There are always plenty of good books to read every year. However, there are some that are a cut above the rest and leave a lasting impression on us. Such books remain with us, as those are the ones that we come back to again and again, discuss and share with others or read and then re-read again. This year too has been no exception as we are left with a few such books that can … [Read more...] about Here are the Good e-Reader best ebooks of 2021
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How to Make Reading eBooks More Fun
Reading eBooks has become a global hobby. Now, men, women, and children read eBooks for fun and in professional environments, such as at work and school. Despite print books still being popular, it’s undeniable that eBooks have shaken up the industry and helped to capture the imaginations of new and old generations.When you’re reading an eBook on your eReader, tablet, or … [Read more...] about How to Make Reading eBooks More Fun
Audiobooks are growing like crazy in the UK
According to figures released by the Publishers Association and revealed by The BookSeller, there has been considerable growth in audiobook and fiction sales in the UK during the first six months in 2020 compared to the same period for the preceding year. Specifically, audiobook sales during the first half of the year witnessed a sharp 71 percent growth compared to the same … [Read more...] about Audiobooks are growing like crazy in the UK
Amazon Kindle Unlimited discounted to $4.99 for a four-month subscription
Amazon is offering a substantial discount on Kindle Unlimited so that a four-month subscription to the above service is now available for just $4.99. The same at other times would have cost $40 though Amazon offers a month-long free trial to anyone who'd like to try out the service before becoming a paid member. The above offer is applicable to new and returning … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited discounted to $4.99 for a four-month subscription
Apple Books is labeling some Romance and Erotica ebooks as Explicit
Apple Books has begun to rollout a new feature to ebook titles in the romance and erotica categories. There is now an explicit badge that is in the title located underneath the book name and author name on search results and also categories. There is no notification within the book description page. The most popular category where you can view all sorts of titles with this new … [Read more...] about Apple Books is labeling some Romance and Erotica ebooks as Explicit
E Ink Yuantai promoting digital reading literacy in Taoyuan City in Taiwan
E Ink announced that it is collaborating with the Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan to promote e-paper based smart reading solutions to aid in vision friendly digital reading. In pursuit of this objective, the Education Bureau of Taoyuan City Government has earmarked a dozen middle schools situated in remote and non-urban areas as well as a single middle school situated in the … [Read more...] about E Ink Yuantai promoting digital reading literacy in Taoyuan City in Taiwan
Scribd injects fresh talent to achieve higher growth
Scribd announced they are making some changes at the top level that is aimed at placing the company on a higher growth trajectory. Four new members have been appointed to the Executive Leadership team who will be responsible for improving product and technology, providing strategic direction to the company's growth as well as securing and retaining the best talents at all … [Read more...] about Scribd injects fresh talent to achieve higher growth
Kobo Plus subscription program is now available in Italy
Kobo Plus is an subscription service in Italy. This program gives booklovers unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of eBook and Kobo Audiobook titles for as little as €9,99 per month, in partnership with Mondadori Store. Digital content can be read or listened to on the Kobo apps for Android or IOS, or their new e-readers, the Kobo Sage, Libra 2 and Elipsa. Everything is … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus subscription program is now available in Italy
These are the Amazon Top ebooks of the year
Are you looking for a new ebook to read? Amazon has just announced the top 10 books of 2021 and there are some compelling picks. Amor Towles’ The Lincoln Highway is the top pick! This annual list is hand-picked by the Amazon Books Editors, who have read thousands of books to share their recommendations. “This year, fiction reigned, with emerging and established authors telling … [Read more...] about These are the Amazon Top ebooks of the year
eBook revenues were down 12.3% in August
Digital book revenues were down for the 4th month in a row in the United States, as they fell 12.3% in August and the format generated $88.3. For the first 8 months of 2021 revenues were down 4.0% as compared to the first eight months of 2020 for a total of $718.0 million. Digital audiobooks was up 9.6% for August, coming in at $64.3 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were down 12.3% in August
Webtoon and Wattpad to launch new web-comics and web novels in January 2022
Webtoon and Wattpad today announced there are half a dozen new webcomics and web stories in the making that are being created in collaboration with HYBE artists such as BTS, TXT, and ENHYPEN. The new webcomics and novels are all set to debut on each of the platforms the world over starting January 14. For instance, the three webcomics will be available via Webtoon while the web … [Read more...] about Webtoon and Wattpad to launch new web-comics and web novels in January 2022
Kobo Plus eBook library subscription service launched in Australia
Kobo has launched its subscription e-book library service named Kobo Plus in Australia. Interestingly, Kobo is yet to officially announce the launch of the service though the same is already reflected on the company's official Australia website. With this, Australia would be joining a highly exclusive list of nations - Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands - where the Kobo Plus … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus eBook library subscription service launched in Australia
US ebook sales were down 16% in July 2021
In the United States, digital book sales have been fell in Spring and this trend continued in the past Summer. In July, 2021, ebook sales fell 16% month as compared to July of 2020 and generated $86.2 million. Meanwhile, digital audiobooks continue to soar. The format was up 5.5% for July, coming in at $61.8 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 17.6% coming in at $1.8 … [Read more...] about US ebook sales were down 16% in July 2021
