Overdrive is currently the premier option that libraries and K12 schools turn to for their ebook needs. The service is available in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. Today Overdrive announced new statistics on its first eight months of 2012.Over 19,000 libraries and schools currently do business with Overdrive. Over 34.8 million people visited the Overdrive system and it … [Read more...] about Overdrive Releases New Statistics on eBook Lending
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Macmillan Announces New eBook Lending Model for Libraries
Macmillan has announced a new pilot project that will see a limited number of ebooks distributed to libraries. There are no firm details on how the distribution will work or if Macmillan will do business with Overdrive. In a statement today the company said, "We have been working hard to develop an ebook lending model that works for all parties, as we value the libraries and … [Read more...] about Macmillan Announces New eBook Lending Model for Libraries
Kobo Brings e-Readers and eBooks to Portugal
Kobo has expanded its relationship with FNAC to bring ebooks and e-readers to Portugal. The two companies will offer the first localized e-reading experience with local content, including favorite authors and books in Portuguese. e-Readers will be available in FNAC retail environments starting today with the Kobo Touch.FNAC and Kobo have a storied relationship and helped … [Read more...] about Kobo Brings e-Readers and eBooks to Portugal
Feature: How Important Is eBook Cover Art in 2013?
Traditional print book covers draw many parallels with billboards and conventional marketing to appeal to casual readers. When you walk into a bookstore and there are thousands of books present, they start to all blur together. Bright colorful images and racy cover art are increasingly becoming more bold to grab people's attention and hopefully prompt an impulse buy. When indie … [Read more...] about Feature: How Important Is eBook Cover Art in 2013?
Digital Publishing Start-up Payhip Appeals to Indie Authors
A few weeks ago a new digital publisher has hit the scene in the form of Payhip. This new London based company is attempting to get indie authors to sign up with its service and writers will retain 100% of the royalties on the ebooks they sell. It sounds appealing and services like this are perfect for added exposure for your books and author profile in Google and other major … [Read more...] about Digital Publishing Start-up Payhip Appeals to Indie Authors
eBook Publisher “One Bite Reads” Aims to Make Mini-Novels Fashionable
The digital ebook publishing start-up company One Bite Reads is trying to specialize in small bite-sized novels. These books are meant to be read in one sitting and the company is seeking to compete with Kindle Shorts and Kindle Serials. Right now, One Bite Reads is looking for new authors to help themselves launch by contributing an idea for an ebook between 5,000 and 10,000 … [Read more...] about eBook Publisher “One Bite Reads” Aims to Make Mini-Novels Fashionable
Amazon Expected to Launch Kindle in Japan Next Month
Amazon had been expected to release its Kindle line of e-readers and new ebook store in Japan late this month. This launch has been postponed until next month while publishers are busily converting digital content over to Amazon's proprietary ebook formats. The Nikkei newspaper said that Amazon is hurrying to secure Japanese content in time for the year-end sales season.The … [Read more...] about Amazon Expected to Launch Kindle in Japan Next Month
The Penguin Group Launches Graphic Novel Imprint InkLit
Penguin Publishing is launching a new imprint that is focusing exclusively on graphic novels and comics. The new initiative called "InkLit" will take some of the most notable mainstream book franchises and carry them over into the comic book world.Inklit will be officially launching on October 2nd and will have a big name attached to the first title. Patricia Briggs will be … [Read more...] about The Penguin Group Launches Graphic Novel Imprint InkLit
BookRix Absolves Pay to Self-Publish Business Model and Offers New Free Service
BookRix initially started in 2008 and has become one of the largest international book communities of its time. BookRix connects ebook distribution with social media on a single platform that houses over 500,000 members. Writers can distribute their work on BookRix and also submit it to Barnes and Noble, Kobo, iBooks, Thalia, and Amazon. The company has announced today that … [Read more...] about BookRix Absolves Pay to Self-Publish Business Model and Offers New Free Service
Bard and Book Publishing CrowdSources Which eBooks Will Get the Print Treatment
Bard and Book Publishing announced today a new initiative that puts the power of publishing into the readers' hands. This new program asks its extensive base of users to vote on which ebooks will make the transition into print publishing. Bard and Books community allows subscribers to read free ebooks, although free members can only read new titles for a short time after they … [Read more...] about Bard and Book Publishing CrowdSources Which eBooks Will Get the Print Treatment
Scholastic Storia Adds eBooks by Albert Whitman
Scholastic announced a new deal with Albert Whitman & Company (one of the most established children's publishers best known for their large collection of picture books, novels, and non-fiction titles) to offer a selection of books on the Storia platform. New ebooks will be available on the teacher-recommended e-reading app for kids at the beginning of spring in … [Read more...] about Scholastic Storia Adds eBooks by Albert Whitman
Walmart to Discontinue Amazon Kindle e-Reader and Tablet Sales
A few months ago Target decided against carrying Amazon e-readers and tablets because of the superstore's growing relationship with Apple. Today Walmart has announced that it will cease to order new shipments of Amazon Kindle devices across the entire company, but will continue to sell them until the existing stock is depleted."We have recently made the business decision to … [Read more...] about Walmart to Discontinue Amazon Kindle e-Reader and Tablet Sales
iVerse Attains International Language Rights to Marvel Comics
Every single month 50% to 65% of all Digital Comic Book sales are going to readers who speak different languages. This has prompted iVerse into signing an exclusive agreement with Marvel Comics to distribute its graphic novels and comic books in foreign markets. The company has also secured the rights for Archie Comics and Graphic novels. iVerse will create apps in China, … [Read more...] about iVerse Attains International Language Rights to Marvel Comics