If you are a fan of post apocalyptic games and ebooks, there is a new deal to be had. Users who purchase the new PC game Metro: Last Light will be offered a free digital copy of the novel Metro 2033 when authenticating on Steam. The digital book is available as a standalone purchase and will be made available via major retailers on May 14th, 2013.The plot of Metro: Last … [Read more...] about Metro: Last Light eBook to Be Bundled with Steam Purchase
Amazon Redesigns Its Android App
Amazon has pushed out a massive update for the Kindle Reading application for Android today. It has been totally redesigned to mirror the UI of the Kindle Fire Tablet. Your main library gives you a carousel view of all the ebooks you have and you can swipe through them for easy access. At the bottom of your main screen you now see a Bestsellers/Recommended mini carousel that … [Read more...] about Amazon Redesigns Its Android App
Txtr eBooks Cost 60% More Than Amazon in New Zealand
txtr made a big announcement a few days ago on the expansion of its online bookstores in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and many other countries. The ebooks txtr sells on average are close to 60% more than they sell for on Amazon and other leading digital websites.The textbook Deadly Seas is NZ$32.99 on txtr and only NZ$17.43 on Amazon. Secret History of our Streets: … [Read more...] about Txtr eBooks Cost 60% More Than Amazon in New Zealand
Amazon Kindle Lending Library Surpasses 300,000 titles
The Amazon Kindle Lending Library has just surpassed 300,000 titles, according to the company's Q1 Financial Report. The service is an integral part of Amazon Prime, which allows users to borrow one ebook a month for free.The Amazon Lending Library burst onto the scene in early 2011 and launched with a paltry 5,000 titles. Since then, it has grown as many self-published … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Lending Library Surpasses 300,000 titles
IDPF Digital Book 2013 Is Just a Month Away!
The schedule for IDPF Digital Book Conference is set for May 29th to the 30th at the Javits Center in New York. This event transpires every year right before the start of Book Expo America. It is the most definitive gathering of stalwart digital heroes and focuses on the trends in ebooks, self-publishing, e-readers, and what companies are doing.The incredibly rich 2013 … [Read more...] about IDPF Digital Book 2013 Is Just a Month Away!
Instapaper Sold to Betaworks
Betaworks garnered some attention in the tech world when it purchased social media site DIGG. Today, it was announced that the company has absorbed the read-it-later service Instapaper.Instapaper originally launched in 2008 and quickly became one of the most beloved apps for the read it later crowd. It is available for PC, MAC, iOS, Android, and a myriad of other platforms. … [Read more...] about Instapaper Sold to Betaworks
Kobo Launches New Interactive Detective Mystery – The Descent
Kobo is launching its first interactive contest entitled "The Descent." The essence of the game is requiring players to solve a maze of hidden clues and visit websites. Like any mystery, the path leads to a great reward — a $5,000 cash prize. As part of the game, players will be required to find clues and decipher symbols located within each story and online through Kobo’s … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches New Interactive Detective Mystery – The Descent
53 Million People Choose Good e-Reader
When Good e-Reader first burst onto the scene in 2009, the e-reader landscape was very different than what we see today. Amazon had been releasing Kindles for a few years and along with Sony's e-readers were the only devices in retail. We saw the rise of Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and many other companies, as they experimented with electronic books and e-readers. Since our launch … [Read more...] about 53 Million People Choose Good e-Reader
Pocketbook Announces Two New e-Readers
Pocketbook has been very quiet the last calendar year, while the company restructured itself on a business level. Today in Russia, Pocketbook announced two new e-readers and a tablet. The company is betting on an color e-ink alternative to the Jetbook Color and a new six inch device.The most exciting device they announced today was the PocketBook Color Lux. It features a … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Announces Two New e-Readers
Skype to Be Released on Blackberry Q10 May 1st
Skype is one of the most sought after apps for the new BB10 operating system and we now have an official date for when it will arrive. Skype will be bundled into the new firmware debuting on the Blackberry Q10 on May 1st, when it launches in Canada!Skype for BlackBerry 10 is now available in BlackBerry World, but only for the BlackBerry Q10 and Dev Alpha C. The Z10 will get … [Read more...] about Skype to Be Released on Blackberry Q10 May 1st
Rogers Gives Thousands of Kindle Paperwhites Away with New Promotion
Rogers Wireless unveiled a massive campaign that has taken over print, television and online advertising in Canada. The company is giving away a Amazon Paperwhite e-Reader! Many customers have been emailing us for clarification on the offer, and we have some news!Rogers has told Good e-Reader Exclusively, "We’re excited to offer innovative promotions to our customers, … [Read more...] about Rogers Gives Thousands of Kindle Paperwhites Away with New Promotion
Kobo Aura HD eReader Available at a Number of Canadian Stores Tomorrow
The Kobo Aura HD is a new e-reader that was almost a year in development. One of the big hyping factors is the 1440×1080 resolution with 265 DPI. This e-reader is seriously the best in the business with its high-definition display. The Kindle Fire HD 7 has 1280×800 and the Nook HD has 1440×900. Starting tomorrow, this device will be available at a number of Canadian retailers … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura HD eReader Available at a Number of Canadian Stores Tomorrow
Txtr Opens 5 New eBook Stores
Berlin Germany based txtr has just unveiled five new ebook Stores in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Canada. Expanding into English speaking countries seems to be a huge priority, since txtr already has stores all over Europe.txtr has launched in Australia with books from Hachette, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, and Pan Macmillan, as well as leading … [Read more...] about Txtr Opens 5 New eBook Stores
eBooks Only Account for 1% of All Published Works in Vietnam
The Vietnamese publishing industry has its work cut out for itself when it comes to digital publishing. A new report has surfaced that electronic books only account for 1% of the entire publishing sector.The main barriers preventing adoption is retail visibility for e-readers, piracy, and barriers of copyright. When it comes to the retail sphere, there are no e-readers … [Read more...] about eBooks Only Account for 1% of All Published Works in Vietnam