Revenue for digital books in the United States declined by 4.7% over the previous year, and generated $1.1 billion. Digital audiobooks had an amazing year and the format increased by double digit figures, 13.4%, coming in at $766.2 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 16.4% coming in at $21.6 million. It will be interesting to see if audiobooks can surpass ebook sales in … [Read more...] about US ebook revenue declined by 4.7% in 2021
Archives for January 2022
IDW to lose GI Joe and Transformers license by year end
IDW Publishing has been one of the key players in the world of comic publishing for a while. Much of that fame can be credited to the fact that IDW holds the license for classic series like G.I. Joe and Transformers, among others. Now it looks like a great era is coming to an end, according to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter. After more than a decade, IDW … [Read more...] about IDW to lose GI Joe and Transformers license by year end
HP 11-inch tablet with flip camera now on sale in the US for $500 and above
The HP 11-inch tablet which the company had launched on September 22, 2021, is now available Stateside, with BestBuy now offering the tablet at a starting price of $500, Liliputing reported. For that amount, what you get is a tablet with an 11-inch 2160 x 1440 pixel IPS LCD display with a max 400 nits of brightness and support for 100 percent sRGB color gamut. Plus, there is a … [Read more...] about HP 11-inch tablet with flip camera now on sale in the US for $500 and above
Maryland Digital Works Law Challenged
A precedent setting legal case regarding digital works is currently underway in Maryland. On January 1, a Maryland law went into effect that requires Ebook publishers to license libraries on reasonable terms. Library associations have been advocating for more fair-minded terms which would allow them to access to Ebooks at lower prices. The groups say libraries pay too much … [Read more...] about Maryland Digital Works Law Challenged
These are the best Amazon Kindle formats to convert from EPUB
The Amazon Kindle is the most popular e-reader brand in the world. They are the global number one player when it comes to worldwide sales and also are the largest ebook retailer. Some people like to sideload in their own books on the Kindle, since it can get quite expensive to buy them all. EPUB is the most popular ebook format, since it plays nice with virtually every e-reader … [Read more...] about These are the best Amazon Kindle formats to convert from EPUB
Does the new Kindle Paperwhite really last 10 weeks?
One of the biggest positives with the new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite that Amazon launched last October has been its battery life. At 10 weeks, that is clearly among the best in its class and is the highest with any Kindle device so far. However, that figure is strictly as per test conditions, which according to Amazon, is achieved if you are reading off the Kindle for half an … [Read more...] about Does the new Kindle Paperwhite really last 10 weeks?
First Look at the Xiaomi InkPalm Mini 2
Xiaomi released the InkPalm Mini 1 a couple of years ago and they have just released the second generation model. This e-Reader employs an 5.2 inch E INK Carta HD e-paper screen that is flush with the bezel, with a layer of glass. It has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and 284 PPI. It has 24 white and amber LED lights, so you can read during the night or low light … [Read more...] about First Look at the Xiaomi InkPalm Mini 2
Good e-Reader is now an official distributor for Bigme
Good e-Reader has become an official distributor of Bigme. This means that we now have dealer pricing and all of the products on our store, now have discounts. One of the benefits of this new relationship is that many of the products that were previously were only available in China, can now be sold worldwide. This includes the Bigme S3 Color, Bigme B1 Pro Plus Color, Crave … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader is now an official distributor for Bigme
First look at the Xiaomi Moaan Mix 7 e-reader
Xiaomi has just released a new large screen dedicated e-reader called the Moaan Mix 7. This device has a 7 inch e-paper display and it has great resolution and solid hardware. It is running Google Android 11, so you can sideload in all of your favorite apps and keep them updated with a 3rd party app market. This device is primarily sold in China, but it is available from the … [Read more...] about First look at the Xiaomi Moaan Mix 7 e-reader
Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers
Kobo has just unveiled a new sideload system for all of their modern e-readers. This will allow you to load in your own books on the Kobo, without having to register or sign-in to a Kobo account. This also will allow users to not have to connect to a WIFI network or any of the sync services. You can basically use the Kobo has an e-reader only. This will certainly resonate well … [Read more...] about Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers
First look at the Croqy real wood note taking device with E INK
The vast majority of e-readers and e-notes have plastic or aluminum shells, which aren't that great for the environment. Shiftall is a new company based in Japan, who is doing something much more sustainable. They have just released the Croqy, a new E INK note taking device that aside from the screen, is made of real wood, even the stylus is made of wood, except for the plastic … [Read more...] about First look at the Croqy real wood note taking device with E INK
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 on sale for $129
Barnes and Noble released the Nook Glowlight 4 a month ago and it is already on sale. The normal price is $149.99 and it is now available for $129.99. This deal is available on their website and will be honored in all of their bookstores. This savings is apart of their Fall in Love with Books campaign. This is the first time that this e-reader has ever been discounted, so if … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 on sale for $129
MANGA Plus Data Used for Anime Adaptations
A recent blog by Shueisha editor Yūta Momiyama, who is also the manager for Shonen Jump magazine and MANGA Plus online services, explains that it is quite common for publishers to sell the overseas publishing rights through foreign licensing departments, and that this continues to give positive results. Momiyama described how it’s becoming normal for overseas publishing … [Read more...] about MANGA Plus Data Used for Anime Adaptations
New PocketBook 617 Basic Lux 3 on sale for $99
The PocketBook 617 which can be considered a successor to the PocketBook Basic Lux 2 is now available for just $99 on the Good e-Reader Store. There are two different colors, black and white.The e-reader comes with a 6-inch E Ink Carta screen having a resolution of 758 x 1024 pixels and 212 PPI. It offers 16 grayscales and has a DPI of 212. Another highlight of … [Read more...] about New PocketBook 617 Basic Lux 3 on sale for $99
Kobo Sage PowerCover – Hands on Review
Kobo has been making e-readers for over ten years and have released a wide array of e-readers. They have always relied on selling accessories, such as cases. Some of these are just basic cases to protect your e-reader, most of the modern ones have sleep cover technology. When you close the case, it magnetically keeps it closed and puts the e-reader to sleep, which preserves … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage PowerCover – Hands on Review
Audible is discontinuing their Windows Desktop App
Audible is discontinuing their app from the Windows Store. The listing on the store has been removed and is not available to download. Users who already have the app installed on their PC or laptop will have it continue to work until July 31st, 2022. When this date has elapsed, the app will not work at all, and it won't be possible to view your library of audiobooks or listen … [Read more...] about Audible is discontinuing their Windows Desktop App