Flipkart announced it has entered into a partnership with Pratilipi, the largest digital storytelling platform in India that serves as an interface between readers and writers in the country. With the deal with Flipkart, Pratilipi is hoping to reach out to a wider section of the audience while expanding its reach in the hinterlands of India. The platform right now hosts around … [Read more...] about Flipkart to offer Pratilipi e-books on its platform
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3 Reasons to Advertise Your eBook on TikTok
Writing and publishing an eBook is a monumental achievement, but it's even more satisfying with an audience. Tiktok is known as one of the most popular social media applications worldwide, and it's also one of the best social platforms out there for self-promotion and drumming up interest in an upcoming artistic release.Tiktok is not just a fad for Gen Z kids and teenagers … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons to Advertise Your eBook on TikTok
An analysis of Italians reading habits in 2022
Italians took to reading, especially digital reading in a big way in 2022. As it is, the pandemic led many Italians to read more, as has been the case in most parts of the world. Demand for e-books and audiobooks spiked during that time. However, while the same weaned off and even reached the pre-pandemic levels in other regions, Italians continue to be drawn to e-books and … [Read more...] about An analysis of Italians reading habits in 2022
Reading Sidekick for Amazon Kids+ is really useful
Amazon Sidekick is likely one of the coolest features you have never heard of. Amazon announced it late last year and other than an initial press release, they haven't really promoted it. Amazon Echo smart speakers can read along with your child's favorite Kindle and print books. Alexa listens, corrects mistakes and occasionally repeats a passage to help kids learn. The feature … [Read more...] about Reading Sidekick for Amazon Kids+ is really useful
Kobo Plus now has Audiobooks in Canada
Kobo Plus is a online subscription that users pay a monthly fee and get access to over 1.3 million digital books and in some markets, audiobooks. Kobo Plus has just added 100,000 audiobooks in their library for Canadians. Subscribers will be able to explore the eBook and audiobook catalogue stress-free with a free 30-day trial. In addition to books from some of the country’s … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus now has Audiobooks in Canada
Amazon layoffs now include the bookselling and review team
Amazon announced a couple of days ago that they are going to layoff 11,000 people. They initially stated this would start with the devices division, which includes Alexa, Kindle and Fire tablets. The layoffs will continue into the new year, where thousands of people who run the bookstore in various capacities, in addition to the people who post book reviews and also staff in … [Read more...] about Amazon layoffs now include the bookselling and review team
Russian duo arrested for running pirated e-book download site Z-Library
Two Russian nationals have been charged for running the immensely popular pirated e-book site Z-Library. The two Russian individuals, Anton Napolsky, 33, and Valeriia Ermakova, 27, have been arrested from Cordoba, Argentina on November 3rd, 2022. The Justice Department said the duo was arrested under specific requests from the US government. All Z-Library domains which number … [Read more...] about Russian duo arrested for running pirated e-book download site Z-Library
Amazon Send to Kindle now works on the web
Amazon Send to Kindle is a popular method to send eBooks directly to your Kindle e-reader. They normal ways that it works is via a PC/MAC app for your computer, a Google Chrome extension, the Kindle apps for Android and iOS and email. There is now a way easier method to deliver books to your Kindle, over the web. Amazon has just developed Send to Kindle for the web, which is a … [Read more...] about Amazon Send to Kindle now works on the web
Ebook vs Audiobook: How to Study Romeo And Juliet More Conveniently
A book is a very ancient source of information. Everyone has known such an object since childhood. For some, it has become a close friend, while for others, it still remains a mysterious stranger. Psychologists say that the choice of reading format depends on the type of perception: visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. Each person chooses what is convenient for them. Before, you … [Read more...] about Ebook vs Audiobook: How to Study Romeo And Juliet More Conveniently
ebook sales increase by 2.7% in August 2022
For the first time this year digital book sales in the United States were up 2.7% in August 2022. The format generated over $90.7 million dollars. Whereas the digital audiobook market has been increasing every single month for the past couple of years, as it is the fastest growing segment in digital publishing. Sales for August was $73.0 million.Year-to-date eBook revenues … [Read more...] about ebook sales increase by 2.7% in August 2022
Amazon Announces Best Kindle Books of the Year 2022
Today, the Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for Best Books of the Year of 2022, naming Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow as the top pick! This annual list is hand-picked by the Amazon Books Editors, who have read thousands of books to share their recommendations for the top 10 Kindle books that they have read this year.“We’ve had a … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces Best Kindle Books of the Year 2022
Amazon Kindle Rewards is not a good value
Amazon is quietly testing out a new way for Kindle book fiends to earn rewards. Kindle Rewards is a new program that is currently being beta tested and is currently invite only. Basically, for every dollar you spend on Kindle books you get 5 points and 2 points for print books, and for every 300 points you get $3 dollars worth of credits that you spend to buy even more Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Rewards is not a good value