Ingram is betting on a future where authors and publishers are selling e-books directly to consumers via their websites and blogs. The intention is to bypass retailers altogether so everyone can get a larger piece of the pie.The Ingram Content Group has just purchased a company called Aer.io. This company began as a developer of “native commerce” programs that gave … [Read more...] about Ingram wants authors and publishers to sell directly to readers
E-Book News
France forces Amazon to change Kindle Unlimited
France has been very apprehensive about e-book subscription platforms and how disruptive they might be towards the book selling industry. Fleur Pellerin, the French Minister of Culture in late 2014 prompted the government to start an official investigation to explore whether or not Amazon Kindle Unlimited was fundamentally illegal. In February 2015 Laurence Engel, la … [Read more...] about France forces Amazon to change Kindle Unlimited
Watch Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn talk about e-books
Newly minted Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn was at the Future Book conference in London earlier this month and gave a provocative keynote address on e-books and the future of digital reading. Considering Kobo provides the closest competition to Amazon on the worldwide stage, this is very compelling.The main element of Tamblyn's discussion is how publishers, analysts, market … [Read more...] about Watch Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn talk about e-books
BITLIT and Shelfie now supports Audiobooks
Bilit is a prolific Vancouver company with an innovative business model. If you have an extensive print collection you can scan your bookshelf with their Shelfie app and get a list of all of the titles that have an e-book counterpart. You can either get the digital edition for free or pay a small fee, so you can read your entire library while on the go. Today, Bitlit has … [Read more...] about BITLIT and Shelfie now supports Audiobooks
Digital Book World is Totally Irrelevant
Digital Book World is a publishing news website that used to be respected in the industry. For the last seven years they have run an annual event, with the same name that gave the public a sense of trends in the industry. Over the last few years they have become totally relevant and are no longer the hot ticket they once were.Conferences on digital publishing are becoming … [Read more...] about Digital Book World is Totally Irrelevant
Smashwords authors can now distribute e-books to Odilo, Tolino and Yuzu
Smashwords has just closed a new distribution deal that will allow their self-published authors to sell their e-books in the Odilo, Tolino and Yuzu digital bookstores in early 2016.Here are details for each the three agreements:Odilo is a leading ebook supplier to over 2,100 public libraries in 43 countries across Europe (1,000 libraries), Latin America (1,000 … [Read more...] about Smashwords authors can now distribute e-books to Odilo, Tolino and Yuzu
NetGalley now supports Social DRM
Major Publishers and online bookstores in Europe have been slowly been forgoing Adobe DRM and embracing Digital Watermarking technology. They are doing this because it is easier for the customer to be able to load the eBooks they purchase onto their e-Reader, smartphone or tablet. This phenomenon has not crossed over in a meaningful way in North America, but one company hoping … [Read more...] about NetGalley now supports Social DRM
Kobo has taken over the Flipkart e-book business
The largest online retailer in India is Flipkart and the company today abandoned its e-book service, because the general public failed to embrace the format. Kobo will be taking over their e-book business for an indeterminate sum of money. In a few weeks existing customers will be sent an email outlining how they can transfer over all of their purchased e-books over to the Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo has taken over the Flipkart e-book business
Books have increased in length by over 25% in the last 15 years
Books have gradually increased in size and length by over 25% in the last 15 years. Major publishers are spending more money than ever before securing lucrative book contracts and bidding on international rights. They have a tendency to buy longer books - as a "value" thing, an attempt to justify the price tags on new hardcover books to readers. People are more likely to … [Read more...] about Books have increased in length by over 25% in the last 15 years
Amazon Announces the Bestselling Books of 2015
Amazon has finally announced their bestselling books of 2015 list for Canada and the United States. This comes at a time where people are starting to do their holiday shopping and inevitably there is going to be lots of books bought for people.The 2015 top 20 best-selling books overall on Amazon.com are: 1. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins 2. Grey: Fifty Shades of … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces the Bestselling Books of 2015
Playster audiobook and e-book subscription debuts in the US
Playster has taken their website service out of beta and has formally launched in the United States. There are various membership tiers available and customers can get access to 250,000 e-Books, and more than 50,000 audiobooks.The one interesting aspect about Playster is that they have a tiered membership service that allows you to access a specific channel. If you just … [Read more...] about Playster audiobook and e-book subscription debuts in the US
Wattpad should offer Patreon Donations to Authors
Wattpad has popularized the notion of serialized digital books on their website. Millions of readers and writers use the free service to hone their writing skills and develop a loyal following. The serialized approach is the most dominant on the platform with readers giving their feedback after every chapter. Many authors are writing because its a labor of love and all but a … [Read more...] about Wattpad should offer Patreon Donations to Authors
Kindle for Samsung free e-books for December
Kindle for Samsung is a customized app that Amazon developed that allows anyone using it to choose from 4 titles and download one for free. Every month there is a new selection of e-books and Good e-Reader would like to show you the ones available for December 2015.Primetime Princess – Lindy DeKovenHigh heels, hijinks, and head honchos in HollywoodChauvinism. … [Read more...] about Kindle for Samsung free e-books for December