Amazon is currently offering 30% off any one book or a boxed set of books but only up to $10 off You simply have to use the code HOLIDAY30 when you have the title you want in your shopping cart. This offer is only valid for residents of the United States and is only applicable to print books, not e-books. … [Read more...] about Amazon is offering 30% off one book or a boxed set
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Books in Brazil can be used to ride the Subway for free
One of the largest publishers in Brazil is expanding their Ticket Books program, where books can be used to ride the subway for free. Each title has an RFID card embedded in the back cover that comes loaded with enough credit for 10 rides, which means that reader can simply scan their books at the turnstyle just like a normal subway pass. When the book runs out of trips, it can … [Read more...] about Books in Brazil can be used to ride the Subway for free
Michael Tamblyn is the new CEO of Kobo
Michael Tamblyn was one of the original founders of Kobo and today has been named the new CEO. He takes over from Taka Aiki, who came to the company and took over the reigns when Rakuten purchased the company.Tamblyn has slowly been getting groomed for the top position at Kobo for a number of years.  In 2014 he as named the acting President and in 2013 he was named the … [Read more...] about Michael Tamblyn is the new CEO of Kobo
Go Set a Watchman Special Edition costs $1,500
Harper Collins bet really big this year on Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee. The book became an instant bestseller with over 1 million copies sold in the first week and bookstores all over the world racked in a ton of cash. In order to generate even more revenue, Harper Collins has partnered with US bookseller Books-a-million, for a special edition of Go Set a Watchman and it … [Read more...] about Go Set a Watchman Special Edition costs $1,500
This old Book has a mysterious secret
Cornell University has a number of books in their collection that employ the fore-edge painting technique. This is a labor intensive process in an artist spends a copious amount of time painting the edges of a book. In order to view the painting, the leaves of the book must be fanned, exposing the edges of the pages and thereby the painting.None of the fore-edged books are … [Read more...] about This old Book has a mysterious secret
Barnes and Noble Black Friday e-Reader and e-book deals
Barnes and Noble has just announced their plans for Black Friday and what e-readers and tablets they are going to be discounting. This is in addition to the news Good e-Reader broke a few weeks ago about the bookseller offering autographed books for the second time in company history.Starting November 26th you can purchase the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, which … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Black Friday e-Reader and e-book deals
Ernest Hemingway book becomes a bestseller in France
A book by Ernest Hemingway that was published in 1964 has shot up to the top of the bestseller list in France. A Moveable Feast talks about the time Hemingway spent in France and how Paris as an exciting place of ideas, a nexus of people who love life and the arts. It is finding new readers and being left in tribute to those who lost their lives a week ago.Agence France … [Read more...] about Ernest Hemingway book becomes a bestseller in France
American Booksellers Association is alarmed by Amazon
The American Booksellers Association has recently dispatched an email to all of their members, which includes thousands of bookstores. The organization is starting to beat the war drum about the Amazon Bookstore. Their main concern is how Amazon is maintaining the same pricing as their website and how this can be a violation of antitrust laws.American Booksellers … [Read more...] about American Booksellers Association is alarmed by Amazon
Chapters Indigo is offering 48 autographed books
Chapters and Indigo Books are bringing back an author autograph signing service that the bookseller first launched in 2014. This year they have stocked a respectable selection of 48 different titles that can initially only be ordered online.There are a number of notable hardcover books that have been autographed by the author that would be a great addition to anybodies … [Read more...] about Chapters Indigo is offering 48 autographed books
There is a Dark Side to being professionally published
There are millions of indie authors that dream of getting signed by a major book publisher. Some believe that it is the ultimate badge of honor and gives them validity for all of the hard work they put in, perfecting their craft. There is a dark side to getting a publishing contract and its known in the industry as  deep discounting.Standard trade royalties are based on a … [Read more...] about There is a Dark Side to being professionally published
Apple Pay now available at Chapters and Indigo Books
Apple Pay is now available in Canada at Chapters/Indigo. This payment system allows people with an Apple Watch, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S to buy books and other items. Unfortunately, the only credit card participating in the Apple Pay program in Canada is American Express.Sources told the Globe and Mail that Apple’s negotiations with Canadian banks were dragging on, and that … [Read more...] about Apple Pay now available at Chapters and Indigo Books
Amazon is offering Prime Membership for £59 in the UK
Amazon is getting very bullish about the upcoming holiday shopping season and has already been sending out a myriad of press releases hyping up deals. When you order books or other items from their website, shipping becomes a concern the longer you wait. In order to get items to UK residents out faster, Amazon has just announced that they are discounting Prime … [Read more...] about Amazon is offering Prime Membership for £59 in the UK
Barnes and Noble is now selling vinyl records
Barnes and Noble has announced that they are going to start selling vinyl records because this segment of the recording industry is undergoing a resonance. Vinyl is generating more revenue than YouTube Music, VEVO, SoundCloud, and Free Spotify combined and the bookseller is looking to capitalize on it.Barnes and Noble has has announced that they will be celebrating “Vinyl … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is now selling vinyl records