BookTok is a hashtag where passionate readers share all about their favorite books on social media platform TikTok. Members of BookTok tag videos of themselves, often in the bookstore aisles, raving about their favorite books. Many of the videos on BookTok have gone viral with millions of views, thus creating a whole new class of influencers that have made bestsellers out of … [Read more...] about Publishers want to buy BookTok, Creators Resistant
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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing an E-Book
Self-publishing an e-book is a great way to share your work with the world. It can be a cost-effective way to get your work out there and allows you to control the entire publishing process. However, it can be pretty overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this article, we'll walk you through the entire process of publishing your e-book so you can decide if it's … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing an E-Book
Neil Gaiman speaks out in favor for ebooks in libraries
Neil Gaiman, Naomi Klein, Cory Doctorow and 900+ authors speak out for libraries right to own and preserve eBooks. They are demanding that publishers and trade associations put the digital rights of librarians, readers, and authors ahead of shareholder profits. A website called Fight for the Future has created an email, blog and social media template and a list for authors to … [Read more...] about Neil Gaiman speaks out in favor for ebooks in libraries
BookFusion, the Modern eBook Reader & Manager That Replaces Marvin, KyBook, and Calibre Companion in a Single App
If you love reading, BookFusion is the ideal app for you. It allows you to have your entire eBook collection at your fingertips on any device you own. You can easily and seamlessly upload, organize, sync, read, and share eBooks across all your devices. I’m an avid reader and have a lot of eBooks. I’ve been using BookFusion, and I love it. My whole eBook collection is … [Read more...] about BookFusion, the Modern eBook Reader & Manager That Replaces Marvin, KyBook, and Calibre Companion in a Single App
Major ebook piracy site blocked in France and India
Z-Library has over 11.2 million eBooks and almost 85 million articles available on their website. However, viewed from the perspective of publishers, Z-Library is not only unfair competition but also highly illegal under copyright law. The National Publishing Union, an industry group representing more than 700 members in the publishing sector, in France has got approval to ban … [Read more...] about Major ebook piracy site blocked in France and India
How to Market Your Bookstore Using Instagram
No one ever said starting a business would be easy, but if your bookstore isn't getting the foot traffic you expected, it may be time to turn to social media. Instagram is an excellent platform for businesses to show off and connect with potential customers. And with the book Instagram community thriving, there's never been a better time for bookstores to grow their social … [Read more...] about How to Market Your Bookstore Using Instagram
Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021
Canadians continued to be enamored with reading reading digital books. Over half of all publishers (52%) saw increases in ebook revenue compared with 2020 and just over a quarter of all publishers (28%) saw increases in audiobook revenue in the same period. This bodes well for the digital publishing industry and also companies that sell e-readers and ebooks, such as Amazon and … [Read more...] about Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021
Norway-based Ludenso launches its AR tool for publishers in the UK
Norwegian educational technology company Ludenso is all set to introduce its new augmented reality (AR) platform which it said has been designed specifically for publishers. As The Bookseller reported, the tool created by Ludenso will allow editorial teams to integrate videos, audio, links, and 3D models within new or even existing print textbooks to make them more engaging to … [Read more...] about Norway-based Ludenso launches its AR tool for publishers in the UK
HarperCollins Audiobook and ebook sales increased by 4%
HarperCollins is one of the largest publishers in the world. They have just reported over two billion dollars in revenue in their fiscal year, which started in June 2021 and ended in June 2022. Digital sales increased 4% compared to the prior year, this was driven by continued growth in digital audiobook sales. After rising in fiscal 2021, e-book sales fell. For the year, … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Audiobook and ebook sales increased by 4%
Amazon is dominating the digital book market
The ongoing saga on whether the US will allow the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon and Shuster continues. Markus Dohle, chief executive officer of the biggest publisher, Penguin Random House, bemoaned his company’s declining market share in book sales as he testified in support of a $2.18 billion merger with Simon & Schuster. Dohle told the judge at an antitrust … [Read more...] about Amazon is dominating the digital book market