Barnes and Noble has sent out a copious number of emails in the past few days to customers in the United States. Most of the emails were sent to people that stated 'Congratulations. Your New NOOK is registered.' Good e-Reader has learned that the vast majority of customers have never had a NOOK e-reader or used the NOOK reading app for Android or iOS. This email can be … [Read more...] about B&N sends out Congratulations. Your New NOOK is registered! emails by mistake
Santa Claus: the Patron Saint of Propaganda
For many of us, Santa Claus is an epic figure who, along with Mrs. Claus, helper elves and magical reindeers live at the North Pole and once a year fly around the world dropping down chimneys to leave gifts for kids. For children around the world, this is not a story, but a hard fact.Real or not, I think we can all agree that Santa Claus is about hope, magic, generosity and … [Read more...] about Santa Claus: the Patron Saint of Propaganda
Kindle buying guide: Find out which e-reader is right for you
SourcePlanning to buy a Kindle during this New Year's deal? Whether you are a new e-reader or want to upgrade your e-reader in 2024, this guide is helpful for all.For book lovers, Amazon Kindle is a great choice to update your digital library with favorite reads. This e-reader platform is also very useful for regular travelers and the working class to read the best … [Read more...] about Kindle buying guide: Find out which e-reader is right for you
Mills & Boon Launch ‘Spicy’ Afterglow Series For BookTok Lovers
Source Mills & Boon will launch a new list of titles on TikTok to attract younger romance fans and readers aged 35 and under. According to Mills & Boon's website, the longstanding publisher of romantic fiction sells a book every 10 seconds in the UK.Edel Flood, head of lifestyle and education at TikTok UK, said, “Romance is by far the biggest book genre.” Search … [Read more...] about Mills & Boon Launch ‘Spicy’ Afterglow Series For BookTok Lovers
Kindle Unlimited gift subscriptions available with up to 40% discount
Kindle Unlimited can be a rich source of almost any content that you might need, and the good news on this front is that Amazon is offering a nice discount on Kindle Unlimited Gift Subscriptions. The thing to keep in mind is that the offer is applicable when Kindle Unlimited is opted for a period of 6, 12, or 24 months. The discount is the highest at 40 percent for the 24-month … [Read more...] about Kindle Unlimited gift subscriptions available with up to 40% discount
Barnes and Noble NOOK GlowLight 4e on sale for 25% off
Barnes and Noble, the largest bookseller in the United States, is having a rare NOOK sale. The NOOK GlowLight 4e, one of their latest generation e-readers, has a regular price of $119, but it is on sale for 25% off and can be yours for $89.99. This deal is available on their website, and the price has been matched on the Good e-Reader Store.The Nook Glowlight 4e features a … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble NOOK GlowLight 4e on sale for 25% off
A renaissance for independent bookstores as people continues their love affair with print books
The emergence of e-books and e-reader devices had led many to believe it could be the beginning of the end of books as we have known them so far. After all, e-books offer several advantages over print books, prime among them being easy accessibility, built-in dictionaries, TTS support, etc. Also, with a suitable e-reader or other devices, you can have almost an entire library … [Read more...] about A renaissance for independent bookstores as people continues their love affair with print books
Freewright Alpha Typewriter is shipping in January
The Freewrite Alpha is a dedicated drafting device for anyone who wants to write without the distraction – or temptation – of browsers, email, or notifications. This digital typewriter is designed for prolific writing sessions by separating the drafting and editing processes. When it is time to edit, your drafts wirelessly sync to the cloud for export into your software of … [Read more...] about Freewright Alpha Typewriter is shipping in January
Should Onyx Boox and Bigme monetize their software?
Bigme, Pocketbook, Onyx Boox, Meebook, and dozens of other companies released many e-readers in 2023. Onyx Boox released twelve new devices for the domestic Chinese market and international releases. Bigme released six new products, Pocketbook released five, and Meebook around four. What do these companies all have in common? They make all their money selling hardware, so … [Read more...] about Should Onyx Boox and Bigme monetize their software?
Apple negotiating with publishers to develop its own generative AI model
Apple has been conspicuously missing in the realm of generative AI so far though the same is set for a change soon. According to news on this courtesy of The New York Times, the tech giant is actively engaging in negotiations with major publishers and news organizations to secure permission to utilize their extensive news archives to train its upcoming generative AI … [Read more...] about Apple negotiating with publishers to develop its own generative AI model
FREE audio of “A Christmas Carol” read by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman available
Looking to get into the festive spirit at no cost? How about getting cozy, curling up, and immersing into a dynamic reading of Charles Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol, performed by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman?This particular recording, (below) is from 9 years ago, however, in a very recent sold out event in NYC, Gaiman took to the stage once again to reprise … [Read more...] about FREE audio of “A Christmas Carol” read by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman available
The Official ‘Barbie’ Screenplay Book Is On Amazon – Read Now!
Source The screenplay of the world-famous movie 'Barbie' is available as a paperback book. In addition to the script, it has eight pages of photos from the movie. The screenplay of the book was written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach and published by Faber & Faber. Greta Gerwig also directed the film, and Noah Baumbach has received best screenplay nominations at the … [Read more...] about The Official ‘Barbie’ Screenplay Book Is On Amazon – Read Now!
Library Spending in Great Britain Increased by 3% in the 2022/23 Financial Year
Source According to the annual report of CIPFA - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, there is a 3% rise in library spending in Great Britain. In the research, it has been found that the total expenditure on libraries was £12,551 per 1,000 people during the financial year 2022/23. It was £12,143 per 1,000 people in 2021/22. However, in 2018/19, this was only … [Read more...] about Library Spending in Great Britain Increased by 3% in the 2022/23 Financial Year