When Kobo launched their new self-publishing program a few months ago, it provided authors with a unique system unlike any other. You can easily keep track of sales as their occur in real time and set different prices in each market you are marketing your book. Today the company announced a 10% royalty increase from September to November 30th, bringing the total amount garnered … [Read more...] about Kobo Writing Life Authors to Earn a Bonus of 10% on eBook Royalties This Fall
E-Book News
Borrowing eBooks from Canadian Libraries Is on the Rise
Canadian libraries are experiencing a boom period in lending out digital books. This is partly due to the presence of Overdrive and EBSCO in Canada, these two companies facilitates the entire infrastructure for libraries to easily offer books to patrons. Every month new branches are buying into the system and roughly 21% of the entire country has a digital lending strategy. … [Read more...] about Borrowing eBooks from Canadian Libraries Is on the Rise
CourseSmart and STEPP Conduct a Study on the Accessibility of eTextbooks
GoodeReader reported on digital textbook publisher CourseSmart’s involvement in a multi-year study by STEPP (STudent Erent Pilot Project) on how the rental of digital textbooks are affecting learning outcomes at the higher education level, with a special focus on providing easier and more cost effective accessibility for students with special needs. This week, Cindy Clarke, … [Read more...] about CourseSmart and STEPP Conduct a Study on the Accessibility of eTextbooks
Amazon.com Selling eBooks in India
Authors who checked their Kindle Direct Publishing dashboards this morning found an unheralded surprise: the drop down box that lists the different international Amazon sales channels for authors’ ebooks sales on Amazon.com now quietly reads, “Amazon.com (includes India).” Literally overnight, the retailer opened up its ebook distribution channel to customers from the second … [Read more...] about Amazon.com Selling eBooks in India
Barnes and Noble Reports a Slowing in Financial Losses
Barnes and Noble released its quarterly financial report which showed a decrease in the company’s losses for the quarter. While the college division didn’t fare well as it was a period of down time for universities, demand for the company’s newest NOOK, the GlowLight backlit e-ink reader, meant consumers clamored for more e-readers than the retailer could keep in stock.Some … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Reports a Slowing in Financial Losses
Give the Gift of eBooks with Google Play Giftcards
Google Play has finally released giftcards that will allow customers to purchase and load the cards in retail environments and then use them to purchase apps, games, and ebooks. They will be available at Target, Radio Shack, and Gamestop within the next few weeks. There are only three tiers of denominations currently - $10, $25, and $50. Right now this is USA exclusive, with no … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of eBooks with Google Play Giftcards
Overdrive Updates eBook Platform for Schools
Overdrive has just revised its ebook lending system for K12 schools, just in time for September. The new school ebook interface features simplified browsing and checkout processes and engages students with fun and colorful design elements. The upgrade is PC only for the fall semester and mobile apps should see it coming down the pipe in the coming months.In addition to … [Read more...] about Overdrive Updates eBook Platform for Schools
New Bestseller List Gives More Accurate Data
Success stories of indie authors and self-published authors making the major bestseller lists are becoming more and more commonplace, especially in this climate of digital reading and an appreciation for the DIY authors. But Digital Book World has been at work on a more accurate picture of how books are selling, since the typical lower priced indie ebook may sell more copies … [Read more...] about New Bestseller List Gives More Accurate Data
Apple Sees a Publishing Backlash in Germany Due to Discounted iTunes Giftcards
One of the ways Apple has solidified its position as one of the dominant market forces with its iTunes ecosystem is with the savvy marketing of giftcards. Not only does it make a good gift, but also allows people who do not have access to a credit card to purchase ebooks, games, and apps. Recently, in order to stimulate sales, companies like Walmart are offering $100.00 … [Read more...] about Apple Sees a Publishing Backlash in Germany Due to Discounted iTunes Giftcards
Open Road Betting on Erotica Trilogy to Appeal to 50 Shades of Grey Fanatics
Open Road has secured the North American rights to popular UK series Eighty Days. The first book, Eighty Days Yellow, will be published on September the 18th and will directly appeal to people who loved 50 Shades of Grey.The series was originally published by Orion in the United Kingdom and is geared towards erotica fans. The description of the first book states, "Caught in … [Read more...] about Open Road Betting on Erotica Trilogy to Appeal to 50 Shades of Grey Fanatics
eBook Review: Tallie’s Hero by Sara Luck
Verdict: 4 StarsEver since the explosive growth in digital publishing, romance fans have shown themselves to be some of the most voracious consumers of ebooks. The books are quick and fun to read and they often follow a formula that mimics the emotions and expectations of the reader: two characters meet, are cold to each other but slowly warm, they give in to their feelings … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Tallie’s Hero by Sara Luck
Hunger Games Trilogy Outsells Harry Potter
Suzanne Collins is best known for three particular books and they are doing extremely well. According to recent statistics from the American arm of Amazon, this trilogy has outsold the entire Harry Potter franchise.Sara Nelson, the editorial director of ebooks and Kindle at Amazon, said in a statement, "Interestingly, this series is only three books versus Harry Potter’s … [Read more...] about Hunger Games Trilogy Outsells Harry Potter
ebrary Provides Content Aligned with Common Core Standards
One of the key flaws of the US educational system as identified among teachers and parents is the constant feeling of disjointedness when it comes to new curricula; add that to the fact that each state gets to determine its own curriculum, yet the test scores of the entire nation are compared to those of students in other countries.While not yet reaching the point of … [Read more...] about ebrary Provides Content Aligned with Common Core Standards