Indigo is the largest bookseller in Canada and the Toronto-based company says its revenue totalled $192.6 million for the period ended June 29, down $12.8 million from $205.4 million for the same quarter the previous year. Comparable sales, including stores and e-commerce, fell 7.6 per cent.Indigo stated that the reasons why revenue was down due to too many promotions and … [Read more...] about Indigo Books experiences a decline in revenue
Archives for August 2019
Audible will release Walking Dead Originals
The Audible audiobooks of the Alien franchise is doing spectacularly well, and Audible has been hunting around for more partners to develop more original content for their website and series of apps. They have just struck a deal with Skybound, the team behind The Walking Dead, to create multiple Audible originals.“At Skybound we strive to connect creators to new and existing … [Read more...] about Audible will release Walking Dead Originals
Kindle Publishing for Periodicals for blogs is shutting down on August 19th
Amazon has been running Kindle publishing for periodicals for blogs a very long time. It helps publishers convert their news publications via RSS and convert it into a daily ebook. This e-book could be subscribed to for free or some publishers charged a monthly subscription fee. The content would be delivered to your Kindle on a daily or monthly basis. Amazon has just … [Read more...] about Kindle Publishing for Periodicals for blogs is shutting down on August 19th
Developer creates an E-Ink cryptocurrency ticker
When you think of the name E Ink, you often first consider e-readers as being the poster child. Their e-paper technology powers every single modern ebook reader on the market. The company is also very bullish on electronic shelf labels, they recently invested millions into SES-imagotag and sit on their board of directors. Hackers and developers use E Ink screens for a myriad of … [Read more...] about Developer creates an E-Ink cryptocurrency ticker
eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2019
Ebook piracy is increasing every single year. $300 million was lost in author income due to pirated book sales in the United States last year. This figure fluctuates year to year, in 2017 Nielsen consumer survey covering ebook piracy found $315 million in US book sales was lost annually due to piracy. Piracy is not strictly a US problem, the Egyptian Publishers Union found … [Read more...] about eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2019
Catcher in the Rye will be published as an ebook
The Catcher in the Rye is one of those classic books that millions of high school students read in English class. It will soon be published as an ebook and available to purchase from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo.The Little, Brown and Company will publish the novel, as well as three other novels, Franny and Zooey, Nine Stories, and Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters … [Read more...] about Catcher in the Rye will be published as an ebook
SuperNote A6 Video Review
A couple of months ago Good e-Reader published our hands on review of the SuperNote A6, when we were on scene for the launch in Japan. Today, we have the unit in our Youtube Studio and conducted a comprehensive analysis of all of the writing features and take a look at the UI and some of the improvements Ratta has made with the software.The A6 is running the same Linux … [Read more...] about SuperNote A6 Video Review
Digital Publishers see strong gains in audiobooks and ebooks
Major publishers have all reported that the second quarter of 2019 that audiobook sales are increasing and ebooks are doing quite well. Audiobooks are not really a surprise, everyone is busy digitizing their front-list and also paying more attention to their backlist. The fact that ebook sales are doing well, is partly attributed to movie tie-ins and customers have got used to … [Read more...] about Digital Publishers see strong gains in audiobooks and ebooks
Good e-Reader Unveils New Quick Charge System for e-readers
The vast majority of quick charging QI systems are designed for smartphones or tablets. Good e-Reader is proud to unveil the first Quick Charge system for e-readers. You can charge your device up to 50% faster than plugging it into your PC or the wall. Our system is compatible with all 6 to 8 inch e-readers, which include popular brands such as the Kindle, Kindle Oasis, Kindle … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Unveils New Quick Charge System for e-readers
Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
Walmart is the lone distributor for Kobo in the United States. In order for Walmart to sell more ebooks, they have just launched the Kobo Aura Walmart eBooks Edition, which actually has the Kobo store preloaded on the device. The only difference between this version and regular Aura Edition 2 is the price.The Exclusive Walmart Edition is selling for a paltry $69.00, which … [Read more...] about Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
Wattpad books now available in Europe via Penguin Random House
Wattpad Books has just announced that Penguin Random House UK will be publishing Wattpad Books in the UK. This is a major update for Wattpad Books internationally, since until today, Wattpad Books were only distributed in North America. Wattpad Books had an existing sales and distribution partnership with Macmillan in the US and Raincoast Books in Canada, and with today’s news … [Read more...] about Wattpad books now available in Europe via Penguin Random House
What e-reader will you buy this year?
E-Readers are undergoing a resurgence in popularity. This is primary due to so many different types of consumer and professional grade devices. Amazon has three new devices in their portfolio and Barnes and Noble recently unveiled the Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8, their first large screen e-reader. Kobo has plans to release one new e-reader this year. Professional grade e-readers … [Read more...] about What e-reader will you buy this year?
Barnes and Noble has been officially sold
Barnes and Noble has been in trouble for a very long time. The company has had 5 different CEO's in the past 7 years and various turnaround strategies have all failed. The bookseller formed a committee to explore selling the company and it has paid off. Today, Barnes and Noble has officially announced they have been fully acquired by Elliott, the same Hedge Fund that owns the … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has been officially sold