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Kindle Books now cost more, even with the 0% VAT in the UK
During the height of the global pandemic the UK government fast tracked the removal of the 20% VAT on ebooks. The elimination of tax was thought to lower the price on the average title, since companies like Amazon, factored it into the list price. Six months later, ebooks actually increased in price. Amazon blames the publishers.The average price of the 100 bestselling … [Read more...] about Kindle Books now cost more, even with the 0% VAT in the UK
Free Ebooks Online: Is It Safe to Download them?
Ebooks are a great way to keep yourself entertained and perhaps even learn something new. Let’s be honest: your day doesn’t have enough hours to be able to digest everything – there are millions of ebooks waiting for you to read them. In other words, getting your hands on one of these free ebooks is not an issue once you know where to look for them, and since these are free to … [Read more...] about Free Ebooks Online: Is It Safe to Download them?
J.K. Rowling Ickabog Audiobook, ebook and hardcover now available
Earlier this year, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling wrote a serialized novel called the Ickabog in 34 installments. You can read The Ickabog for free online via the official website. It is ideal for mobile devices, tablets or your computer’s internet browser. The story is getting the audiobook treatment and Stephen Fry, who narrated all of the UK editions of every Harry … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling Ickabog Audiobook, ebook and hardcover now available
Adobe Liquid Mode is ideal for PDF files on small devices
One of the pitfalls of reading PDF files on small e-readers and smartphones, is all of the pinching and zooming you have to do. This is why devices have been increasing in size, in order to make the experience as fluid as possible. Adobe Acrobat is one of the most popular apps to read this format and it is gaining new functionality for smaller screens.Adobe has launched a … [Read more...] about Adobe Liquid Mode is ideal for PDF files on small devices
ByteDance is investing in ebooks
ByteDance is the parent company of Tik-Tok and they are trying to expand their business model into different verticales, such as enterprise software and distance learning. The company has just invested $170 million into China’s largest e-book readers and publishers, Zhangyue.Zhangyue operates an app where 170 million users read novels, magazines and anime and listen to … [Read more...] about ByteDance is investing in ebooks
Amazon Alexa has a new book recommendation system
Amazon Alexa has added some new functionality to discover new ebooks. Now, customers can simply say “Alexa, what should I read next?” to get a book recommendation based on personalized, top-selling or trending books from over 20 million Audible, Kindle or print titles. The conversational experience allows customers to ask for specific genres or authors, listen to book … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa has a new book recommendation system
Google Play Books implements 70% commission on ebook sales
Google Play Books is changing their commission structure for publishers and self-published authors. The ebook revenue split has been increased to 70% in 60+ countries. For many publishers, this new revenue split has already gone into effect. Publishers that did not accept our updated Terms of Service (ToS) from June 2019 will need to log into their Partner Account and accept … [Read more...] about Google Play Books implements 70% commission on ebook sales
eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020
Over the course of the global pandemic, ebook sales have been soaring. In August, 2020, US digital revenues were up 18.2% for the month as compared to August of 2019 for a total of $101.7 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebooks were up 14.8%, coming in at $754.8 million for the first eight months of 2020. Notably, revenues in the Children’s and YA category saw a 59.4% jump … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were up 18.2% in August 2020
The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services
Major publishers in the Netherlands are certainly not risk adverse and unlimited audiobook, ebook and digital magazine services are thriving. There are all sorts of options for people to pay a low monthly fee and get access to a ton of content. Today, we are going to look at all of the various options and what value proposition they offer.BlendleThis company operates an … [Read more...] about The Netherlands has no shortage of unlimited ebook services
Scribd launched an advertising campaign in Mexico
Scribd is bullish on the Mexican market, since they launched a localized reading experience last October. Now, the company is doubling-down on their expansion efforts their first international advertising campaign, created in partnership with Wunderman Thompson Mexico.The Infinite Door To Your Curiosity” campaign empowers consumers to explore their curiosity and discover … [Read more...] about Scribd launched an advertising campaign in Mexico
