Ello is an AI application and a high-powered learning tool designed to help children improve their reading skills. Powered by Adaptive Learn technology, it is one of the top-rated applications for this age group. Ello reads along with the child and acts as a coach by introducing new vocabulary and correcting errors in pronunciation as needed. The creators of Ello have … [Read more...] about Ello Reading App launches new feature: Storytime
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Stuff Your Kindle Day 2024 – Books Offered for Free
Stuff your Kindle Day, as the name itself suggests, is all about the chance to add some nice titles to your Kindle device for free. However, contrary to what many might believe, it isn't an Amazon-backed promotion. Instead, it was first started by best-selling romance author Zoe York in 2015 and has evolved into an extremely popular sales event ever since. The event is not … [Read more...] about Stuff Your Kindle Day 2024 – Books Offered for Free
What are the Prime Membership Benefits for Readers?
Amazon Prime used to mean quick and free shipping in most major countries. It has since expanded into things like prescription drugs, Prime Video, Prime Music, Grocery delivery and much more; it is honestly hard to keep track of all the benefits of paying for a subscription. What about if you like to read? What are the Prime benefits for people who read on their Kindle, … [Read more...] about What are the Prime Membership Benefits for Readers?
The Most-Read Kindle Unlimited Books and Authors So Far
It has been a decade since Amazon has introduced its Kindle Unlimited program. Amazon has revealed some interesting facts and figures that provide us with a nice picture of how the service has fared over the years. For instance, it has been a staggering 3 billion books that have been read by KU members since its launch. It has also been a boon for the Kindle Direct Publishing … [Read more...] about The Most-Read Kindle Unlimited Books and Authors So Far
E-Book revenues were up 5.4% for June 2024
Digital book revenues increased by 5.4% in the United States in June 2024—the format generated 84.8 million dollars. Year-to-date e-book revenues were up 2.8% compared to the first six months of 2023, for $507.3 million. E-book revenue is finally increasing, as it has declined for the past few years. Digital audiobook sales were up 6.2% in June, reaching $79.7 million in … [Read more...] about E-Book revenues were up 5.4% for June 2024
French Court Orders Blocking Access to Z Library
A French court has ordered the piracy site Z Library to be taken down, Publishing Perspective reported. The court ruling comes in response to a case filed by the French Publishers Association, the Syndicat national de l’édition or SNE which alleged Z Library adopted unfair means to distribute e-books that infringed upon the copyright of the respective authors. A dozen of the … [Read more...] about French Court Orders Blocking Access to Z Library
Banned Book Week 2024 – Freed Between the Lines
This year's Banned Books Week is being held from September 22 to September 28, and it's no surprise that the registration is fully booked. The good news is there are ways to participate and offer support for the cause, such as reading a banned book or using the dedicated hashtags #BannedBooksWeek, #BannedBooks, and #BannedBooksList to spread awareness. The cause has grown … [Read more...] about Banned Book Week 2024 – Freed Between the Lines
E-readers vs Tablets: Distraction free reading
In a recent online book club, the moderator asked participants what electronic device they used for reading. It came as a surprise to me to learn that out of the fifteen members present, all but two of them expressed a preference for e-readers. Although the specific e-reader brand differed among the group, the reason they liked e-readers instead of other devices was clear: the … [Read more...] about E-readers vs Tablets: Distraction free reading
Apple culls 100 Employees from Apple Books and News+ Division
Apple has fired over 100 News+ and Books team employees this week. The affected people worked in Senior Vice President Eddy Cue’s services group. According to a Bloomberg report, most layoffs were on the Apple Books team, which has become less of a priority for the company, and it doesn't see it as a significant part of its services lineup. The Apple Books app has become … [Read more...] about Apple culls 100 Employees from Apple Books and News+ Division
The Future of E-books: Direct Publishing
The first e-reader was released in November 2007, and despite its original hefty price tag of $399 ($600 in 2024), it sold out in a few hours. It is said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Kindle should be proud as many new brands and models have surfaced since their first model was introduced. Statica.com estimates that 1.1 billion dollars is generated from … [Read more...] about The Future of E-books: Direct Publishing
US Publishing Revenue Generated $29.9 Billion for 2023
Publishing revenue in the United States generated 29.9 billion dollars in 2023 for books, course materials, audiobooks, and ebooks. This is a minor 0.8% decline compared to the final stated numbers for 2022. However, it is a 6.1% increase over the pre-pandemic figure of $28.2 billion in 2019. In the industry overall, digital formats accounted for 16% of all revenue for 2023, … [Read more...] about US Publishing Revenue Generated $29.9 Billion for 2023
You can now read Kindle Books on Peloton Bikes and Treadmills
Amazon has announced that it has partnered with Peloton so that members can read ebooks while working out. You can easily read your favourite novel on the screens attached to the Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, or Tread+. To get started, Peloton members must sign into their Amazon account directly on their Peloton products to access their Kindle library. The books are accessible … [Read more...] about You can now read Kindle Books on Peloton Bikes and Treadmills
Anti-piracy Efforts Leads to Greater Sale of Legal Copies, But Only Slightly
With piracy ever on the rise, the best publishers can do is to request DMCA takedowns from Google or pursue legal action against those involved in piracy. No wonder multiple cases are already pending in the courts against Z Library and Anna's Archive, among the most well-known when distributing copyrighted content. With the limited availability of pirated content, the sale of … [Read more...] about Anti-piracy Efforts Leads to Greater Sale of Legal Copies, But Only Slightly
Scribd introduces Ask AI Beta feature for audiobook and ebook recommendations
Scribd and Everand have just rolled out a new beta feature called ASK AI. With the new feature, users can quickly pull essential info from documents on Scribd, saving time on lengthy research. On Everand, Ask AI can recommend e-books and audiobooks, enabling a more personalized experience. Ask AI is currently available to select users across the web, mobile web, and mobile … [Read more...] about Scribd introduces Ask AI Beta feature for audiobook and ebook recommendations