Every wonder how Amazon manages to sell e-books for less than their competition? So does the EU and they are investigating the contracts Amazon makes publishers sign.The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into certain business practices by Amazon in the distribution of e-books. The Commission will in particular investigate certain clauses … [Read more...] about EU: Amazon Publisher Contracts Stifle the Competition
e-Book Sales have Peaked
The e-reader and e-book industry often run in parallel when it comes to consumer demand and broad acceptance of reading digitally. Since 2013 the sales of electronic books have been more or less flat, rising or falling by a percentage point or two. It looks like from all of the data currently available that e-book sales have peaked and it is very unlikely the format will ever … [Read more...] about e-Book Sales have Peaked
When was the exact moment B&N Nook Started to Decline?
Barnes and Noble has been releasing dedicated e-readers and tablets since 2009. The nations largest bookseller has released 11 different devices and has experienced a gradual decline in hardware sales and e-books. This did not happen overnight and today we look at the exact moments in time when Nook users started to abandon the brand.Barnes and Noble was one of the first … [Read more...] about When was the exact moment B&N Nook Started to Decline?
New 50 Shades of Grey Manuscript Stolen
The brand new 50 Shades of Grey title is due out in less than a week and and has skyrocketed to the number one position on Amazon. The book is focuses on Christian Grey and the tale is told from his prospective. But it turns out that one reader couldn’t wait until 18 June to get their hands on it: the Daily Mail reports that a manuscript was found to be missing yesterday, and … [Read more...] about New 50 Shades of Grey Manuscript Stolen
Kindle Basic 2014 Touch – Contest
Every month we give away one of the e-readers sitting in our studio that we used for a past review. Today we would like to run a contest for the Amazon Kindle, which is their entry level basic model. It came out in late 2014 and is the first cheap Kindle to have a touchscreen.We really liked the Basic Kindle here at Good e-Reader. It only costs 75$ and is perfect for … [Read more...] about Kindle Basic 2014 Touch – Contest
First Look at iOS 9
This fall Apple will be releasing a major enhancement to their operating system with the advent of iOS 9.There is major SIRI improvements that will monitor your lifestyle, for example if you always listen to music when you get up in the morning, it will automatically bring up your favorite music app. It can also look up content on your device based on specific dates. "Show … [Read more...] about First Look at iOS 9
Apple News e-Reading App to Debut this Fall
Apple has developed a new online news reading app that will launch this fall, as part of the iOS 9 operating system upgrade. It will replace the Apple Newsstand as we know it and give readers the same type of experience that companies like Flipboard and Pulse Reader provide.Apple News will be a comprehensive solution to engage millions of users and will be able to give a … [Read more...] about Apple News e-Reading App to Debut this Fall
Want to Shop Amazon and Buy Indie? There’s an App for That
The entire book selling industry has been disrupted by Amazon selling books cheaper than everyone else and monopolizing the e-book market. Things are simply easier to discover when shopping an Amazon, but a new app is hoping to make buying books from indie stores more appealing.A new Google Chrome extension has just been released called Bookindy. It allows users to browse … [Read more...] about Want to Shop Amazon and Buy Indie? There’s an App for That
Kindle e-books get more expensive in Ohio
If you live in Ohio, the next e-book purchase you make is going to cost more. Amazon has announced they have started tacking on an extra sales tax on anything they directly sells.Ohio has different tax rates, depending on what county you live in and Amazon will have to abide by them all, including the 5.75% statewide tax.Amazon did not have to charge sales tax in the … [Read more...] about Kindle e-books get more expensive in Ohio
Podcast: All of the Big Apple News from WWDC
Welcome to another edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today we take a look at all of the big announcements coming out the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. There are big changes coming with iOS 9, Siri enhancements and Apple Music. Also on the show is my take on a recent book, the Modern Mercenary and Amazon promoting the new Despicable ME movie on their shipping … [Read more...] about Podcast: All of the Big Apple News from WWDC
Overdrive Responds to the UK Library e-book Study
Last week a massive new report was released in the United Kingdom that looked at remote e-book lending. The study found e-Book loans are roughly 5% in the UK and 39% of e-book borrowers said that they were much less likely to visit a bookshop; 37% said they were much less likely to purchase printed books; and 31% said they were much less likely to purchase e-books. Overdrive, … [Read more...] about Overdrive Responds to the UK Library e-book Study
2014 Nebula Awards Winners have been Annonced
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have just announced the 2014 Nebula award winners. If you love either of these two genres, some of the books on this list might be very appealing.The winners on this list are in bold and the others comprise of the other books competing for the highest prize in science fiction and fantasy.Best Novel Annihilation, Jeff … [Read more...] about 2014 Nebula Awards Winners have been Annonced