Google takes 30% from in-app transactions from developers, which makes it unviable for low margin items such as audiobooks or ebooks. Lots of people make it work, but the revenue per transaction is really small. This is all going to change, Google is going to lower their cut from 30% to 15%, in exchange for supporting certain platforms and features.The Play Media Experience … [Read more...] about Google is lowering their 30% cut on Audiobooks and Ebooks
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Here are the Amazon best ebooks of 2021, so far
The Amazon Books Editors pore over thousands of pages to determine the Best Books of the Month, Best Books of the Year So Far, and Best Books of the Year, debating new releases across various categories—including literary fiction, mystery and thriller, biography, children’s books, and young adult—all to help customers find their next great book. For Best Books of the Year So … [Read more...] about Here are the Amazon best ebooks of 2021, so far
Ebook revenues were up 21% in March 2021
Ebook revenues in the United States were up 21.0% in March and the format generated $88.0 million. Digital Audiobooks was up 16.7% for March, coming in at $58.5 million in revenue. In the first three months of the year, digital book sales increased by 20.7% as compared to the first three months of 2020 for a total of $278.2 million. Meanwhile, digital audiobooks was up 21.0%, … [Read more...] about Ebook revenues were up 21% in March 2021
What are the most lucrative e-books to self-publish?
According to many writers, self-publishing a book is a bit of an uphill struggle. Before they became best-selling authors, many writers struggled to get the attention of publishing houses and were rejected dozens of times. Fortunately, things have changed a lot since the advent of e-books, making it easier for aspiring authors to self-publish their books, gain some recognition, … [Read more...] about What are the most lucrative e-books to self-publish?
Thorium Reader is a free cross-platform eBook reading app
The Amazon Kindle and Kobo both have dedicated apps to read on your PC, however, for those who might be looking for something different, there is the Thorium Reader app that is a nice alternative. It is free too, and excels just as fine in a Windows environment as it does on the Max or Linux platforms.Also, the one thing that catches the attention right away with the app is … [Read more...] about Thorium Reader is a free cross-platform eBook reading app
Nasa’s new Hubble Focus eBook is aimed at the stars
With all the things we have got ourselves into that keeps us busy for the most part of the day, or maybe even at night, we seldom find the time to gaze into the night sky. But that does not mean it’s all quiet and organized over there. Rather, things can be more chaotic than, maybe what it is on our own planet.Of course, none of that chaos or whatever can be perceived with … [Read more...] about Nasa’s new Hubble Focus eBook is aimed at the stars
Amazon will distribute ebooks to public libraries
Amazon has reached a much anticipated deal with the Digital Public Library of America to distribute 10,000 audiobooks and ebooks to libraries. The content will be provided by Amazons own imprints, such as Thomas and Mercer, Amazon Crossing and 47 North. This is the first time that libraries will receive digital books directly from Amazon and this a very big deal.The … [Read more...] about Amazon will distribute ebooks to public libraries
Toronto Library had 8 million eBook downloads in 2020
Canadians are known for their love for reading, and the same has led to the Toronto Public Library setting a new world record of 8 million digital downloads in 2020. That makes for a steep 32 percent jump in demand for eBooks and audiobooks in 2020. Of course, much of that has to do with the wide-ranging restrictions that remained in place for most of 2020 and forced people to … [Read more...] about Toronto Library had 8 million eBook downloads in 2020
Libraries in Tokyo are lending out more audiobooks and ebooks
More and more libraries in Tokyo have started offering audiobooks and eBooks as a means to encourage people to stay home during the time of the pandemic. In fact, this has been a global trend where libraries around the world saw increased uptake of eBooks and audiobooks as travel restrictions took effect post the Covid-19 pandemic. Take for instance Bunkyo Ward, a prominent … [Read more...] about Libraries in Tokyo are lending out more audiobooks and ebooks
Standard eBooks builds upon Project Gutenberg to offer a better reading experience
Project Gutenberg has always been a commendable literary initiative that ensured the classic titles of yore lived on in the digital age. While that is great, the eBooks lack consistent typography. Cover art leaves something to be disired, in addiiton to many typos, that can mar the reading experience considerably.It is here that the Standard eBooks come into the picture. … [Read more...] about Standard eBooks builds upon Project Gutenberg to offer a better reading experience
Major Publishers are selling a ton of ebooks in 2021
Harpercollins, Hachette, Simon and Schuster and Penguin Random House are four of the world's most prolific book publishers. In the first three months of 2021, they have experienced very strong audiobook and ebook sales. This trend should continue for the rest of the year, primarily due to COVID and more people shopping online, instead of visiting bookstores.Harpercollins … [Read more...] about Major Publishers are selling a ton of ebooks in 2021
