Digital Book sales in the United States have been declining all year long. This is likely due to the pandemic being a thing of the past and bookstores have been opened all year long. Ebook revenues were down 6.3% for the month as compared to June 2021 for a total of $83.0 million. Digital audiobooks sales was up 9.8% for June, coming in at $72.4 million in revenue. Physical … [Read more...] about Ebook sales fell 6.3% in June 2022
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Capstone Interactive eBooks platform now more accessible to children with disabilities
Capstone announced its Capstone Interactive eBooks platform has been enhanced to be Section 508 compliant and WCAG 2.1-rated, the company announced in a press release. With the improvements incorporated, the Capstone Interactive platform is now going to be easily accessible to children having a vision, cognitive, physical, and hearing disabilities. Among the other changes … [Read more...] about Capstone Interactive eBooks platform now more accessible to children with disabilities
Here comes the Bookend Speaker, a bookend that also let’s you listen to audiobooks
How about a bookend that also serves as a Bluetooth speaker capable of reading out audiobooks? A cool concept that sure is and one that is a reality too. As Yanko Design pointed out, credit for the creation goes to enthusiasts Jonas Daehnert who showcased the device at the Render Weekly Instagram Competition. Also, there isn't anything revolutionary with the Bookend Speaker but … [Read more...] about Here comes the Bookend Speaker, a bookend that also let’s you listen to audiobooks
Bookwire GmbH undergoes organizational restructuring to promote audiobooks
The Frankfurt, Germany-based Bookwire GmbH is undergoing a rejig in its operations with the sole aim of making audiobooks and podcasts the center of its business operations, PublishingPerspective reported. The company said they are according greater emphasis on audiobooks and podcasts in view of the rising demand for the same in most parts of the world. In view of this, the … [Read more...] about Bookwire GmbH undergoes organizational restructuring to promote audiobooks
Flipkart now offering audiobooks in partnership with Pocket FM
Flipkart, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms announced it has tied up with Pocket FM to offer audiobooks via its site or mobile app, TOI reported. Right now, there are only a few audiobooks that are on offer, but the collection is expected to grow further in the coming months. The audiobooks are mostly in regional languages though a few English language audiobooks are … [Read more...] about Flipkart now offering audiobooks in partnership with Pocket FM
Google Play Books now has a Wish List
Google Play Books is pushing out a new update for the app for Android that has a wish list option on the main navigation bar on the bottom of the screen. This is beside the Home, Library and Shop buttons. It is a dedicated feature that just works for Play Books, so you can add titles you want to buy later to your wish list and they are viewable at anytime. Clicking on a title … [Read more...] about Google Play Books now has a Wish List
Storytel is becoming a force in the audiobook industry
Storytel is one of the largest audiobook companies in the world. They currently have 2.05 million paying subscribers, entered the United States through its acquisition of Audiobooks.com in November and currently operates in 25 markets with a library of 700,000 titles. Storytel performed a restructuring in the first half of the year, with a management overhaul, a sharper focus … [Read more...] about Storytel is becoming a force in the audiobook industry
Half of all Canadians listened to an audiobook in 2021
Booknet Canada recently issued a new report that gives us a sense on Canadians and their love for digital audiobooks. The format has been on the rise for the past six years and is the fastest growing segment in publishing. Almost half of all Canadians listened to audiobooks in 2021 (45%). But just how many audiobooks are Canadians listening to? The majority of audiobook … [Read more...] about Half of all Canadians listened to an audiobook in 2021
eBook revenue was down 5.7% in May, 2022
Digital book sales have been declining all year long in the United States. This is primarily attributed to the pandemic of last year, when ebook sales were the highest they have ever been in almost a decade. This trend continues in May, 2022 when ebook revenues were down 5.7% for the month as compared to May 2021 for a total of $82.5 million. Digital audiobook sales were up … [Read more...] about eBook revenue was down 5.7% in May, 2022