Kindle e-readers have long served as a medium for showing ads. Users either chose to live with it or pay the extra $20 to get rid of those though many said that just politely asking the Amazon support staff to remove the ads worked for many. So far so good but as Futurism reported, here is a new kind of menace that is slowly becoming mainstream - AI-generated cover art of … [Read more...] about Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books
E-Book News
Barnes and Noble Nook Tablets can no longer buy ebooks
Barnes and Noble has disclosed to Good e-Reader that a number of tablets that were released between 2011-2013, are being discontinued. Starting in June, 2024 users can no longer connect to the Barnes and Noble Bookstore to buy digital content, such as audiobooks and ebooks. They also won’t be able to register new accounts or log in to existing accounts. They are now considered … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Tablets can no longer buy ebooks
eBook revenues were up in 2023 and generated $1.0 billion
Digital book revenues in the United States were up 0.6% in 2023, generating $1.0 billion. Digital audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in digital publishing, and sales were up 14.9%, reaching $864.0 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 16.2%, coming in at $12.9 million; this shows that digital audiobooks are killing off the tape and CD market.Trade revenues … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were up in 2023 and generated $1.0 billion
Why Kindle Books are priced higher than their print counterparts
Browsing through Amazon's vast library of books reveals something peculiar if you are observant enough: Kindle titles often come with a higher price tag than their physical counterparts. That might seem intriguing but the reasons behind this pricing discrepancy reveal a complex interplay between publishers, retailers, and market dynamics.At the heart of the matter lies a … [Read more...] about Why Kindle Books are priced higher than their print counterparts
Introducing the Libby Book Awards: Celebrating the Best Books of 2023
A new literary accolade has emerged alongside the Oscars and the Emmys—the inaugural Libby Book Awards. Sponsored by Libby, the renowned library reading app, these awards recognize the top books of 2023 as selected by public librarians across the globe.Nominated by an expert panel and voted on by over 1,700 librarians, the Libby Book Awards honor outstanding works in 17 … [Read more...] about Introducing the Libby Book Awards: Celebrating the Best Books of 2023
For Kobo, Asia has the biggest growth potential for e-books
Rakuten Kobo, a leading e-book platform, continues its global expansion with the launch of the Kobo Plus subscription service in Taiwan. This move marks a significant step in tapping into Asia's burgeoning e-book market, which CEO Michael Tamblyn believes holds immense growth potential.Tamblyn, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for books, underscores the importance of … [Read more...] about For Kobo, Asia has the biggest growth potential for e-books
Libraries Struggle to Afford E-Book Demand
Libraries are making their best efforts to keep up with visitors' digital demands for audiobooks and e-books. However, the push has introduced many challenges, and the lack of funding is one of them. This has put libraries at the mercy of publisher licensing agreements. Unfortunately, many publishers don’t allow libraries to lend out their books.According to the ALA, … [Read more...] about Libraries Struggle to Afford E-Book Demand
Amazon de-lists Bookwire titles as price negotiation fails
Amazon said e-books distributed by the German digital distribution and publishing services company will no longer be available on its platform, PublishersWeekly reported. This has been the result of wide-ranging disagreements on pricing terms between the two companies. Bookwire's existing agreement with Amazon expired earlier this year, with no new agreement in sight. This … [Read more...] about Amazon de-lists Bookwire titles as price negotiation fails
How To Edit E-Books Professionally? Explore Several Productive Ways!
Imagine you finally acquire the E-book for which you had been looking forward for weeks. But the worst thing happens; the format isn’t quite right for reading. The text is too small and the pages don’t fit your screen. In such situations, navigating through an E-book will feel like a chore. This scenario is rare, but thankfully, it can also be easily remedied with the right … [Read more...] about How To Edit E-Books Professionally? Explore Several Productive Ways!
Italian Publishers sound the alarm on ebook piracy
Book piracy in Italy is a clear and present danger, something that can pose a significant threat to the book industry as a whole. As PublishingPerspective reported, this has been revealed by Ipsos, a renowned market research firm that was commissioned recently by the Association of Italian Publishers (Associazione Italiana Editori, AIE) to gain a better insight into the … [Read more...] about Italian Publishers sound the alarm on ebook piracy
Unveiling a new era in literary gifting – Introducing ‘Stories of Mary’
Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of digital literature and the timeless allure of storytelling, here’s introducing Stories of Mary, a groundbreaking project that merges the convenience of digital reading with the joy of tangible gifting experiences.Crafted by visionary author, Morris Ferrari, Stories of Mary presents a fresh approach to sharing stories through the use of … [Read more...] about Unveiling a new era in literary gifting – Introducing ‘Stories of Mary’
The Sudden Fall of ebook Sales
In today’s era of digitalization, when everyone is buying subscriptions for online content, physical books are giving hard competition to e-books.Technology is good, but sometimes people are interested in old-fashioned artifacts. And, reading physical books is one of them. This is boosting the publishing industry. Let’s find out more on what is the current growth of hard … [Read more...] about The Sudden Fall of ebook Sales
Feedbooks going out of business – Act now to save your e-books
It’s the end of the road for Feedbooks as the popular e-book store announced it is shutting down on March 15th, 2024. That means it is less than two weeks left for its customers to download their purchased e-books before they are gone forever. After 16 years of service, Feedbooks has announced the closure of its e-book store, leaving readers with a limited window to safeguard … [Read more...] about Feedbooks going out of business – Act now to save your e-books