new Libby app, you will soon be able to register for one online. Overdrive has started a beta program last week at the San Antonio Public Library, … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby Will Allow You to Sign Up for a Library Card Online
Driving Down the Price of Publishing
Not too long ago, self-published authors were collectively admonished about the need to invest in their work. Hiring quality editors, proofreaders, cover designers, and formatters before attempting to sell a book was the constant mantra of industry experts. While some hapless writers continued to slap their Word docs up on Amazon and hope to snare a few readers, authors who … [Read more...] about Driving Down the Price of Publishing
Profanity in Books: Is It a Good Thing?
“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very,’” Mark Twain famously said. “Your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” Well, damn. Yes, back in the day, your editor--often working under strict guidelines from the publisher--would slash a red pen through anything considered outside the acceptable standards for profanity (this … [Read more...] about Profanity in Books: Is It a Good Thing?
HarperCollins is Experiencing a Huge Demand for Audiobooks
HarperCollins has announced their latest financial results for both the fourth quarter and the year. What is very interesting is that they have acknowledged that digital accounts for 19% of consumer revenue and that they believe that the emergence of digital audio is a potent source of long-term growth. Fiscal 2017 full year revenues declined $10 million, or 1%, compared to … [Read more...] about HarperCollins is Experiencing a Huge Demand for Audiobooks
Tolino Vision 4 HD Unboxing Video
The Tolino Vision 4 HD came out in November 2016 and Good e-Reader is conducting an extensive unboxing video to give you a sense of everything that comes inside and also give you a first look at the hardware. The Vision 4 HD features a six inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1448X1072 and 300 PPI. The screen is completely flush with the bezel, which makes … [Read more...] about Tolino Vision 4 HD Unboxing Video