There is a large segment of library patrons that borrow e-books from their local branch. Â Overdrive reported that in 2015 there were over ten libraries that loaned out over one million e-books and many others that eclipsed the two million mark. Many digital users have noticed something quite odd lately, they put a hold on a title, only to find out there are zero copies … [Read more...] about Here are all of the Different Rates Publishers Charge Libraries
E-Book News
The Best New e-Books of Spring 2016
There are over 14,000 new books that are going to be available this Spring and it can be quite daunting sifting through bestseller lists and trolling Amazon. The Good e-Reader editors have assembled a great list of new books that will be available in the next few months.If you want to buy any of these books in print, or the e-book you can click on the purchase button and … [Read more...] about The Best New e-Books of Spring 2016
Major Publishers ebook Revenue Continues to Plummet
Over the course of the last twelve months major publishers have all reported that e-book revenue has begun to plummet. Â This downward trend has continued into 2016, as HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette have all reported diminished revenue.Simon & Schuster has just released their quarterly financial results and e-book sales accounted for just 21% of total … [Read more...] about Major Publishers ebook Revenue Continues to Plummet
Indie Authors Will Love Reedsy Book Editor
The Reedsy Book Editor is going to be released next Tuesday and will be very appealing to indie authors.The Reedsy Book Editor combines a beautiful writing experience with powerful collaboration and typesetting features. Authors will be able to write their book – from start to finish – and then export high-quality ePub and PDF files, ready for both digital and physical … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Will Love Reedsy Book Editor
Kindle for Samsung Free e-books for February 2016
If you have a Samsung smartphone or tablet it is very likely you have the Kindle for Samsung e-reading app. Every month Amazon has 4 different titles that users can select from and you can keep one for free. This month, Amazon has populated their e-book selection with a number of romance and thrillers.The Gravy Train by David LenderFinn Keane is a novice investment … [Read more...] about Kindle for Samsung Free e-books for February 2016
New Harry Potter Book will be released July 31
J.K. Rowling has confirmed that she will have a new Harry Potter book that is coming out July 31st 2016. It is the script for the new stage play that is opening up in the UK later this year. This will be the first new Harry Potter book published in more than eight years.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set 19 years after her seventh, Harry Potter and the Deathly … [Read more...] about New Harry Potter Book will be released July 31
February 2016 Author Earnings Report is Now Available
Author Earnings is an extensive report that looks at Amazon e-book sales and the digital publishing industry at large.  The February 2016 report has just been released and they have revised some of the ways they compile their data. They have updated their methodology for correlating rankings to sales and also added print and audio data/analysis.The key takeaways from the … [Read more...] about February 2016 Author Earnings Report is Now Available
Kindle e-Book Warning System is Now Live
In January Good e-Reader broke the story that Amazon was going to start displaying warning messages if an e-book had a number of spelling mistakes or formatting errors. Amazon developed this system because that wanted to protect consumers and make them aware that a Kindle book might have some problems. I am proud to report that this new system is live on the main Amazon.com … [Read more...] about Kindle e-Book Warning System is Now Live
Google Launches New Digital First Bookstore
Google has started a new bookstore called Editions at Play and features digital first e-books.  The behind this new initiative is to showcase  books that are automatically optimized for your smartphone or tablet and no not have a printed counterpart.In a blog, Google said: “Editions At Play is an experiment by Visual Editions and Google’s Creative Lab to explore the … [Read more...] about Google Launches New Digital First Bookstore
Kobo Just Announced a New Writing Contest
Debut writers face an uphill battle with getting their titles noticed. It can be quite challenging to convince online reviewers to read a specific title or get newspapers to write an article. Kobo wants to help, the company has just announced their second annual Emerging Writer Prize.The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize identifies and rewards exceptional debut authors in three … [Read more...] about Kobo Just Announced a New Writing Contest
Here is what the B&N Put Me in the Story Looks Like
Barnes and Noble announced earlier today that they have launched a new program in their bookstores and online that allow you to put your child in the story. You can upload pictures, enter their name and even customize the overall design. The bookseller has partnered with Sourcebooks for this initiative and people have been wondering what the final product looks like. Â … [Read more...] about Here is what the B&N Put Me in the Story Looks Like
Barnes and Noble Expands Business Relationship with Sourcebooks
Barnes and Noble has expanded their business partnership with Sourcebooks for their "Put me in the Story" line of books. Â The main selling point behind this initiative is to upload pictures of your kid and enter their name, so the book is more personalized.The initial test phase, arriving now in 200 Barnes & Noble stores, will feature an in-store display of Put Me In … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Expands Business Relationship with Sourcebooks
Kindle for iOS Now Supports iPad PRO
Amazon has updated their Kindle e-reading app for iOS today and it has officially gained support for native resolution on the Apple iPad Pro. This is a boon to anyone who has purchased the large screen tablet in order to read e-books and digital magazines.Speaking of magazines, Amazon is going to be pushing interactive magazines on all iPad models.  There are a select … [Read more...] about Kindle for iOS Now Supports iPad PRO