Image credit: Publishers Weekly In the US, three former executives from Penguin Random House (PRH) and Macmillan have launched a new publishing company named Authors Equity, as reported by Publishers Weekly. Former PRH US CEO Madeline McIntosh, former Macmillan CEO Don Weisberg, and former PRH US president and director of strategic development US Nina von Moltke are … [Read more...] about Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Image credit: PEOPLE Recently, RuPaul has co-founded and launched an online books marketplace named Allstora. In an interview with PEOPLE, RaPaul told that Allstora is an author-first platform. It has a more equitable pay structure by splitting profits and doubling writer's incomes with each book sale. To ensure fair compensation, Allstora also makes books more accessible to … [Read more...] about RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Bigme B251 Color E Ink Kaleido 3 Monitor: A Review
E Ink monitors aren't for the mass market. Rather, they serve a niche segment, and Bigme has done a great job in addressing the needs of the select group who are likely to buy the monitor. It does not come cheap either, which makes it all the more important to find out how much bang it can give for your buck. Read on to get the whole story. Style and Build The 25.3-inch … [Read more...] about Bigme B251 Color E Ink Kaleido 3 Monitor: A Review
Piracy Caused Zeenat Bookstore Closure
Last year, New Market’s Zeenat Book Supply shut down on May 1, 2023. Zeenat was one of the oldest bookstores in Bangladesh’ Dhaka city and had been operating since 1963. Syeed Faisal, owner of the bookstore, says: "There were few other forms of entertainment when my father opened this shop in 1963. Radio and Bangladesh Television eventually arrived, but even that was … [Read more...] about Piracy Caused Zeenat Bookstore Closure
E Ink, Atmosic Announce eBadge Reference Design
Image credit: Businesswire E Ink technology and Atmosic have announced today a reference design for eBadge applications. Atmosic is an innovator in extreme-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy semiconductor technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). The smart badge market is set for a massive growth over the next few years. In 2019, eBadge devices were valued at USD … [Read more...] about E Ink, Atmosic Announce eBadge Reference Design
Top 6 Fantasy Books Under 300 Pages for a Quick Read
Are you looking for a fantasy books that is quick to read? Let us narrow down your search options. Check out our list of top six fantasy books under 300 pages. #1 The Time Machine by H.G. Wells This short, 128-page story was the first book published by H.G. Wells. It revolves around an unnamed time traveler who reaches 800,000 years into the future where he encounters two … [Read more...] about Top 6 Fantasy Books Under 300 Pages for a Quick Read
How to prevent scratches on the Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon might not recommend using a screen protector for your Kindle device though how do things stand in the real world? While most would perhaps agree using a screen protector might not be the best option as it might hamper the reading experience, there is no denying that adhering to some basic maintenance routines is essential to ensure your device remains in pristine … [Read more...] about How to prevent scratches on the Kindle Paperwhite
Misspelled Potter book: Bought for pennies & sold for thousands
Initially sold in 1997 for $.38 cents at a second-hand shop in London, an extremely rare original copy of Harry Potter and the Philosophers’ Stone has just sold for $17,000. From Trash to Treasure The story around this misfit-misprint is quite amusing. The 52-year-old seller, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared in an interview, "In 1997, when I was 26…I didn’t … [Read more...] about Misspelled Potter book: Bought for pennies & sold for thousands
Bono’s Audiobook Surrender takes top honor at 2024 Audie Awards
Bono's audiobook, Surrender, a compelling narrative penned and narrated by the iconic U2 frontman, clinched the prestigious title of Audiobook of the Year at the 2024 Audie Awards. This esteemed accolade celebrates excellence in the realm of audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. The gala ceremony took place at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles on Monday, March … [Read more...] about Bono’s Audiobook Surrender takes top honor at 2024 Audie Awards
AOC launches educational E Ink tablet in China
AOC has come up with a new E Ink tablet, the A+ Smart Book 10W1D which the company said has been tailored to suit the requirements of the educational sector. The e-note device which has already gone on sale via JingDong comes with a 10.1-inch monochrome E Ink display having 1200 x 1600 pixels 200 PPI resolution. The display however lacks a front-light feature, which means, it … [Read more...] about AOC launches educational E Ink tablet in China
Kobo Report: Australians Are Reading More eBooks
There have been reports claiming that ebook sales are falling. But Kobo’s latest report says the opposite for Australians. In February, Kobo released its annual book report that says Australians are reading more ebooks. Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare is one of the most popular titles we have read and listened to. Cumulative reading time in 2023 was 1430 years, which is 119 … [Read more...] about Kobo Report: Australians Are Reading More eBooks
DynaScan Technology introduces largest color e-paper display ever
DynaScan Technology has introduced its latest innovation in electronic paper displays, marking a significant milestone in the realm of digital signage. The E Ink Kaleido 3 range debuts with its standout 42-inch model, poised to revolutionize the digital-out-of-home (DOOH) market, storefront windows, and outdoor environments. At the prestigious ISE 2024 event, DynaScan … [Read more...] about DynaScan Technology introduces largest color e-paper display ever
Books-A-Million Expands Same-Day Delivery with Walmart
Books-A-Million, the second-largest bookstore chain in the USA, has rolled out same-day delivery to all its stores with Walmart GoLocal. Last year in September, the bookstore introduced same- and next-day delivery across 231 locations countrywide with the help of the Walmart white-label GoLocal “delivery-as-a-service” platform. Pete Zophy, senior vice president of … [Read more...] about Books-A-Million Expands Same-Day Delivery with Walmart