Audible is going to turn the Sandman, by Neil Gaiman, into an audiobook. The first installment will debut this summer and Gaiman will serve as the narrator in addition to a creative director and executive producer, while Dirk Maggs (who led work on BBC versions of Neverwhere, Stardust and Good Omens) is adapting and directing the novels.Audible’s exclusive audio adaptation … [Read more...] about The Sandman by Neil Gaiman is going to be an Audible Exclusive
Amazon might buy Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster might be sold sometime this year, the publisher acknowledged that it had received some stabstancial offers. One of the front-runners is Amazon, who insiders say would be better suited to own it, than anyone else.S&S is apart of the big 5 publishing companies, and it looks like the company that owns them, is not very interested in keeping them around, if … [Read more...] about Amazon might buy Simon & Schuster
You can now read Kindle Books on the new Microsoft Edge Browser
Microsoft revamped their Edge browser a couple months ago and is built upon the open-source Chromium project, just like Google Chrome and Opera. This is the next generation browser from Microsoft and has been pushed to almost every Windows 10 enabled PC and Surface Go tablet. If you want to read Kindle books on Edge, there is a feature you need to know about, the Kindle Cloud … [Read more...] about You can now read Kindle Books on the new Microsoft Edge Browser
The London Book Fair is cancelled
Every major publisher based in the United States, pulled out of the London Book Fair over the course of the past few weeks, but it looks like the organizers of the event decided to cancel it today. It simply could not happen without the support of the publishing industry and even authors who were going to sign autographs and pose for pictures pulled out too.Just before the … [Read more...] about The London Book Fair is cancelled
Overdrive Hold Redelivery is Now Live
Overdrive has just launched a new program called hold redelivery. This allows library patrons who borrow books, ebooks and audiobooks who are on a waiting list to cancel their hold or reschedule their hold for a later time. To support this feature, the auto-checkout setting has been removed from your library’s OverDrive collection.Here is a rundown of all of the new hold … [Read more...] about Overdrive Hold Redelivery is Now Live
Kobo is now selling refurbished e-readers
Kobo is now selling refurbished e-readers on their website in Canada and the United States. They currently have two different models available, the recently discontinued Kobo Aura Edition 2 and the Kobo Clara HD. You will save around $29 if you decide to buy them used vs. getting them new.Kobo used to only sell refurb devices on Amazon and eBay and they still do to a … [Read more...] about Kobo is now selling refurbished e-readers
Macmillan, Hachette and HaperCollins pull out of the London Book Fair
The London Book Fair vows to continue, dispute almost every major publisher based in the US, is pulling out. This week, Macmillan, Hachette and HarperCollins have all released statements that said they will not be traveling to London and all of their employees will be staying home. Last week Amazon, Ingram, Overdrive and Simon and Schuster, also said they will not be … [Read more...] about Macmillan, Hachette and HaperCollins pull out of the London Book Fair
Here are the 2020 Audie Award Winners
The Audie Awards put the spotlight of the best audiobooks of the past year and it gives listeners a ton of recommendations if they are looking to discover something new. The Audie Awards recognize outstanding achievement from the authors, narrators, publishers, and producers of the most talked-about audiobooks in the industry.AUDIO DRAMAAngels in America: A Gay Fantasia … [Read more...] about Here are the 2020 Audie Award Winners
Now is a good time to buy a Kindle
Amazon normally discounts the Kindle e-readers every few months, which punishes people who pay full price. Today, the online retailer has brought the entry level Kindle Basic and Kindle Paperwhite 4 to Black Friday prices, if you are looking to pick one up, now is the time.The Kindle Basic has been discounted to $59.99, which provides a $30 savings. The Kindle Paperwhite 4 … [Read more...] about Now is a good time to buy a Kindle
What is the most you would pay for an e-reader?
E-Readers have been increasing in price over the course of the past few years. It is normally the flagship models such as the the Kindle Oasis, which retails for $249 in the US and $329 in Canada for the 8GB version. Meanwhile the Kobo Forma's going rate is 249 in the US and $299 in Canada. The new Nook 7.9 is $199 in the US and if you want a digital note taking device such as … [Read more...] about What is the most you would pay for an e-reader?
Top 5 Advantages of E-Books
One can often spend hours debating the comparison of e-books and printed books. However, as we march towards a highly digital age, it is imperative for everyone to keep up with the times. As more people start buying interest in technology, the number of book readers goes down every day. Publishing is one such sector that has entered the digital zone to make reading more … [Read more...] about Top 5 Advantages of E-Books
Children are reading less than ever before
Children these days are reading less than any other generation that came before. The National Literacy Trust has just released a report that states that in 2019 just 26% of children under 18 spent some time each day reading.The report also found that fewer children enjoy reading, and that this dwindled with age: nearly twice as many five to eight-year-olds as 14 to … [Read more...] about Children are reading less than ever before
Would you buy a refurbished e-reader?
There are plenty of e-readers to buy new and you have to pay full price. There are a growing number of companies that are offering refurbished e-readers. These are often returns, where customers either used them for a brief amount of time or had buyers remorse and sent them back immediately. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo all sell refurb devices, either directly or via their … [Read more...] about Would you buy a refurbished e-reader?