The COVID-19 outbreak made governments shut down schools and offices temporarily. It has definitely affected the economy. Nonetheless, there’s still the positive side of getting that much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of work or school. An excellent way to spend your self-imposed isolation is to read books. You can take advantage of printed materials to gain new … [Read more...] about Things You Can Read On While On Quarantine
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J.K. Rowling is releasing a serialized novel, called The Ickabog
The Author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling is going to be releasing a serialized novel that will be published once once a day until July. There will be 34 installments of The Ickabog and the story is set in an imaginary land unrelated to any of Rowling’s other works. It will then be published as a book, ebook and audiobook in November, with Rowling’s royalties to go to projects … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling is releasing a serialized novel, called The Ickabog
Bill Clinton and James Patterson are working on a new book
The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson was a runaway bestseller for months and sold over three million copies. The book focused on a potentially devastating cyber attack, but also briefly referred to impeachment proceedings, a reminder of Clinton's being impeached in 1998 after his relationship with Monica Lewinsky was revealed. The team is working on a … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton and James Patterson are working on a new book
ebook sales declined 5.7% in first 3 months of 2020
In the United States ebooks with an ISBN number have declined 4.8% in March 2020 and generated $74 million. In the first 3 months of the year ebooks fell 5.7%, and the format made $232 million in sales. One of the reasons why ebooks are sluggish this year is due to the rise in audiobooks and the resurgence of print. Physical paper formats in the Trade category increased 1.2%, … [Read more...] about ebook sales declined 5.7% in first 3 months of 2020
Penguin Cover Art Generator will get you through the pandemic
Memes are running rampant, due to the vast majority of people who are at home and not working. Nothing personifies this the most than the Penguin Cover Art Generator. All you need to do is upload an image and write down the book title, and you will get a full image of your Penguin Classic Book Cover.This is a neat little tool, there are thousands of people who are … [Read more...] about Penguin Cover Art Generator will get you through the pandemic
eBook sales are undergoing a revival in 2020
Digital book sales are increasing across the board, due to the viral pandemic. Thousands of physical bookstores have closed all over the world and companies like Amazon are taking weeks to ship out the latest bestseller in hardcover or paperback. Digital book sales can be instantly purchased and they are available via apps, tablet or e-reader.In order to sell more ebooks, … [Read more...] about eBook sales are undergoing a revival in 2020
Could the 2020s Be the Decade when eBook Subscription Services Finally Take Off?
Online subscription service rates in industries like music and TV are going through the roof – yet the same cannot be said for eBooks and reading. What does the eBook subscription landscape look like and how could the practice become more popular in the next decade?Subscription services soaring thanks to streaming techThere is no denying that we are living in the golden … [Read more...] about Could the 2020s Be the Decade when eBook Subscription Services Finally Take Off?
ebook sales declined 5.6% in February 2020
Digital book sales in the United States generated $83.3 million dollars in February 2020, which was a 5.6% decline from the same period last year. Digital audiobooks continued to grow during the month, with a 19.8% increase as compared to February of last year, reaching $56 million in revenue. On a Year to Date basis, Downloaded Audio was up 17.3% as compared to the first two … [Read more...] about ebook sales declined 5.6% in February 2020
Everything you need to know about Canadian reading habits
Booknet Canada released a new leisure time report and it found some interesting facts when it came to reading. A survey of 1,000 readers, in the past year found that 45% read digital books only, 49% listened to at least one audiobook, 64% read multiple formats, and 1% listened exclusively to audiobooks.Audiobook consumption is on the rise and listening is primarily done via … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Canadian reading habits
Here are the 2020 Hugo Award Finalists
The Hugo Awards are among the most respected awards in the science fiction community and fantasy community. If you are looking for a great new read the 78th World Science Fiction Convention announced the finalists of the Hugo Awards, with the winners to be announced during the first WorldCon virtual convention in August.The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane … [Read more...] about Here are the 2020 Hugo Award Finalists
Apple Books giving away hundreds of free books
Apple Books has been delivering push notifications to users informing them of a few hundreds audiobooks and ebooks that are available for free. Upon tapping this notification, you can explore free books, read-alongs for kids, cozy mysteries, and audiobooks for the whole family. Apple is also letting people know that they can pick a fre novel from the company's "First in a … [Read more...] about Apple Books giving away hundreds of free books
US ebook sales were $75 million in January 2020
The sales of ebooks in the United States in January were $75 million, this was down 6% from 2019 when the format generated $80 million. It is very likely that the next report from the American Publishers Association will have average sales figures for this time of year, but Marchs data will likely surge, due to people practicing social distancing and most bookstores are closed, … [Read more...] about US ebook sales were $75 million in January 2020
6 Reasons Why You Should Buy an E-Reader for School
E-books are just starting to get into fashion now. Many have heard about them from friends, but they are quite new to readers. For students, an e-reader is simply an irreplaceable thing, as it allows you to store all the textbooks in one place or read essay writing manuals at any time. However, many schoolchildren have not yet honed their writing skills and they will definitely … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy an E-Reader for School
