Approximately 60 digital e-readers are currently available on the market. Each has unique features such as colour enhancements, waterproofing technology and notetaking abilities. Although Kindle is the most popular and well-known brand, other significant players keep shaking things up. According to Statista, the industry's market value for e-readers is projected to reach … [Read more...] about Who are the leading brands behind digital e-readers?
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble Announces Their Book And Author Of the Year
Barnes &Noble has finally announced their book of the year title. This year, it's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Released this year, the book dates back to the 1920s and 30s and interprets the story of Black and Jewish residents of Chicken Hill, the neighbourhood of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Back in 1972, workers in Pottstown discovered a skeleton … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Announces Their Book And Author Of the Year
New Nook GlowLight 4 Plus shipping ahead of schedule
The latest Barnes & Noble offering, the Nook GlowLight 4 Plus is now shipping. This, as the eBook Reader Blog stated, is a few days ahead of its earlier shipping estimate of September 6 that the company had previously stated. The new 7.8-inch Nook version was first announced back in July even though the first images of the same had leaked online in May itself. The … [Read more...] about New Nook GlowLight 4 Plus shipping ahead of schedule
Barnes & Noble Sees Changes: Here’s What the CEO Says
James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, highlighted many key factors about B&N and its improvement in the US Book Show. He addressed a keynote that focused on upcoming initiatives that were essential for the company's growth. He mentioned the "process of change" and fixing concerns that the market has been witnessing all these years. Daunt also speaks about the need for … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Sees Changes: Here’s What the CEO Says
BookTok Opens Doors for Aspiring Authors and Readers
Since 2020, TikTok's fastest-growing community BookTok (or Book TikTok), has become a viral marketing platform for aspiring authors. This new e-community has established itself as an entirely different classification of literature globally. Also, this new-age book marketing has reached the world's biggest bookseller chain, Barnes & Noble. B&N embraces BookTok and … [Read more...] about BookTok Opens Doors for Aspiring Authors and Readers
The B&N National Book Club where you get expert book recommendations and meet with bestselling authors
The “National Book Club” selections from Barnes & Noble Booksellers can be a great place to start if you are looking for some truly engaging novels and other books. Apart from expert book recommendations, another reason to be part of the B&N National Book Club is the chance to engage in live conversation with bestselling authors and other literary … [Read more...] about The B&N National Book Club where you get expert book recommendations and meet with bestselling authors
Upcoming eReaders and eNotes people are most excited about
With more people taking to reading, the demand for eReader devices naturally is on the upswing. There also is an array of new eReader devices slated for launch in the next few months that remain of this year. Interestingly, we have a new class of eReaders among us - eNotes which essentially are note-taking tablet devices with an E Ink display. Here is a compilation of all … [Read more...] about Upcoming eReaders and eNotes people are most excited about
B&N Confirms New Nook Tablet In The Making
The last time Barnes & Noble had refreshed its tablet line up was in 2012. That seems like ages ago in the tech world, but the good news is that replacements are incoming. The bookseller has confirmed they intend to launch the new Nook range in financial year 2015. This should not be confused with the corresponding calendar year given B&N’s financial year comes to an … [Read more...] about B&N Confirms New Nook Tablet In The Making
NZ Classic Books Released in eBook Format
Auckland University Press has released more than 240 classic books from the region in ebook format. This can be considered a significant development considering many of the books that have been launched in digital format have ceased to be in print for long. Not only do the literary works get a new lease of life, the newer generations too get the chance to get acquainted with … [Read more...] about NZ Classic Books Released in eBook Format
B&N Announces $20 Discount for Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight
Barnes & Noble has announced a price cut for its Nook Simple Touch ereader. What this means is that the front lit e-Reader for only $99.99. This undercuts the ad supported Kindle Paperwhite by $20 which sells for $119 while a similar offering from Kobo, the Kobo Glo sells for $129.99. B&N may not be in the best financial shape right now with their entire line of … [Read more...] about B&N Announces $20 Discount for Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight
Nook Color Gets Android 4.2 via Cyanogen Mod 10.1
The Nook Color marked Barnes & Noble’s first attempt at an ebook oriented tablet. However, the device has since run out of favor, eclipsed as it is by the more capable Nook Color HD. Not only does it remain discontinued, B&N has stopped providing any major update for the device. Thankfully, the Nook Color continues to be in the reckoning thanks to the efforts of Nookies … [Read more...] about Nook Color Gets Android 4.2 via Cyanogen Mod 10.1
Tablet Shipments in Q1, 2013 Could See 20% Drop
A lot might be happening in the tablet segment right now, though unfortunately it might not be enough for the segment to slip off a bit from its growth record. As per Digitimes Research, total tablet shipments in Q1 of 2013 will be around 33.8 million units. This represents a growth of 75.8 percent over the year, but is down 28.8 percent sequentially. The report also indicates … [Read more...] about Tablet Shipments in Q1, 2013 Could See 20% Drop
B&N Reports Holiday Sales: NOOK Sales Down, Digital Content Sales Up
B&N just released sales figures for the nine-week holiday period ending December 29, 2012. The company's retail segment, which is made up of B&N bookstores and BN.com businesses, had revenues of $1.2 billion, decreasing 10.9% over the prior year. The decrease was because of an 8.2% decline in store sales, store closures, and lower online sales. Sales of NOOK products in … [Read more...] about B&N Reports Holiday Sales: NOOK Sales Down, Digital Content Sales Up
NOOK Media Announces Strategic Investment by Pearson, but B&N Holiday Sales Below Expectations
The NOOK Media subsidiary of B&N has announced that the learning company Pearson will invest $89.5 million in cash in NOOK at a post-money valuation of approximately $1.789 billion in exchange for preferred membership interests representing a 5% equity stake. B&N will own, after the transaction, 78.2% of NOOK Media and Microsoft will own 16.8%. Pearson has the option to … [Read more...] about NOOK Media Announces Strategic Investment by Pearson, but B&N Holiday Sales Below Expectations