McGraw-Hill has sold the educational aspect of the business to Apollo Global Management for $2.5 billion dollars. McGraw-Hill, based out of New York, is the second-largest educational publisher in the world, selling textbooks and e-textbooks for elementary, high school, and university students.This was a great time for McGraw-Hill to get out of the educational market. The … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Sells Educational Unit for $2.5 Billion
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Apple iPad 3
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we check out the new Apple iPad and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9. This is a monumental battle between iOS and Android! Which tablet is best for you?Here at Good e-Reader we always put a priority on the reading experience. We will check out ebooks, magazines, newspapers, and comic books. You also will get a sense of … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Apple iPad 3
Blockbuster Launches Monthly Digital Magazine on iOS
Blockbuster, the aging video rental company is moving into the digital publishing arena. The company has verified that will be releasing a monthly publication for free on Apple Newsstand. The various issues will feature multimedia trailers, interviews and and reviews on movies that the company offers digital rentals. There is also an extensive gaming section with reviews and … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Launches Monthly Digital Magazine on iOS
Nook HD+ and Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Comparison
In this exclusive Good e-Reader Video Comparison we check out the Barnes and Noble Nook HD+ and Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9! This is a battle of two of the latest devices to feature a 8.9 inch touchscreen, a first for both companies. We will check out the e-reading experience in terms of ebooks, magazines, newspapers, PDF's, internet, comics, and much more! This video was … [Read more...] about Nook HD+ and Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Amazon has released its first 8.9" tablet and all prior models were of the seven inch variety. The company has scored a major win with a very high resolution display and enhanced hardware. Its form and function gives users a very unique experience and should give the Nook HD+ and iPad a run for their money.HardwareThe Kindle Fire HD 8.9 features the highest resolution … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Winners Announced for the National Book Award
Established in 1950, the National Book Award is an American literary prize given to writers by writers and administered by the National Book Foundation, a nonprofit organization. A pantheon of such writers as William Faulkner, Marianne Moore, Ralph Ellison, John Cheever, Bernard Malamud, Philip Roth, Robert Lowell, Walker Percy, John Updike, Katherine Anne Porter, and Norman … [Read more...] about Winners Announced for the National Book Award
iPad Mini and Nook HD Video Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a look at the new Barnes and Noble Nook HD and the Apple iPad Mini. We are primarily evaluating the reading experience, and will show you newspapers, magazines, PDF, and ebooks. You will get a sense of all the options that are available on both devices and how you can augment the text experience. Finally, we will … [Read more...] about iPad Mini and Nook HD Video Comparison
SkyInk Studios Developing New eBook Subscription Service Named Booxl
SkyInk Studios is small Washington DC based company that specializes in creating dedicated apps for ebooks on a myriad of platforms. It currently develops apps and helps people submit their apps to Amazon, Google, Barnes and Noble, and a few others. During the last year, SkyInk has assembled a small portfolio of authors and is now launching a new ebook subscription … [Read more...] about SkyInk Studios Developing New eBook Subscription Service Named Booxl
Nook HD+ and iPad 3 Video Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a look at two of the largest tablets on the market right now, the iPad 3 and Barnes and Noble Nook HD+! Both of these devices are one of the best investments for the holiday season, and the companies are spending a ton of money on advertisements. What one is right for you? We dive into the semantics of this very … [Read more...] about Nook HD+ and iPad 3 Video Comparison
Amazon Kindle Fire 7 HD and Barnes and Noble Nook HD Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video! Today we are looking at two of the latest generation seven inch tablets, that are predisposed towards reading eBooks. The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 and Barnes and Noble Nook HD is what we are taking a solid look at today.Over the course of the comparison we give you a sense of the hardware and software elements that make these two … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire 7 HD and Barnes and Noble Nook HD Comparison
Good e-Reader Radio – Best Readers for the Holidays and Top Six Merger News
Welcome to another edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Everyone has asked for us to do the show more regularly and we are delivering! Today we talk about the best e-readers and tablets for the holiday season. Also on the plate is the top 5 ebooks of all time from Amazon and what's happening in the publishing merger scene. Of course, we play music, offer our opinions, and … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Best Readers for the Holidays and Top Six Merger News
Top Kindle eBooks of All Time, May Surprise!
Amazon recently celebrated their 5th anniversary of the Kindle this week and the company has come a very long way. This holiday season, the company is offering a very expansive portfolio of devices, such as Kindle Fire HD 7, Kindle Fire HD 8.9, Kindle Fire 2012, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle 4, and Kindle 5. This marks the first time it has ever had this many devices available at … [Read more...] about Top Kindle eBooks of All Time, May Surprise!
Kobo Arc VS the Apple iPad Mini
Welcome to another jaw-dropping edition of the Good e-Reader Video Comparison Series! Today we take a look at the Apple iPad Mini and how it stacks up against the Kobo Arc. Both of these devices reflect the very latest from both companies and we evaluate how they both perform as a dedicated e-reader. We check out ebooks, comics, magazines, newspapers, and lots more! If you are … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc VS the Apple iPad Mini
Shop e-Readers Cyber Monday Sale
Shop e-Readers, the leading source for e-readers and tablets, is having a massive cyber sale on Monday to get customers ready for the holiday season. The cyber sale will feature top brands like Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Wexler with a 10% discount, while supplies last.Everything on the website is eligible for the 10% savings and also will include free screen … [Read more...] about Shop e-Readers Cyber Monday Sale