As the lines between the traditional and digital publishing industries continue to blur, more and more authors are finding ways to take full advantage of the best that both sections of the industry have to offer. The end result is often an even broader fan base and a better reading experience for the fans.New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Bella Andre spoke to … [Read more...] about Author Bella Andre on Transitioning in Publishing
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HarperCollins to Launch eBook Subscription Service
HarperCollins is partnering with with Cloud-Based Learning Platform specialists Skillsoft. The first eBooks to be offered are geared towards the more business minded. They will be offered under the Skillsoft’s BusinessPro on-demand training section and will offer a ton of their first run books.Skillsoft can be considered a pioneer in the field of learning, providing cloud … [Read more...] about HarperCollins to Launch eBook Subscription Service
BookShout! Unveils Cross-Platform Compatibility at Frankfurt Book Fair
Social reading platform BookShout! unveiled its newest features at the Frankfurt Book Fair today, and it’s sure to raise some eyebrows in the publishing industry. The new app, originally available for iOS and now Android and web-based as well, allows readers to read their previously purchased digital titles in one location, regardless of which digital platform was used for the … [Read more...] about BookShout! Unveils Cross-Platform Compatibility at Frankfurt Book Fair
Humble Bundle for eBooks Launches Today
Humble Bundle has been very popular for the last few years and has focused most of its energy towards video games and music. The company announced it was experimenting with ebooks a few months ago and finally launched literary branch today. The essence of this program is giving you a number of titles and YOU determine the price. You pay what you want. This ensures that if you … [Read more...] about Humble Bundle for eBooks Launches Today
3M Adopts Support for the ReadersFirst Initiative
It is not only a tagline to add separation between Overdrive and other companies facilitating digital ebook lending through libraries, but a movement. ReadersFirst is a coalition of of many different institutions, such as the New York Public Library, Toronto Public Library, Bibliotheque de Montreal, and many others.According to the ReadersFirst website, libraries have a … [Read more...] about 3M Adopts Support for the ReadersFirst Initiative
Bilbary Founder Tim Coates Admonishes Publishers Over eBook Lending
As the Frankfurt Book Fair takes place right now in Germany, industry watchers are waiting to see how a number of issues play out, specifically in the arena between traditional print and digital books. Tim Coates, founder of UK-based lending service Bilbary, spoke today on the current disappointing chasm between publishers and libraries.“Ebook technology offers wonderful … [Read more...] about Bilbary Founder Tim Coates Admonishes Publishers Over eBook Lending
New French Digital Imprint Brings Content to US eReaders
One of the things the digital publishing boom has done for both authors and readers is to unleash undiscovered content on the market. By taking away barriers such as printing, shipping, and the need for boutique outlets to stock niche-specific titles, consumers are better able to find and appreciate authors they would never have encountered otherwise.Established last … [Read more...] about New French Digital Imprint Brings Content to US eReaders
OverDrive Furthers Educational Reach with New General Manager
OverDrive, which powers ebook lending for over 19,000 customer libraries, announced today that it is broadening its educational library focus with the addition of a General Manager of Education and Chief Sales Officer position over K-12 libraries.Don Fabricant, an educational industry veteran with experience at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Eduventures, and Thomson Learning, … [Read more...] about OverDrive Furthers Educational Reach with New General Manager
Zola Pushes Back Start Date, Signs New Bookstores
GoodeReader reported last month on the startup of a new ebook seller, Zola. What made Zola’s business model so interesting at the time was its plan to sell content that other platforms weren’t selling in digital form, such as its first time, Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife. According to a post by Jeremy Greenfield for Digital Book World, Zola’s launch has been … [Read more...] about Zola Pushes Back Start Date, Signs New Bookstores
Axis 360 Library Lending Now Supports EPUB for Nook, Kobo, and Sony Readers
Overdrive and the 3M Cloud Library may steal all of the limelight when it comes to support for digital books for libraries. Baker & Taylor, the company behind Axis 360, is trying to heavily compete in this segment and has announced new ebook formats. The company today has introduced support for EPUB for popular e-readers such as the Nook, Kobo, Sony, and a myriad of … [Read more...] about Axis 360 Library Lending Now Supports EPUB for Nook, Kobo, and Sony Readers
Feature: The Emerging Worldwide Battle against Pirated Books
We often think that the majority of book piracy often occurs in the digital space via ebooks. The electronic format makes it fairly easy for people to get the content they want. Increasingly, many countries are battling the print sector, which has always been the bread and butter market for major publishers. In countries like Thailand, Nigeria, and China, authorities are … [Read more...] about Feature: The Emerging Worldwide Battle against Pirated Books
eBook Review: Relentless by Simon Kernick
Verdict: 5 StarsOne of the greatest things about digital publishing is the connectivity that it brings to the industry. Books by authors abroad that went largely undiscovered by outside audiences are now available, thanks to the easy ability to find and enjoy new titles.Simon Kernick’s thriller Relentless, published in 2007 in the UK, is now available in ebook form in … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Relentless by Simon Kernick
StoryBundle Posts Second Series of DRM-Free Titles
StoryBundle, the program that launched earlier this year that lets readers pay whatever they think is fair for a group of five to seven indie ebook titles, has now posted its second bundle. This series of five books, plus two bonus books to readers who pay seven dollars or more, is a grouping of thriller titles under the name “The Second Degree Bundle.”As DRM-free books, … [Read more...] about StoryBundle Posts Second Series of DRM-Free Titles