Welcome back to another exciting edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show. Today Editor Michael Kozlowski talks with Digital Book World's own Jeremy Greenfield about the Amazon/Hachette dispute and if publishers should circumvent their retail partners and sell books directly.Amazon and Hachette has been the top story for a number of months, with new revelations by the New … [Read more...] about Podcast: Should Publishers Start Selling Books on their Own?
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Good e-Reader Radio – Libraries as Retail and Authors Unions
Welcome back to another installment of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Mercy Pilkington and Michael Kozlowksi. Today on the show we talk about Libraries as Retail with the Simon & Schuster mandating that libraries sell eBooks in order to carry digital titles. Hugh Howey is calling on indie authors to start a dedicated union in order to have a more cohesive voice in the … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Libraries as Retail and Authors Unions
Podcast: What is Co-Op Placement for eBooks? Amazon Fire Phone, Reading Stats and Lots More
Welcome back to a jampacked edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Editor Michael Kozlowski and Digital Book Worlds own Jeremy Greenfield bring you up to date on the world of publishing and tech.The Amazon and Hachette battle is bringing out a bunch of dirty laundry, such as co-op placement. When you walk into a bookstore and see a big table with the editors choice, … [Read more...] about Podcast: What is Co-Op Placement for eBooks? Amazon Fire Phone, Reading Stats and Lots More
Podcast: Hachette Needs Amazon and eBook Subscription Services in Developing Countries
Welcome back to the Monday edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today, Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield of DBW talk about Hachettes reliance on Amazon and how financially dependant they are for book sales in the US and UK. In addition, Amazon has been making great strides in adopting key audiobook technology from their Kindle Fire line of tablets and incorporating it … [Read more...] about Podcast: Hachette Needs Amazon and eBook Subscription Services in Developing Countries
Podcast: New Nook Tablets, Audiobook Industry, InkedIN and Amazon Hachette Updates
Welcome back to a jampacked edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield of Digital Book World. Today on the show we talk about the new Samsung and Barnes and Noble tablet partnership, and what it means for the bookseller going forward. Also on the show is a riveting discussion on YA Books and why Adults are reading them in record … [Read more...] about Podcast: New Nook Tablets, Audiobook Industry, InkedIN and Amazon Hachette Updates
Good e-Reader Radio – Hachette Amazon Drama
Welcome back to another installment of the most beloved podcast in digital publishing, the Good e-Reader Radio Show. Michael Kozlowski of Good e-Reader and Jeremy Greenfield of Digital Book World discuss the recent IDPF and Book Expo America conference, the ongoing battle between Amazon and Hachette, Barnes and Noble suspending audiobook sales and the store within a store … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Hachette Amazon Drama
Podcast: Week in Review – Amazon Drama, New Pocketbook e-Readers
Welcome to a short week in review edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael talks about Amazon pulling pre-orders from all future Hachette titles and how executives from the publisher are in Seattle right now for emergency meetings. Also, Pocketbook has announced two new e-readers that will be out soon. If you want to get a sense of the top 10 new e-readers of … [Read more...] about Podcast: Week in Review – Amazon Drama, New Pocketbook e-Readers
Podcast: Hachette/Amazon Battle, Kobo Book Club, Hugh Howey and RT BookLovers Debacle
Welcome back to the Monday edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield of Digital Book World. Today on the show they talk about how the Hachette/Amazon contract negotiations will likely play out and how authors have seen a dramatic decrease in book sales The RT Booklovers conference just occurred in New Orleans and Indie Authors have … [Read more...] about Podcast: Hachette/Amazon Battle, Kobo Book Club, Hugh Howey and RT BookLovers Debacle
Podcast: Christian Publishing and DBW Debates
Welcome to another installment of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield of DBW talk all of the latest news in publishing, eBooks and e-Readers.Today on the show Michael and Jeremy discuss the current state of Christian Publishing industry and the latest news. HarperCollins just purchased the suite of Olive Tree Apps and what a savvy … [Read more...] about Podcast: Christian Publishing and DBW Debates
Breaking Audio – HarperCollins and Harlequin Merge
Welcome to a breaking audio edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael Kozlowski and Mercy Pilkington discuss the merger between HarperCollins and Harlequin. The entire deal is for $455 million in cash and will likely give HC the international distribution it needs to make a serious play in overseas markets. What does this mean for self-published authors or authors … [Read more...] about Breaking Audio – HarperCollins and Harlequin Merge
Podcast: Indie Author News, Kobo Firings and Comixology Situation on iOS
Welcome to another jaw dropping edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael Kozlowski and Mercy Pilkington give you the essential stories that transpired over the course of the last week.Recently Mercy attended a self-publishing conference called Pub Smart Con and gives her impressions of the entire event. Also, Smashwords unveiled an aptly named Indie Author … [Read more...] about Podcast: Indie Author News, Kobo Firings and Comixology Situation on iOS
Podcast: Barnes and Noble Yuzu, Amazon, GoodReads and More
Welcome back to the most captivating edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield of DBW discuss all of the major digital publishing events of the last week.Today on the show Michael and Jeremy discuss Barnes and Nobles latest eTextbook platform called Yuzu. The Founder of B&N has also been selling a ton of stock this year, what … [Read more...] about Podcast: Barnes and Noble Yuzu, Amazon, GoodReads and More
Podcast – London Book Fair Review and All Things Amazon
Welcome back to another utterly compelling edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield talk about all of the major news coming out of the London Book Fair. In addition, we talk about Barnes and Nobles expansion plans for Nook Press, what challenges they face with relying on Windows 8 and Amazon purchasing Comixology.Jeremy … [Read more...] about Podcast – London Book Fair Review and All Things Amazon
Podcast: New Nook Strategy Needed
Welcome back to another awe inspiring edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield. Today on the show, we discuss the merits of Barnes and Noble taking advantage of their publishing unit to stock self-published titles in their bookstores and distribute them to libraries. Also, we talk the London Book Fair, Kids Reviews, digital reading … [Read more...] about Podcast: New Nook Strategy Needed