With the advent of the Onyx Boox Nova 2, the previous generation Nova Pro has been discounted from $319.99 to $289.99. This is the all new price on this device going forward and it is still an excellent e-reader and digital note taker. The Nova Pro is only a year old and still has respectable hardware specs to get the job done. It features a 7.8 E-Ink Carta HD screen with a … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Nova Pro on sale
Archives for March 2020
Onyx Boox Nova 2 is available now for $339
Onyx has just announced the Nova 2 e-reader and digital note taking device. This product has some great hardware specs and ships with Android 9 out of the box. This is the first major release of 2020 and should appeal to many users. The Nova 2 features a 7.8 inch E INK Carta HD display with a resolution of 1872x1505 with 300 PPI. The screen is completely flush with the … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Nova 2 is available now for $339
Here are the new ebook terms from Random House and Macmillan
Penguin Random House and Macmillan have implemented new terms for audiobooks and ebooks to public libraries. Collection managers who want to purchase more content for their branches will be able to receive new discounts from some of the biggest books. Macmillan has abandoned their embargo on all new titles and also ones from TOR. All of the wholesalers who power the digital … [Read more...] about Here are the new ebook terms from Random House and Macmillan
Will you buy the Remarkable 2?
The Remarkable 2 improves upon the first generation model that was released a couple of years ago. It has double the processing power and RAM, two things that should enhance the performance. The battery has been increased, so instead of lasting a few days, it should continue to function for weeks. It is also cheaper and more affordable. Will all of these things prompt you to … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Remarkable 2?
Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position and layoffs are inevitable
Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position due to the Coronavirus. Dozens of stores already have closed and it is inevitable that the chain will fully close in the coming days. B&N CEO James Daunt told his staff that, should store locations have to close their doors, staffers will "first make use of their Paid Time Off." After that, employees with a year or more of … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position and layoffs are inevitable
Audible offering hundreds of kids audiobooks for free
Audible is offering kids hundreds of free audiobooks to keep them sane while stuck at home and practicing social distancing. Audible Stories, is a new service that is live and available through web browsers or the company's official desktop and mobile apps. The company added that from March 19, kids everywhere can instantly stream the wide collection of stories, including … [Read more...] about Audible offering hundreds of kids audiobooks for free
Comixology Unlimited Free Trial Extended to 60 days
Comixology Unlimited is a subscription platform that is only available in the United States. Introduced in May 2016, comiXology Unlimited now offers access to over 25,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and more, as well as regularly released exclusive comiXology Original series. The company has just extended their free trial from 30 days to … [Read more...] about Comixology Unlimited Free Trial Extended to 60 days
Print sales are crashing due to Coronavirus
Thousands of bookstores are closing all over the US due to the virus outbreak. The nation's largest bookseller B&N has closed a few stores, notably in the Bay Area, where there is a strict quarantine in place. In other areas, such as Pennsylvania, there are restrictions on hours. This has created an adverse effect on print sales. In the past week they fell 10%. There were … [Read more...] about Print sales are crashing due to Coronavirus
Book Expo America is delayed until July
Book Expo America is the largest event of its kind in North America. It is primarily an industry event where publishers bid on book rights and attend events that talk about the future of publishing. This is also a public component, where authors sign autographs. Every year it runs in May, but this year it has been postponed until July 22-26 at the Javits Center in New … [Read more...] about Book Expo America is delayed until July
iFlytek is working on a color e-reader
iFlytek has released a few e-readers over the years and recently dipped their toes into digital note taking devices, with the iFlytek AI Note. Details are light, but the company has developed a color e-reader that will be available soon. The color e-reader is currently called the iFlytek Ebook and it features a 6 inch display with 300 PPI for black and white mode and 212 PPI … [Read more...] about iFlytek is working on a color e-reader
Ireader C6 is a full color e-reader and will be released soon
iReader is best known for their e-reader app for Android and the company has just announced they are working on a new color e-reader that is capable of displaying 4,096 colors and will be released on March 26th. The iReader C6 will feature a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with 300 PPI and it is employing the new E INk Print-Color e Paper technology. It has a … [Read more...] about Ireader C6 is a full color e-reader and will be released soon
Indigo is closing all of their Canadian Bookstores
Indigo is closing all of their bookstores across Canada until March 27th at the soonest, although the bookseller says it will likely extend the closure. “The health and safety of our families, employees, customers, and communities has always been our top priority,” said Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo Books & Music, in a statement. “As this situation continues to evolve, we … [Read more...] about Indigo is closing all of their Canadian Bookstores
Scribd is giving away 1 month of unlimited access for free
Reading subscription service Scribd is offering free access to its library of over one million ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more for the next 30 days (no commitment or credit card information required). Scribd told Good e-Reader that "With the spread of COVID-19 and new regulations put into effect, we know many people are staying close to home, yet still looking for … [Read more...] about Scribd is giving away 1 month of unlimited access for free
Penguin Random House discounting ebooks and audiobooks to libraries
Penguin Random House knows that many physical library branches are closing and the only way people can access content is digitally. The world's largest publisher has announced that it is discounting audiobooks and ebooks across to the board through all of their wholesale distributors such as Overdrive. Senior vice-president for library sales and digital strategy at PRH Skip … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House discounting ebooks and audiobooks to libraries
Macmillan is no longer embargoing ebooks to public libraries
Macmillan implemented an embargo for ebooks to public libraries for the past four months and they have announced they are abandoning it. Starting this Friday, the costs for ebooks will be reverting to the old Metered Access: Two-year term, where after the first 8 weeks of publication, titles are available without restriction. Each ebook a library wants to purchase will abide by … [Read more...] about Macmillan is no longer embargoing ebooks to public libraries
The Remarkable 2 will be released in June for $399
The Remarkable 2 is going to be released in June and pre-orders are available now for $399 from the Remarkable website. This new device is a total redesign from the original and it has better hardware specs and a larger battery. At launch, reMarkable 2 will be accompanied by a Google Chrome plugin that will allow users to read clean, reformatted web articles on their paper … [Read more...] about The Remarkable 2 will be released in June for $399