While a number of forward thinking publishing houses have developed ebook-only imprints, especially in high volume genres like romance, HarperCollins has announced its erotica imprint within its Avon romance imprint. The new division, Mischief, will launch with thirteen original ebooks and plans to release four ebooks per month, a slight number given the popularity of e-reading … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Launches Erotica Digital Imprint
E-Book News
Book Warehouse is going out of Business in Vancouver
Book Warehouse the last of the independent bookstores in Vancouver has decided to not renew their leases on all 4 locations and is going out of business. They are following the path of other stores in town such as Duthie books and Banyen Books that found it hard to compete against Chapters and technology."Bookselling in Canada can be a difficult proposition at the best of … [Read more...] about Book Warehouse is going out of Business in Vancouver
3M, OverDrive Forge Ahead Providing Digital Content for Public Libraries
Two major companies involved in providing digital content and technology solutions to public libraries made announcements of new developments last week. 3M Library Systems, creators of cloud-based ebook lending and a library-specific e-reader device for patron checkout, and OverDrive, the leading provider of ebooks, audio books, and downloads to over 18,000 public libraries, … [Read more...] about 3M, OverDrive Forge Ahead Providing Digital Content for Public Libraries
Data Conversion Laboratory CEO Mark Gross and the Future of Reference Material
As Encyclopedia Britannica, a fixture in reference books, announced yesterday that it has created its last print edition, GoodeReader talked to Mark Gross, CEO of Data Conversion Laboratory, about what this type of development holds for academia and for the perception of what value a book has.“Clearly the trend of reference books over the last few years has been to move to … [Read more...] about Data Conversion Laboratory CEO Mark Gross and the Future of Reference Material
Encyclopedia Britannica moves into an Exclusive Digital Format
Encyclopedia Britannica which has been in print since 1768 has decided to suspend making print editions. The company has decided to focus on an exclusive digital format with membership subscriptions to its website and its wide range of apps for tablets and phones.Every two years Encyclopedia Britannica printed a 32 volume set that retailed for around $1400. Most people can … [Read more...] about Encyclopedia Britannica moves into an Exclusive Digital Format
PayPal Backs Down from eBook Ban
After a firestorm of angry protests and a grassroots petition campaign, PayPal has reversed its previous ban on using the online payment method to sell ebooks that contain themes of rape, incest, or bestiality. PayPal had initially informed ebook distribution platform Smashwords that it would have to remove approximately 2,000 “offensive” ebooks or risk losing PayPal as a … [Read more...] about PayPal Backs Down from eBook Ban
Nook for Android 3.1 Update brings Comic Book Reading Functionality
Barnes and Noble has just updated their Android Reading software to version 3.1. This allows you to now read comic books right in the e-reading application that you buy from the company.The Barnes and Noble Reading App for Android is a free download from the Google Play Market and allows you to now read Darkhorse comic books right on the reader. B&N made an agreement … [Read more...] about Nook for Android 3.1 Update brings Comic Book Reading Functionality
Open Road Media, Annick Press to Release 34 Children’s eBooks
As the availability of tablet PCs increases, the development of enhanced content meant to be read on those devices has been increasing as well. Specifically, a wealth of children and young adult content intended for the full-color touch screens has made it more possible than ever to find engaging digital material to entertain and educate young readers, while providing a tactile … [Read more...] about Open Road Media, Annick Press to Release 34 Children’s eBooks
eBook of the Week: The Prophecy by Raine Thomas
This week’s GoodeReader eBook of the Week is The Prophecy by Raine Thomas, the prequel to Thomas’ YA romance/fantasy bestselling Daughters of Seraqael series.“Saraqael hadn’t intended to fall in love with Kate. It shouldn’t have even been possible. His kind didn’t experience emotion, and they certainly weren’t supposed to become attached to humans. When he discovers that … [Read more...] about eBook of the Week: The Prophecy by Raine Thomas
Barnes and Noble Expanding Their Penguin Boutique Program to More Locations
Barnes and Noble, over the course of the last six months, has been employing an in-store boutique stand devoted to Penguin. The concept was to put an emphasis on books by the publishing powerhouse. It initially started with only ten locations in the USA and is set to expand.Currently, the boutique sections of the store encase about 200 sq-ft and sales have steadily … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Expanding Their Penguin Boutique Program to More Locations
Apple Refutes Price Fixing Allegations
GoodeReader reported last week on the current state of anti-trust investigations against Apple and five of the Big Six publishers. These allegations, initially brought about by a private law firm on behalf of consumers and now taken up by the U.S. Justice Department, claim that Apple and the publishers illegally engaged in price fixing in order to bring down Amazon.And as … [Read more...] about Apple Refutes Price Fixing Allegations
Google Play of the Day eBook Sample Bug Irks Many Readers
Google recently unveiled their revamped marketplace ecosystem called "Play." Basically, it took all of their independent services like Google Music and Google Books and integrated them into the existing Android Market. Since last week, Google started to offer "Plays of the Day," which includes discounted music and books. If you take advantage of the deal on eBooks and want to … [Read more...] about Google Play of the Day eBook Sample Bug Irks Many Readers
Marvel Comics to give Free Digital Codes Starting in June
Marvel Comics will begin giving free digital codes away with the purchase of any comic valued at $3.99 starting this June. This will correlate with the launch of the X-Men VS. The Avengers saga which will play out until the end of the year.When you purchase a new comic from your local shop or bookstore there will be a digital code inside that you can redeem. Currently only … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics to give Free Digital Codes Starting in June
Harris Interactive Statistics Demonstrate the Use of eReaders
A recent article by Paul Biba at Teleread gave some more definitive numbers on the popularity of e-readers and digital editions. The information came from a survey by Harris Interactive from over 2,000 adult respondents in February this year.One of the larger surprises from the data was the lack of age polarization in the use of e-readers. Unlike the very typical divide in … [Read more...] about Harris Interactive Statistics Demonstrate the Use of eReaders