When JK Rowling created her online interactive world of Harry Potter, aptly named Pottermore, it became a portal for wizarding fans to gather, learn new material from the creation of the books, and interact with both the author and her fans. One of the features that keeps it an engaging platform for the readers is the ever-evolving landscape of the site as the author and … [Read more...] about New Pottermore Content, Just in Time for the Holidays
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Ganxy Platform for eBook Sales, Promotion
GoodeReader covered the news this week that ebook distribution platform Ganxy allows authors and publishers to more easily bundle their ebooks, but that is only one of the features for bookselling."We started about three years ago because we wanted authors to have more control over their books," said Joshua Cohen, Business Development Lead for Ganxy. "You have all these … [Read more...] about Ganxy Platform for eBook Sales, Promotion
CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
As the technology and platforms become more accessible for schools, especially in terms of price, the doors to educational opportunities across all age groups and subject areas will be thrown open even wider than ever before. CourseHero's CEO Andrew Grauer spoke with GoodeReader about what to hopefully expect in the coming year.One of the key adaptations to come up may be … [Read more...] about CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
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3M, Polaris Integrate at the Baltimore Public Library
While the struggle for a satisfactory condition continues in the world of ebook lending for public libraries, some companies are still managing to make progress with digital catalogs. Today, 3M Cloud Library System and Polaris Library System announced that the two companies are fully integrated in the Baltimore County Public Library. This integration means library patrons have … [Read more...] about 3M, Polaris Integrate at the Baltimore Public Library
RosettaBooks Releases Arthur C. Clarke eBook Collection
For the first time, 35 titles by science fiction master Sir Arthur C. Clarke are now available in ebook form from RosettaBooks. Â Clark was one of the premier science fiction authors who set the tone for a generation to follow him. He is perhaps most well known for this masterpieces Childhood's End and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Clarke was also known for his short stories and was … [Read more...] about RosettaBooks Releases Arthur C. Clarke eBook Collection
Adobe DPS Brings New Publishers On Board
Now that greater-than-ever numbers of consumers are engaging with reading content on their tablets, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind when a publisher attempts to make the leap from a print edition to a tablet-based digital edition. Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite has worked for some time at making the transition as easy as possible, especially for those … [Read more...] about Adobe DPS Brings New Publishers On Board
Social Reading Just Got Real
There are a number of platforms out there that let readers participate in "social reading," which essentially serves as a virtual book club in which the readers don't have to know each other to form thoughts and share ideas on a book. Anyone who opts into a particular discussion is allowing other readers to annotate their books, ask and answer questions, and more. While social … [Read more...] about Social Reading Just Got Real
BookBoon’s Record-Breaking eBook Year
This coming weekend might signify the end of work until the holidays are over to some consumers, or last minute shopping for a few tardy individuals. But for Thomas Buus Madsen, chief operating officer and founder of the London-based BookBoon, it could actually mean a new record for his company. Over the weekend, BookBoon predicts its 40millionth ebook download will take … [Read more...] about BookBoon’s Record-Breaking eBook Year
Google Play Books Introduces Read Aloud Feature
Google may often play second fiddle to most major online resellers of ebooks, but that is not stopping the company from expanding into foreign markets and updating its Android apps. Today the company pushed out a new update that introduces a new Read Aloud feature that will narrate free flowing ebooks. You can also pinch-zoom or double-tap-zoom in all books. Finally, they are … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Introduces Read Aloud Feature
US Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Penguin
The US Justice Department just announced that it has reached an agreement with Penguin for agency ebook pricing. Pearson owned Penguin was one of the last holdouts and decided to settle to make way for the merger with Random House. In a statement, the Justice Department's antitrust office said it will continue to press its case against defendants Apple Inc and Holtzbrinck … [Read more...] about US Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Penguin
Dead Sea Scrolls Now Available in Digital Format
One of the oldest known compilations of scrolls has received the digital treatment courtesy of Google. The Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library has just been launched and seeks to bring fragments in digital form to the masses. There are over 5,000 images of the Dead Sea Scrolls, in a quality never seen before.The launch of this website runs in conjunction with the … [Read more...] about Dead Sea Scrolls Now Available in Digital Format
New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All
The creators of Ruckus Reader have spoken out against the "instant babysitter" style of some other major name children's digital content providers, insisting that the unlimited access to books, streaming movies, and video games serve as nothing more than a diversion to younger learners. With the launch of Ruckus Media's new complete storefront within the app, the developer aims … [Read more...] about New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All