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
E-Book News
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
Scammers target Savannah Guthrie’s new book, Mostly What God Does
The release of Savannah Guthrie's latest book, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, has garnered widespread attention. Unfortunately, as the website People reported, it has also attracted the attention of scammers seeking to exploit its popularity. The TODAY Show co-anchor's book, which hit the shelves on Feb. 20, sold out rapidly, only … [Read more...] about Scammers target Savannah Guthrie’s new book, Mostly What God Does
Lafayette Public Library expands digital collection, offering readers access to over 400,000 titles
In a bid to enhance the reading experience of its patrons, the Lafayette Public Library is set to revolutionize its digital lending platform. With the introduction of cloudLibrary by Bibliotheca, readers will soon have access to an extensive array of literary treasures, nearly doubling the current collection size, the website Kpel965 reported. This initiative is poised to … [Read more...] about Lafayette Public Library expands digital collection, offering readers access to over 400,000 titles
How to Turn Ebook into an Email Lead Magnet
Ebook As a Powerful Email List Onboarding Tool With the rise of digital marketing, many businesses are looking for effective ways to grow their email lists and nurture leads. One effective tactic that has been employed is using an ebook as a powerful lead magnet that adds value to subscribers, nurtures, and even converts them.Read on to learn how to use an ebook to collect … [Read more...] about How to Turn Ebook into an Email Lead Magnet
Kobo Plus now available in Taiwan, 14-day free trial
In a significant move for Taiwan's literary landscape, Kobo has announced the launch of its e-book and audiobook subscription service, Kobo Plus, in the country, TechNews reported. This will enable Taiwanese readers to embark on a journey through a vast library of literature and audio content with just a few clicks.Kobo Plus presents three distinct subscription plans … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus now available in Taiwan, 14-day free trial
Kindle features that make reading all the more interesting
Kindle e-readers have been leading the way in digital reading for years now, setting the bar for other companies to follow. They've become as essential to online reading as Google is to search, offering incredible convenience and an intuitive user experience. With their constant updates and devoted user base, Kindle e-readers continue to reign as a top choice in the e-book … [Read more...] about Kindle features that make reading all the more interesting
Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
Amazon Kindle books sometimes receive ebook updates that the publisher or author pushes out. The Amazon Kindle e-reader has a reporting feature in digital books for spelling mistakes that are automatically sent over and often revised. The ebook cover art will be updated to generate interest when a book is made into a movie. An example of this is Andy Weir's The Martian; the old … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
Optimizing Google Chrome for Offline Book Reading
In our fast-paced digital age, the ability to access your favorite books offline is a game-changer. The convenience of offline reading ensures that you can enjoy your literary pursuits without being tethered to the internet. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of configuring Google Chrome for optimal offline reading. From enabling offline mode to … [Read more...] about Optimizing Google Chrome for Offline Book Reading
Czech ebooks now have a 0% VAT
Many European countries have adopted a 0% VAT on ebooks, which means they are not taxed. The latest country to adopt this policy is the Czech Republic. As of January 1st, 2024, the VAT has been lowered from 10% to 0%. This was a calculated move because, in 2022, digital sales decreased by 3% and generated USD 359.5 million.The Czech Booksellers’ and Publishers’ Association … [Read more...] about Czech ebooks now have a 0% VAT
eBook revenues were down 3.2% in November 2023
In one month, we will understand precisely how digital audiobooks and ebooks performed in the United States in 2023. Digital book revenues were down 3.2%, generating $81.8 million in sales. The Digital Audio format remained 15.3% for November, generating $81.1 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 23.8%, coming in at $1.3 million. Year-to-date eBook revenues were down … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were down 3.2% in November 2023