Independent bookstores can only sell what is on the physical shelves. Hardly any bookstore has a website where customers can place orders and have them shipped out. Digital books are easy to buy, but if you don't want to deal with Amazon, Google, or Kobo, there aren't many alternatives. Bookshop.org has just launched an e-book section of their website, and their entire business … [Read more...] about Bookshop.org launches e-book store in the US to monetize indie bookstores
E-Book News
Bloomsbury Renews Publishing Agreement with Amazon
Amazon and Bloomsbury Publishing have been selling e-books without an agreement for the past couple of months. This situation came to a head last week when it looked like all Harry Potter books would be pulled from Amazon. This made waves in the publishing world, as customers could not buy many bestselling books in the UK and worldwide. Amazon stated in a media post, "We … [Read more...] about Bloomsbury Renews Publishing Agreement with Amazon
Kinder Introduces New ‘Let’s Story’ e-Book Platform For Kids
Ferrero Group is widely recognized for its famous chocolate brand, Kinder. The company has now announced the launch of a new e-book platform named "Let's Story", the website Mumbrella reported. They believe the platform will not only support the healthy growth process of a child but will also help foster strong family bonding as well. Kinder said they took … [Read more...] about Kinder Introduces New ‘Let’s Story’ e-Book Platform For Kids
Get Mystery e-Books For Free During Stuff Your Kindle Day
The next Stuff Your Kindle Day is tomorrow, January 23, 2025, and the theme this time is mystery books. It also happens to be one of the most popular genres and no doubt there are many who might have been looking forward to this day. There are going to be hundreds of e-books up for grabs, all for nothing. The e-books are also yours to keep forever, with no strings … [Read more...] about Get Mystery e-Books For Free During Stuff Your Kindle Day
E-book revenue increased by 2.7% in November 2024
Digital book sales in the United States saw a 2.7% gain during November 2024, generating $83.3 million dollars. Year-to-date, e-book revenues were up 2.9% compared to the first eleven months of 2024, which was $945.1 million. Digital audiobook sales were up 16.1% for November, reaching $94.3 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 29.1%, coming in at $800 thousand. … [Read more...] about E-book revenue increased by 2.7% in November 2024
Here is How You Can Have Two Free e-Books From Amazon This January
Here is your chance to snag up two Kindle books from Amazon for free. The only prerequisite is that you need to be a Prime member. The e-books are available via the Amazon First Reads program which already offers free downloads every month. However, while it usually is a single e-book that is offered for free every month, Amazon is generous enough to offer two e-books this … [Read more...] about Here is How You Can Have Two Free e-Books From Amazon This January
Amazon is the Dominant Force in E-books
Amazon controls the e-book market worldwide and sells the most e-readers and e-books. The company doesn't rely on the Kindle e-reader to drive sales; most of its customers read on its apps for Android and iOS. Amazon holds a dominant 68% market share in global e-book sales, which rises to 83% when Kindle Unlimited is included. Regarding overall sales, E-books account for 21% of … [Read more...] about Amazon is the Dominant Force in E-books
Do Reading Statistics Matter on e-Readers?
Reading statistics are prevalent among the vast majority of e-readers. Amazon, Kobo, and many other brands have systems that track reading progress, goals, achievements, or daily stats. Some apps do the same thing but work on smartphones and tablets. Popular ones include Letterboxd, Serialized, Storygraph, and GoodReads. Do statistics matter when reading, or do they distract … [Read more...] about Do Reading Statistics Matter on e-Readers?
Amazon Offering Kindle Unlimited For Just 99p in the UK
Amazon has a nice Boxing Day offer going, one that should appeal to book lovers like no other. You now have the chance to become a Kindle Unlimited member against an upfront payment of just 99p, something that otherwise would set you back £9.49 per month at other times. As GBNews reported, the discounted offer is applicable for three months so you get to save more than £27 … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering Kindle Unlimited For Just 99p in the UK