Digital books by Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, and J K Rowling were borrowed the most from libraries this year, The Bookseller reported citing OverDrive. Among the titles that were most in-demand in libraries in the UK this year include The Thursday Murder Club by Osman. Thereafter, the e-book titled The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro … [Read more...] about eBooks by Osman, Ishiguro, and Rowling borrowed the most from libraries in 2021
Audiobook News
ebook revenues were down 12.3% in October 2021
During the early days of the pandemic, US book sales were going through the roof, and everyone thought that the format was going to make a comeback. In 2021, things started out just fine, but starting in the Spring, things have been in a constant state of decline. In the first ten months, ebook revenues were down 5.6% as compared to the first ten months of 2020. Year to date, … [Read more...] about ebook revenues were down 12.3% in October 2021
These are the best Bluetooth earbuds for your e-reader
Reading is a delightful experience but oftentimes, we do not have the time to focus on reading text ourselves. For those who lead such fast-paced lives, audiobooks are a marvelous substitute. Many of the best e-readers such as the Kindle Oasis and the Kobo Sage come with Bluetooth connectivity, enabling book-lovers to access audiobooks through their dedicated reading … [Read more...] about These are the best Bluetooth earbuds for your e-reader
New Google Play Book widget to have audiobook progress bar
Google announced its Android widget for Google Play Books has been revamped. Rather, it is an entirely new widget that Google is introducing that will go on to replace the current one. The widget in its present form has a dismal feel to it with almost zero appeal. The books remain stacked in a vertical or diagonal orientation with almost no information about the … [Read more...] about New Google Play Book widget to have audiobook progress bar
JukeBooks audiobook service set for launch in Greece in 2022
The Antenna Group is all set to launch an audiobook service in Greece with Beat technology being the tech partner. Named JukeBooks, the service will go live in early 2022 and will have bestsellers from Greece as well as international authors, The Bestseller reported. Both companies have also tied up with 10 of the biggest publishing houses in Greece for the content all of which … [Read more...] about JukeBooks audiobook service set for launch in Greece in 2022
South Korea’s Naver Corporation acquires eBook Japan
Naver Corporation, the largest information technology company in Korea announced they have acquired eBook Initiative Japan, GlobalLegalChronicle reported. Naver is expected to pump in USD $144.5 million for the transaction. The deal will let Naver have access to the more than 800,000 e-books that eBook Japan has on offer, most of which happen to be manga titles. eBook Japan … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Naver Corporation acquires eBook Japan
Here are the Good e-Reader best ebooks of 2021
There are always plenty of good books to read every year. However, there are some that are a cut above the rest and leave a lasting impression on us. Such books remain with us, as those are the ones that we come back to again and again, discuss and share with others or read and then re-read again. This year too has been no exception as we are left with a few such books that can … [Read more...] about Here are the Good e-Reader best ebooks of 2021
Audiobooks are growing like crazy in the UK
According to figures released by the Publishers Association and revealed by The BookSeller, there has been considerable growth in audiobook and fiction sales in the UK during the first six months in 2020 compared to the same period for the preceding year. Specifically, audiobook sales during the first half of the year witnessed a sharp 71 percent growth compared to the same … [Read more...] about Audiobooks are growing like crazy in the UK
Turkey’s largest audiobook platform planning to go bigger with fresh investment
Having secured 515,000 euros in fresh funding, the Turkish audiobook platform, Dinlebi is now planning to expand its operations both within the country and outside. As it is, Dinlebi already happens to be the largest audiobook service provider in Turkey and the latest investment will help it grow further.As Daily Sabah reported, the fresh round of investment was led by Adem … [Read more...] about Turkey’s largest audiobook platform planning to go bigger with fresh investment
Former US President Obama nominated for Grammy awards for audiobook A Promised Land
Former US president and two-time Grammy award winner Barack Obama have been nominated for the third time for his audiobook A Promised Land. The audiobook has been pitched in the ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ category, HuffPost reported. Others in contention in the same category include Dave Chappelle, LeVar Burton, and Don Cheadle.Obama had earlier been awarded the Grammy back … [Read more...] about Former US President Obama nominated for Grammy awards for audiobook A Promised Land
Spotify to spend $3.5 billion on enhancing podcast and audiobook experience
Spotify is increasingly turning to audiobooks and podcasts to achieve its future growth targets. Towards that, Spotify CFO Paul Vogel said they have earmarked a budget of $3.5 billion which they intend to spend in enhancing its podcast and audiobook offerings.The process is already underway at Spotify, something exemplified by the recent acquisition of Findaway. This makes … [Read more...] about Spotify to spend $3.5 billion on enhancing podcast and audiobook experience
Yen Press to launch three Audiobook series in 2022
Yen Press said they will be introducing three new audiobook series in 2022. As The Outer Haven reported, there is going to be the Spice & Wolf that is set for launch on March 2022 while So I'm a Spider, So What? is scheduled for launch on April 2022. Lastly, there is going to be the Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai that would be launched around June 2022. Yen … [Read more...] about Yen Press to launch three Audiobook series in 2022
Scribd injects fresh talent to achieve higher growth
Scribd announced they are making some changes at the top level that is aimed at placing the company on a higher growth trajectory. Four new members have been appointed to the Executive Leadership team who will be responsible for improving product and technology, providing strategic direction to the company's growth as well as securing and retaining the best talents at all … [Read more...] about Scribd injects fresh talent to achieve higher growth