Placer County Libraries have stated they will now be participating in the Zip Books program. The program works when a particular book isn’t available with the library, they will place an order at Amazon or any other bookseller featured on Amazon and have it delivered straight to the member, free of cost. Once the book has been read (or heard, in the case of audiobooks), the … [Read more...] about Placer County Libraries Join Zip Books Program
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Amazon Removes Self-Published Title Due to Offensive Content, Internet Reaction
Following the backlash from both sides of the publishing industry last fall over the removal of so-called "offensive" content from ebook retail websites, booksellers have become more cautious about the titles they let slip through. Authors of erotica titles that were summarily removed without warning were obviously outraged, but consumers were equally upset by explicit content … [Read more...] about Amazon Removes Self-Published Title Due to Offensive Content, Internet Reaction
Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
As if memberships for free shipping, low thresholds for delivery options, and discount incentives weren't already enough to sway consumers, Amazon is making it possible for its customers to feel good about their purchases through charitable contributions.The company's program, Amazon Smile (named in reference to the iconic swooping shape on its boxes), lets consumers … [Read more...] about Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
Amazon Prime Membership to Increase by $40
Amazon Prime membership gives a plethora of benefits to people heavily invested in shopping and has a tablet or e-reader. Since the program launched it cost $79 to get free two day shipping, one free eBook a month, access to Amazon Instant Video and a ton more. The Seattle based company stated during a recent investors call that it was considering increasing the cost of the … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Membership to Increase by $40
Amazon Slashes the Price of the Kindle in the UK
Amazon has just initiated a price drop on their entry level Kindle e-Reader in the UK today. In order to better compete with the Kobo Touch, that is available at WH Smith for £29, Amazon has slashed their price from £69 to £59.This Kindle does not have a touchscreen, front light or any of the hardware enhancements that the Paperwhite models have. Instead, this is a fairly … [Read more...] about Amazon Slashes the Price of the Kindle in the UK
Amazon to Compete with PayPal and Apple with new Kindle Checkout System
Amazon is poised to release a new P2P cloud based payment system that seeks to compete against Square and Paypal. The Kindle Checkout System will be powered by technology acquired by GoPago, which Amazon bought out last year.The essence of the Kindle Checkout system is to allow vendors to take orders or scan credit cards to make purchases. Retail locations is still where … [Read more...] about Amazon to Compete with PayPal and Apple with new Kindle Checkout System
Scribd Launches eBook Subscription Service For The Kindle Fire Tablet
Scribd has lined up a treat for owners of the Kindle Fire range of tablet devices; the company's online ebook subscription service which has now been extended to include to the Kindle Fire tablets. This has been made possible via an app that was launched on Wednesday and will offer unlimited ebook downloads for the same $9 a month as it offers for other Android and iOS devices. … [Read more...] about Scribd Launches eBook Subscription Service For The Kindle Fire Tablet
Amazon Q4 2013 Profits Surge on Back of Strong Holiday Sales
Amazon reportedly posted another great fourth quarter, thanks to an increase in sales of Kindle range of tablet and e-readers, and increased membership in its subscription services such as the Prime membership. Amazon Web Services is another service from the Seattle-based company, and counts among its clients some major organizations such as NASA and the CIA. Analysts believe … [Read more...] about Amazon Q4 2013 Profits Surge on Back of Strong Holiday Sales
UK Booksellers Association Teams Up With YodelDirect to Help Indie Stores Compete
As brick-and-mortar bookstores struggle to carve out their own unique niches in a market overrun by discounted online book buying opportunities, the UK-based Booksellers Association is hard at work helping their shop owners keep up. With everything from assistance in setting up the new mandatory pension plans for their employees to helping store owners play royalty-free … [Read more...] about UK Booksellers Association Teams Up With YodelDirect to Help Indie Stores Compete
Amazon Launches Sunday Delivery, But Still No Drones
While the days of a remote controlled helicopter dropping off books and groceries might still be far off, Amazon did improve on its delivery offerings with the launch of Sunday delivery in seven key UK cities. Following a test run in London only, Amazon is offering its UK Prime members in London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Nottingham, Manchester, and Leeds the option to … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Sunday Delivery, But Still No Drones
Hardcore Readers Prefer to Buy Books from Kobo and Amazon
The eBook market has blossomed over the course of the last four years. In the United States nearly 8.5 million adults, 18% of the population, have bought at least one e-book. There are hundreds of bookstores that sell electronic books online, some are very niche specific and others sell everything under the sun. Good e-Reader Research is reporting today that Amazon and Kobo … [Read more...] about Hardcore Readers Prefer to Buy Books from Kobo and Amazon
Amazon Offering £25 Discount on Kindle Fire in the UK
Amazon UK has announced a discount of £25 on its Kindle Fire HD range of tablets in celebration of being ranked first in customer satisfaction in the country for seven years in a row. The discount is in effect until January 20, and buyers are required to enter the code MAYDAY25 at check out to use the discount.The 16 GB version of the Kindle Fire HDX 7 can be had for £174, … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering £25 Discount on Kindle Fire in the UK
Amazon in Final Negotiations to Start Selling eBooks in Sweden
eBook availability in Sweden has come a long way since 2007. The country now has most major bestsellers available in digital form the same day the trade edition is released. This has caught Amazon's attention as the company may start selling eBooks and Kindle e-Readers as early as the Spring.Amazon is in final negotiations with wholesaler Förlagssystem, and Bokrondellen … [Read more...] about Amazon in Final Negotiations to Start Selling eBooks in Sweden