Barnes and Noble is going to release a brand new Nook e-Reader this week. This device was not designed by the bookseller, but was outsourced to an unknown company. Sources close to the situation have disclosed to Good e-Reader that it will be announced on Wednesday and will be available in all of their bookstores as soon as Thursday.The B&N Nook Glowlight 3 maintains a … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Releasing New Nook Glowlight 3 e-Reader This Week
Archives for October 2017
Kobo Aura One with 32GB of Storage Available December 6th
Kobo has announced that they are doing a limited production run of the Aura One with 32GB of internal memory. Readers can store up to 700 manga titles or up to 28,000 text-based eBooks. This device will be available to order on the main Kobo website on December 6th and will cost $279.99 US and will launch in Japan a few days later.Michael Tamblyn, CEO, Rakuten Kobo, said: … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One with 32GB of Storage Available December 6th
It’s NaNo Time Again…
Ordinary folks may be stringing a few more fake cobwebs around the lamp post in preparation for Halloween tomorrow night, but die-hard authors--an anticipated 350,000 or so--are busy plotting and scheming against their characters and their plots.It's NaNo time again, or National Novel Writing Month. If there's anyone left, book lover or author alike, who's never heard of … [Read more...] about It’s NaNo Time Again…
Pottermore Goes Physical with Art
The beloved fan site Pottermore announced this week that it's bringing the eye-catching art behind the appeal of the fantastical web experience to physical works of art. More than forty pieces are already available for purchase through the site's shop, including images from Creature Chaos and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.“These products have been carefully … [Read more...] about Pottermore Goes Physical with Art
Barnes and Noble has discontinued the Nook Glowlight Plus
Barnes and Noble has quietly discontinued the Nook Glowlight Plus. The bookseller is only selling refurbished models on their website and many of their retail locations are no longer carrying the e-reader. Normally when something like this happens it is an indication that a new device is on its way but the CEO recently stated that they are getting out of the tech … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has discontinued the Nook Glowlight Plus
Icarus Illumina XL HD Review
Icarus has released a brand new e-reader that might be the best one they have ever made. The screen is the perfect size for digital reading and Google Play allows users to install any app they want. This device has the perfect blend of screen size and hardware performance.HardwareThe Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. The … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL HD Review
Audible will soon be available on all Kindle e-Readers
Amazon is preparing a firmware update that will allow users to purchase audiobooks directly from Audible and listen to them on the Kindle. The first generation Kindle Oasis and entry level $79 Kindle will unlock the Bluetooth chip and introduce an audiobook player. These two models do not have a headphone jack but you will be able to hook up a pair of bluetooth headphones or a … [Read more...] about Audible will soon be available on all Kindle e-Readers
E-books Declined 4.6% and Audio Grew 32.0% in 2017
In the first six months of 2017 e-book sales have more or less stabilized. The publishing industry generated $555.7 million in sales, down $26.8 million from the same period last year. Audiobooks continue to be be financially lucrative, but they have a long way to go before they make the type of money that e-books do. Downloaded audio had $157.7 million in sales, up $38.2 … [Read more...] about E-books Declined 4.6% and Audio Grew 32.0% in 2017
Colin Kaepernick Signs $1M Book Deal with Random House
Score one for the good guys... Page Six has just announced that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has signed a reportedly one million dollar book deal with an imprint of Random House, One World. This announcement comes days after there was speculation surrounding an attempt to shop the book to publishers.Kaepernick has become a household name, and unfortunately, it's … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick Signs $1M Book Deal with Random House
UK Publishers are Bullish on Audiobooks
Publishers in the United Kingdom are generating significant revenue when it comes to digital books, but audiobooks still have a long way to go. Just over half of UK publishers have seen growth in revenue from digital sales in the last year and ebooks now account for 33% of total sales.One in four publishers saw the biggest year-on-year growth from audio, many publishers … [Read more...] about UK Publishers are Bullish on Audiobooks
Kobo Plus is Getting a Number of Exclusive eBooks
Kobo Plus is an unlimited e-book subscription service that is only available in the Netherlands and lately they have been able to get a number of exclusives. In the name of the father is a new e-book from by thrillist Linda Jansma and a number of titles by author Willem Asman are both exclusively available on Kobo Plus and this is pissing off local booksellers.The Paagman … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus is Getting a Number of Exclusive eBooks
Amazon is Forcing New Users to Signup for Kindle Unlimited
Amazon is pulling some dirty tricks to rope people into signing up for their Kindle Unlimited program. When you are setting up a Kindle e-reader for the first time and registering an account, users are cornered into a free 30 day subscription to Kindle Unlimited. There is no text or arrow to bypass the screen, the only way to complete the registration process is to sign up for … [Read more...] about Amazon is Forcing New Users to Signup for Kindle Unlimited
New Transdermal Patches Use EINK for Automated Drug Delivery
There is a large percentage of people who have to take medication and either forget to take it or are unable to swallow. Lohmann-Therapie Systeme have developed Transdermal technology which basically are smart patches that make treatment much more convenient and pleasant for the patient. Instead of having to take lots of tablets, patients often only have to apply a new patch … [Read more...] about New Transdermal Patches Use EINK for Automated Drug Delivery
New Kindle Oasis Orders Are Shipping in Late November
The new Amazon Kindle Oasis is shipping out on October 31st and people who pre-ordered them two weeks ago will be the first customers receiving them. It looks like this device is proving to be popular because new orders are not going to be fulfilled until the middle or end of November.The Kindle Oasis 2 features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with resolution of … [Read more...] about New Kindle Oasis Orders Are Shipping in Late November