As digital library lending continues to take root in public and school libraries, digital content solutions provider OverDrive has seen tremendous forward growth in the number of patron checkouts through libraries. Whereas it took the platform ten years to reach 100 million total checkouts, that number grew to 102 million checkouts in 2013 alone. This represents a 44% increase … [Read more...] about OverDrive Announces Banner Year for School, Library eBook Lending
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B&N the Next Book Retailer Facing Class Action Lawsuit
Following information that a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation is underway against Barnes and Noble for alleged inconsistencies in reporting losses, the lawyers have rushed in to claim a piece of any money that might be doled out.According to a filing by one of the numerous firms to file, Ryan & Manisaks, LLP, " The complaint alleges that during the Class … [Read more...] about B&N the Next Book Retailer Facing Class Action Lawsuit
Sourcebooks Publishers Thriving in Difficult Publishing Climate
In an industry-wide climate in which booksellers are struggling to keep their doors open and publishers are announcing cuts to submissions and marketing budgets for new titles, Sourcebooks has managed to not only maintain its solid position in the industry, but also to post double digit sales increases over last year.All of its categories showed an increase of at least 22% … [Read more...] about Sourcebooks Publishers Thriving in Difficult Publishing Climate
Spanish Book Sales Explode in the US Due to e-Readers
Spanish books are not the easiest thing to find in your average US city or town.  Booksellers got jaded  after botched attempts to translate English-language bestsellers produced error-ridden Spanish versions that sold poorly. When Spanish books are available, they often cost double or triple what the English translated edition fetch. Times are changing, and Spanish eBooks and … [Read more...] about Spanish Book Sales Explode in the US Due to e-Readers
‘Reach For the Stars’: The First eBook For The Visually Impaired
Astronomer Elena Sabbi of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland wants to convince blind children that they too can be seen pushing the barriers of science and technology; and what better way to do that than by coming up with the world's first ebook meant for the visually disabled. Also, perhaps no other title could have been more appropriate: … [Read more...] about ‘Reach For the Stars’: The First eBook For The Visually Impaired
Read Liverpool Program Introduces 6,000 Free eBooks
In accordance with the global trend to adopt ebooks, the Liverpool city library has decided to go for a digital makeover by inducting more ebooks in its collection. The city council has earmarked more than £370k for the service dubbed Read Liverpool which has made available more than 6,000 ebooks for free download.Cllr Wendy Simon, Liverpool council's assistant mayor and … [Read more...] about Read Liverpool Program Introduces 6,000 Free eBooks
Digital Book World: Kids and eReading Study Data Released
As things got underway at the annual Digital Book World conference in New York, one of the first news items to come was the results of an in-depth study on the digital reading habits of some of the youngest ebook consumers in the marketplace."Two-thirds of children under 13 now read on digital devices; kids love reading eBooks and parents believe in their educational value. … [Read more...] about Digital Book World: Kids and eReading Study Data Released
eBook Review: The Atlantis Plague by A G Riddle
Verdict: 5 StarsIt seems that recent and current global events have made readers absolute suckers for end of the world doomsday predictions, and with good reason. The what-ifs involved in medical science, experimentation, and technology come together to form an entire world of possibilities, and many authors are crafting interesting takes on the concepts.In book two of … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Atlantis Plague by A G Riddle
Hitler’s Book Rising in Non-Fiction Charts
Move over, ebook authors, there's a new bestselling author to watch out for. The fact that he was evil and responsible for the slaughter of millions of people shouldn't matter, right? Hopefully that's not what the consumers who have been snapping up digital editions of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf are thinking.An article in Salon by Mary Elizabeth Williams explained an even … [Read more...] about Hitler’s Book Rising in Non-Fiction Charts
eBook Market in Turkey Expected to Expand
The entire publishing sector in Turkey is estimated to be over 2 billion dollars.  According to data compiled from the Turkish Publishers Association's website,  eBook sales have increased by over 100% from 2011 to 2012 and the dramatic increase is reminiscent to the US market in in 2007.The Turkish eBook market is fairly paltry with total revenue equating to only 0.7% of … [Read more...] about eBook Market in Turkey Expected to Expand
IndieReader, Edelweiss Break Down Last Obstacle for Self-Published Authors
Even as the respect, the recognition, and the royalties are in place for self-published authors to enjoy a rewarding career, there are still barriers in place that prevent them from enjoying all of the opportunities that are open to traditionally published authors. Newspapers--from major name nationally available titles to hometown rags--often still refuse to review a … [Read more...] about IndieReader, Edelweiss Break Down Last Obstacle for Self-Published Authors
Libraries, Gale Partner for Online Accredited High School Diploma Program
According to data gathered by Cengage Learning, one US student drops out of high school every 26 seconds. The end result is is more than one million Americans every year leaving school without a diploma. While sociologists have studied the effects on society of having a significant portion of the population unqualified and incapable of securing employment, companies like … [Read more...] about Libraries, Gale Partner for Online Accredited High School Diploma Program
Sales Down for Barnes and Noble, But How Bad Is Bad?
While consumers might be alarmed by headlines that blare dire warnings about corporate downfalls, it's important to take closer look at what constitutes a "bad" holiday sales season and what the reasons for a decline might be. News has broken of Barnes and Noble's recent drop in sales compared to the previous year, and--coupled with news of stores closings, including its … [Read more...] about Sales Down for Barnes and Noble, But How Bad Is Bad?