Hachette CEO Arnaud Nourry does not like ebooks. In a recent interview he proclaimed that they are a stupid format and his publishing company does not have the tools or people to innovate and drive digital forward. In a recent interview the CEO said "In the US and UK, the ebook market is about 20% of the total book market, everywhere else it is 5%-7% because in these places … [Read more...] about Hachette CEO Proclaims eBooks are a Stupid Product
Archives for February 2018
Good e-Reader Store Unveils New Shipping Rates
Good e-Reader is proud to unveil our brand new shipping program. Every product listed in the store now has different shipping rates , on a per item basis. Shoppers can now save money on shipping no matter what country you live in, with new low rates for folks who live in Canada or the United States. Europe, South America, Oceania and other regions will also experience … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Store Unveils New Shipping Rates
Barnes and Noble is Imploding Within
Barnes and Noble fired 1,800 people last week in a bid to save $40 million dollars per year. They let go hundreds of casiers, receiving managers, the people who order and stock magazines, the folks who lead storytime and read books to children. They also axed the folks who manage the discount bins and the Nook technical and sales staff. The bookseller also laid off many … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is Imploding Within
Onyx Boox Note will be Released March or April
The Onyx Boox Note is one of the most eagerly anticipated e-readers of 2018. The device is currently under mass production right now and it should be available sometime in March or April at the latest. It will retail for €549.00 and should be available through most distribution channels when it launches, including Amazon. The Onyx Boox Note features a 10.3 e-reader with a … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note will be Released March or April
Boyue LikeBook Note is a 10.3 Inch E-Reader
Boyue has just announced the LikeBook Note, which is a 10.3 inch e-reader that comes with a stylus and is designed to compete against the Remarkable and the Onyx Boox Note. This device has a front-lit display and comes with a USB-C charger, the first time we have ever seen one on an e-reader. The LikeBook Note features a 10.3 inch E-Ink Carta display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Boyue LikeBook Note is a 10.3 Inch E-Reader
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Manga Model Available on Woot
The Amazon Kindle Manga Model is exclusively available in Japan, although all the menus and UI have English settings. This is the only Kindle Paperwhite in the world that has 32GB of space to house your ebook, manga and PDF collections. Woot is having a sale on refurbished models that are currently retailing for $89 until they are sold out. The Kindle Manga … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Manga Model Available on Woot
Google Chrome now has a Default Ad Blocker
Google Chrome has just received an update that has an advertisement blocker installed by default. This should help rid the internet of full screen advertisements or ones that run on a timer before you can view the content. It also will block autoplay video ads with sound or ones that play music. It is important to note that Chrome’s ad filter won’t block all ads, just those … [Read more...] about Google Chrome now has a Default Ad Blocker
How to Sideload EPUB eBooks on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft unveiled a fully functional e-book reader system into the Edge browser last year. Since then, they have released a series of development builds to insiders that bring new features to the reading experience. In this video you will learn how to sideload in your own ebooks into the Edge and some of the features it offers to enhance your reading experience. Microsoft … [Read more...] about How to Sideload EPUB eBooks on Microsoft Edge
Winds of Winter will not be released in 2018
George R.R. Martin has announced that his last book in the Games of Thrones series will not be released in 2018. The Winds of Winter delay not surprising at this point, the television series outpaced the books two seasons ago. Martin has revealed that he is writing a two volume series called Fire & Blood, which chronicles the history of the Targaryen family. The first book … [Read more...] about Winds of Winter will not be released in 2018
Bookstore Sales Declined by 3.6% in 2017
Print is making a resurgence over the course of the past few years, as ebooks have experienced a massive decline. According to preliminary estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, bookstore sales dropped 3.6% in 2017 compared to 2016. Total sales in 2017 were $10.73 billion, down from $11.14 billion in 2016. One of the big reasons why bookstores saw a decline was because of … [Read more...] about Bookstore Sales Declined by 3.6% in 2017
New York Times CEO States Print is Dead
The world is moving into digital and the newspaper industry has felt declining advertising revenues for the past ten years. Thousands of papers all over the world have been shuttered or bought out by larger organizations. The New York Times CEOÂ Mark Thompson said newspapers have about a decade left before they are truly irrelevant. Newspapers used to be the only way that you … [Read more...] about New York Times CEO States Print is Dead
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan eBook is Free
The first book in the epic Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan is available free, in the ebook format. You can get it from TOR, who is using this title as their ebook of the month. This title is available DRM-Free from February 13th to February 15th, 2018. In order to download the Eye of the World you need to sign up for the TOR newsletter. There are two main reasons why … [Read more...] about The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan eBook is Free
Audible Launches Chinese Audiobook Portal in Canada
Audible launched a Chinese audiobook section in the United States last year and the company has just implemented it in Canada. The Audible in Chinese catalogue at launch comprises over 650 audiobooks and audio dramas in Mandarin and will grow to include many more over the coming months. It primarily comprises of curated titles from the mysteries and thrillers, romances, … [Read more...] about Audible Launches Chinese Audiobook Portal in Canada