Today, Scribd announced Snapshots, a new original content offering that provide readers key insights of nonfiction books in about fifteen minutes to spark their interest in reading the book in its entirety. You can think of this system as the literary equivalent of a movie trailer – so readers can feel confident about … [Read more...] about Scribd launches new preview system for audiobooks and ebooks
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Older people used to drive book sales, not anymore
Elderly people used to drive book sales and often was the largest demographic to enjoy reading a good book. This is not the case anymore, they are now watching tv and are streaming cat videos. On any given day in 2018, the average American spent a little more than 15 minutes reading for pleasure, down from a high of 23 … [Read more...] about Older people used to drive book sales, not anymore
ebook sales decrease by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2019
In the first three months of 2019, digital book sales have fallen by 4.5% and generated $244 million dollars, which was $10 million dollars less from the same period last year. The continuous decline in ebook sales has been occurring for the past four years.There are a few causes why ebook sales have fallen off a … [Read more...] about ebook sales decrease by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2019
A Hunger Games prequel is coming out next year
Suzanne Collins has completed a brand new Hunger Games title that will be released in May 2020. The prequel occurs 64 years before the events of the Hunger Games trilogy, which not only were bestsellers, but also a franchise of popular movies.“With this book, I wanted to explore the state of nature, who we are, and … [Read more...] about A Hunger Games prequel is coming out next year
Canadian ebook sales represent 17% of total book sales
Canadians tend to be enamoured with the print format and over the past three years there has been little change. Paperback books represent 49% of all purchases, which is slightly down from 54% in 2016. Meanwhile hardcover sales have increased and now represent 26% of total sales, which is up from from 24% in … [Read more...] about Canadian ebook sales represent 17% of total book sales
Apple Books will have Reading Goals in iOS 13
Apple will take a page out of Kobos playbook, by offering reading goals in Apple Books. This feature will be available for audiobooks and ebooks when iOS 13 debuts later this year. Here is how Apple explained the system, "Read a book or listen to an audiobook for five minutes while in line for coffee, on your commute, … [Read more...] about Apple Books will have Reading Goals in iOS 13
Canadian library users are book buyers
Canadians who both buy and borrow books purchase more books, on average per month, than buyers who don't use the library at all. According to a new BookNet Canada study, Borrow, Buy, Read: Library Use and Book Buying in Canada, those who had both borrowed a book from a library and purchased one in the last year … [Read more...] about Canadian library users are book buyers
Amazon believes that reading makes us happier
Kindle today released a global survey, conducted by Kelton Global in 13 countries, that shows the impact reading has on our happiness has no borders. Around the globe, readers find the timeless activity boosts happiness, fosters communication and improves our relationships – in fact, more weekly readers (71%) feel … [Read more...] about Amazon believes that reading makes us happier
Amazon unveils support for Traditional Chinese ebooks
Something is stirring at Amazon. In the past six months the company has been updating the Kindle e-reader with new language options and support for ebooks in Afrikaans, Arabic, Catalan, Icelandic, Swedish and Welsh. Today Amazon has unveiled new portal in the Kindle store for Traditional Chinese and is launching with … [Read more...] about Amazon unveils support for Traditional Chinese ebooks
Library of Congress digitizes dozens of children’s books and gives them away for free
The Library of Congress has just digitized dozens of rare children's books and is now giving them away for free online. The books comprise of American and British titles and the entire initiative was done to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week.The library website goes on to describe the … [Read more...] about Library of Congress digitizes dozens of children’s books and gives them away for free
Are Unlimited ebook subscription services viable in 2019?
Many people purchase ebooks from their favorite retailer or borrow them from the public library. A small majority of people happily pirate them. There is an alternative to all of these things, unlimited ebook subscription services. Is there a future this business model?There are only a small handful of companies … [Read more...] about Are Unlimited ebook subscription services viable in 2019?
