Libraries are certainly working under difficult constraints while working to remain a relevant source of community support and engagement. The constant slashing of budgets, reductions in staff and hours of operation, and the obstacles libraries have faced in ebook lending have all led to stress levels of many libraries. But a new service from Mosio will add a layer of relevance … [Read more...] about Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Digital Publishing News
Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Audiobooks.com, the streaming and downloading audiobook service for fans of the format, announced its new dedicated romance app that will put bestselling steamy titles in one easily found location. This app, available currently only for iOS, will contain thousands of new titles and best sellers, and a large and growing selection of audiobooks to choose from. Authors like … [Read more...] about Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Macmillan Buys into the eBook Subscription Model via Skoobe
In North America there are a number of eBook subscription sites that have suddenly caught the attention of major publishers. Scribd, Entitle and Oyster all make themselves accessible on iOS and to a lesser degree Android. It is suddenly quite viable for readers and publishers to buy into the whole 'Netflix for eBooks' concept. Macmillan is not sitting idly in the sidelines and … [Read more...] about Macmillan Buys into the eBook Subscription Model via Skoobe
Onarbor Addresses Academic Publishing Challenges with Crowdsourcing, Peer Review
Scholarly publishing is a constant source of contention within the academic community, as the pressure to publish has led to a division of sorts between what is considered worthy publication and what amounts to little more than a scam. The requirement to publish academic papers, journal articles, and even full-length titles in various fields is often a deciding factor in … [Read more...] about Onarbor Addresses Academic Publishing Challenges with Crowdsourcing, Peer Review
Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
With the variety of ebook subscription services that have launched recently, there are models that speak to many different reading preferences. From Netflix-style all-you-can-eat to serialized and long-form eshorts, different consumers can find paid models that support the way they choose to read. One interesting aspect to subscription models is that there are also platforms … [Read more...] about Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
Next Big Book Innovates with Big Data
One of the ways that the seemingly stodgy, old-fashioned publishing industry is learning to innovate is with the concept of "big data." Projects like Hugh Howey's Author Earnings are already maximizing on the available information to help authors make sound decisions concerning publishing route, ebook pricing, and more, but traditional publishers are also slowly coming along in … [Read more...] about Next Big Book Innovates with Big Data
Hachette to Cut 3% of US Staff
Hachette Book Group, who is currently engaged in a tumultuous battle with Amazon, sent out a statement to its employees regarding news that they would begin a round of layoffs that would cut three percent of its US staff, or roughly thirty people. According to the company, this news is unrelated to the drama unfolding over sales contracts with the world's largest book retail … [Read more...] about Hachette to Cut 3% of US Staff
eBook Review: Choosing a Self-Publishing Service by ALLi
The Alliance of Independent Authors has released its recent guide to all things self-publishing, and this year awarded its inaugural service award to Smashwords and its founder, Mark Coker, for the work the company has done in furthering the cause of indie authorship. Good e-Reader spoke to ALLi's founder and director Orna Ross about the guide, and what it means for authors who … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Choosing a Self-Publishing Service by ALLi
Indie Romance Authors Should Encourage Readers to Pay to be in their Next Book
Self-publishing is a growing industry and many researchers agree that by 2020, 50% of all books will be penned by indie authors. One of the downsides of electing to take the path of writing and marketing the book yourself is the financial situation. Often authors only generate money once the book is actively sold and do not get any type of advance to offset the cost of … [Read more...] about Indie Romance Authors Should Encourage Readers to Pay to be in their Next Book
Florida Principal Pulls the Plug on Doctorow
It's either yet another example of stupidity in public school administrations, or it's the most brilliantly subversive plot on the part of an adult in a long time. At Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida, an English teacher and the school librarian collaborated on a fun summer reading event. In addition to the typical summer reading lists high schoolers … [Read more...] about Florida Principal Pulls the Plug on Doctorow
Hoopla Digital Redesigns the Digital Library Model
Library lending of ebooks and other digital content is finally gaining a foothold in the industry as publishers and lending institutions come to some measure of agreement on how to make it work. While libraries need access to up-to-date but affordable content, and publishers need some guarantee they they will be compensated for allowing their titles into lending catalogs, the … [Read more...] about Hoopla Digital Redesigns the Digital Library Model