Looking for the books that are inspired by true stories? Here, we bring you the list of five best books based on true stories.Let’s explore: The Christie Affair, by Nina de GramontJust hours following her husband’s announcement that he was leaving her and marrying his mistress, Christie left her dog and her daughter at home and disappeared without explanation. Though … [Read more...] about Top 5 Books Based On True Stories
Amazon Sellers to Use AI for Product Listing
Amazon is continuing to innovate on how it helps sellers succeed by giving them the option to provide a URL to their own website and leverage a new generative AI capability to easily create high-quality product detail pages in Amazon’s store.Amazon is continuing to launch new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities that meaningfully improve how customers shop … [Read more...] about Amazon Sellers to Use AI for Product Listing
Gen Z and Millennials Reinventing Book Clubs
Did you know the history of book clubs can be traced back to 1634 when Anne Hutchinson, en route to the Bay Colony in 1634, started a small religious discussion group to expand upon sermons? Up through the 1700s and 1800s, many promoted book clubs were composed, with women being at the forefront of these groups.In September 1996, Oprah Winfrey announced her book club, … [Read more...] about Gen Z and Millennials Reinventing Book Clubs
Marvel To Launch New X-Men Comics
Marvel Comics have announced X-Men: From the Ashes, which is a new initiative spearheaded by incoming X-Men group editor Tom Brevoort. The new line-wide relaunch of the series will begin this summer. Picking up from the end of the Krakoan Age, X-Men: From the Ashes will be centered around three flagship comics including: X-Men by Jed Mackay and Ryan Stegman; Uncanny X-Men by … [Read more...] about Marvel To Launch New X-Men Comics
Al Pacino to Publish Memoir
AI Pacino (Alfredo James Pacino), the legendary American actor is set to release his memoir Sonny Boy in October this year. The actor’s highly anticipated new book will be published by Penguin Press.The memoir will cover the 83-year-old Oscar-winning actor’s childhood in New York and his upbringing by his mentally unwell mother. It also talks about Pacino’s young friends in … [Read more...] about Al Pacino to Publish Memoir
New Marvel Unlimited Program Makes 100+ Infinity Comic Titles Free to Read
Image credit: Marvel Great news for comic fans! Now, you can have more access to your favorite stories from the Marvel Universe with the all-new Marvel’s Infinity Comics. Marvel Unlimited has published 100+ Infinity Comics to date, and these comics are available in a vertical format for tablets and phones.Now, the digital comic-reading service has launched a new program, … [Read more...] about New Marvel Unlimited Program Makes 100+ Infinity Comic Titles Free to Read
Spotify to Launch ‘Countdown Pages’ for Audiobooks
Image credit: Spotify Recently, Spotify has announced the launch of a new feature called ‘Countdown Pages’ to be launched next month. It will allows Spotify users to pre-save audiobooks before their release date, while publishers and authors can promote their work before the launch.These YouTube-like Countdown Pages were launched alongside other new additions for Spotify’s … [Read more...] about Spotify to Launch ‘Countdown Pages’ for Audiobooks
Libraries Struggle to Afford E-Book Demand
Libraries are making their best efforts to keep up with visitors' digital demands for audiobooks and e-books. However, the push has introduced many challenges, and the lack of funding is one of them. This has put libraries at the mercy of publisher licensing agreements. Unfortunately, many publishers don’t allow libraries to lend out their books.According to the ALA, … [Read more...] about Libraries Struggle to Afford E-Book Demand
Book Publishing in Modern Times
Traditionally, authors would pass through judgements in the publishing world for getting their books published and distributed. In old times, it was a challenge for authors to market or produce their books without the help of a book publisher.But things have changed now in modern times. The growth of the internet and marketing digitalization, authors can now overcome many … [Read more...] about Book Publishing in Modern Times
Italy’s Book Industry Losing €705M Yearly to Piracy
In 2020, it was revealed that Italian book publishers are losing €528M to piracy every year. But recently, the amount of the loss has increased from €528M to €705M annually.As reported by Publishing Perspectives, Italy’s book industry is facing a big challenge due piracy. The Association of Italian Publishers commissioned the market research firm IPSOS to study the impact … [Read more...] about Italy’s Book Industry Losing €705M Yearly to Piracy
YA Dark Romance Novels and Teenage Readers
YA (Young Adult) dark romance is becoming an increasingly popular genre. This subgenre of romance novels features mature content and darker themes, like coming-of-age, politics, identity, friendships, and relationships.The genre is trending, thanks to social media crazes and BookTok. In these books, themes like large age gaps, kidnappings, and enemies-to-lovers set scenes … [Read more...] about YA Dark Romance Novels and Teenage Readers
Why Print Books Have Blank Pages
You must have noticed blank pages in both paperback and hardcover books. But have wondered what is the purpose of these blank pages? On top of that, why don’t ebooks have blank pages like that?Well, blank pages in print books can be intentional, for example, for allowing authors to sign or for readers to make notes. Intentional empty pages In hardcover books, the first … [Read more...] about Why Print Books Have Blank Pages
Boom in Graphic Adaptation of Middle Grade Books
Image credit: Publishers Weekly Middle grade graphic novel category is becoming popular in recent years. As a result, the number of graphic adaptations of middle grade books has also exploded. That’s because graphic adaptations bring older stories to life and expand the audience. In fact, such graphic novels have gained acceptance among educators, parents, and librarians also. … [Read more...] about Boom in Graphic Adaptation of Middle Grade Books
Should Digital Reading be Considered Screen Time?
Books are heavy, and carrying many of them is harder. The solution to this is e-reading. Devices like Kindle, Nook, and Kobo are all the rage for digital readers worldwide. But with this digital solution, the question arises: Should digital reading be considered screen time?Your reading device is still a digital screen; however, it is not considered screen time. Let's see … [Read more...] about Should Digital Reading be Considered Screen Time?
Using Your Library Card for Kindle
Traditionally, you need a library card to access physical books and library facilities. But in today's digital world, things have changed, as we all know. Today, we read e-books on e-readers, thus transforming the way we access information.Does it mean your library card has become useless?Not at all! In fact, library cards now have an additional role. You can use them … [Read more...] about Using Your Library Card for Kindle
Kagurabachi Manga Gets Print Release This Fall
Image credit: Game Rant Recently, VIZ Media has announced on Instagram and Twitter the print release of its hit manga series – Kagurabachi – this fall. Created by Takeru Hokazono, the series garnered massive popularity just after the release of its first three chapters.Kagurabachi was serialized in September 2023 with an expectation to become a big hit even before … [Read more...] about Kagurabachi Manga Gets Print Release This Fall