Reading books can be a thoroughly rejuvenating experience, something that not only refreshes the mind but heals the soul of the reader as well. Unfortunately, not everyone has the privilege or the means to read books, with the inability stemming from physical conditions such as dyslexia, depression, or something else that might have robbed them of the ability to even hold a … [Read more...] about Listening Books offering audiobook lending service in the UK for those with disability
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Free eBook and audiobook subscription available for Samsung Foldable users
Buyers of the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 have a lot to gain in terms of free eBook and audiobook subscriptions. According to the site mst, the Korea-based eBook subscription service provider Millie announced it will offer buyers of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 three months of eBook subscription completely free. This should be a nice incentive to buyers … [Read more...] about Free eBook and audiobook subscription available for Samsung Foldable users
Here is how to read or listen to the Harry Potter series for free
The Harry Potter series has been among the most loved and read book series in recent times, one that inspired an entire generation of book lovers. In fact, so popular the book series has been that we have an entire film series on it. Needless to say, the films too proved to be equally successful as well.That said, reading the books, page by page has a different allure of … [Read more...] about Here is how to read or listen to the Harry Potter series for free
Authors sue Audible over royalty payment discrepancy
Audible is facing class action lawsuit over charges of not paying authors the royalty payments they deserve. According to the plaintiffs Golden Unicorn Enterprises Inc. and Big Dog Books LLC, the Amazon owned audiobook company does not report the exact number of audiobooks sold via its platform. This, the plaintiffs allege, provides Amazon with an opportunity to underpay the … [Read more...] about Authors sue Audible over royalty payment discrepancy
Ebook revenues were down 19.9% in June 2021
Total revenues across for the US publishing industry for June 2021 were essentially flat, with an increase of 0.2% as compared to June 2020, coming in at $1.2 billion. Year to date revenues were up 18.1%, at $6.3 billion for the first six months of the year. Trade sales were down 8.0% in June, coming in at $638.5 million, but up 17.0% year to date, with $4.1 billion in revenue. … [Read more...] about Ebook revenues were down 19.9% in June 2021
Estonian publishers view Audiobooks as the new growth engine
While a debate on this can stretch to eternity, whether ebooks are going to outshine their printed counterparts, the fact is, traditional paper books continue to pose a tough challenge to their digital counterpart. Also, while the two formats are at it, it is audiobooks that might emerge as the surprise winner. At least, that is what the publishers in Estonia feel is set to … [Read more...] about Estonian publishers view Audiobooks as the new growth engine
Storytel reports strong Nordic performance
Storytel reported mixed second-quarter performance results that saw its sales and subscriber base registering healthy growth in the Nordic region even though the same in other parts of the world remained under stress. The Swedish audiobook streaming service provider said its streaming sales were up 19 percent over Q2 2020 while the subscriber base jumped 29 percent … [Read more...] about Storytel reports strong Nordic performance
RBmedia launches Ascent Audio for business focused audiobooks
RBmedia has just launched its new business audio brand, Ascent Audio. The brand offers the world’s largest business audiobook catalog encompassing all of the major categories in business education and featuring titles by bestselling business authors like Jon Gordon, Grant Cardone, Michael Watkins, Jeb Blount, Brian Tracy, W. Chan Kim, and Renée Mauborgne.The new Ascent … [Read more...] about RBmedia launches Ascent Audio for business focused audiobooks
The Blinkist app can let you summarize eBook in just minutes
There might be no dearth of apps that lets you go through eBooks or audiobooks. However, here is one - the Blinkist app for Android and iOS . The way the app functions is it provides users with a short summary of an eBook. Listening to the summary will let the users have an idea of what the eBook is all about without having to go through the entire eBook.Each of the short … [Read more...] about The Blinkist app can let you summarize eBook in just minutes
Audible Premium Plus Launches in the United Kingdom
Audible revised their membership program last year in the United States and introduced new tiers of pricing. The Audible Premium Plus system is now available in the United Kingdom. The £7.99 a month program provides 1 audiobook credit, the plus catalog which has over 7500 titles and ad-free podcasts.The Plus catalog gives Audible members more of what they love and more to … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus Launches in the United Kingdom
Storytel now offering Tamil language audiobooks in India
Storytel has announced it will now be offering Tamil language audiobooks in India, which is just one of the several other Indian languages that the audiobook and e-book platform has been supporting in the country. As of now, there are going to be more than a thousand audiobooks available in the Tamil language. It has scores of Tamil eBooks to offer though, which includes those … [Read more...] about Storytel now offering Tamil language audiobooks in India
Greece lowers VAT on e-books and audiobooks to 6%
The government in Greece has decided to lower the value-added tax or VAT on ebooks and audiobooks from a rather high 24 percent to 6 percent in the country. This has been done as per a recommendation by the Ministry of Culture. The move is being implemented as per an amendment to the VAT code which will take effect from the date of publication in the Government Gazette on July … [Read more...] about Greece lowers VAT on e-books and audiobooks to 6%
