Digital e-readers have transformed the reading landscape in three significant ways: mobility, sustainability, and abundance. However, as many have predicted, has this medium truly changed the future of reading? Bibliophiles remain loyal to printed materials. They often use digital e-readers primarily as a backup. According to Google statistics, around 83% of readers are more … [Read more...] about The Battle Rages On, Will Printed Books or E-Readers Win the Hearts of Readers?
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Colleen Hoover: From Page-Turner to Box Office Sensation
American author Colleen Hoover has become a literary sensation. Known for her ability to weave raw emotions and suspense into compelling narratives, her books have sold millions of copies. Now, Hoover’s stories are captivating a new audience on the big screen. With It Ends With Us making waves in 2024 and Verity already generating attention, the recent news that Anne … [Read more...] about Colleen Hoover: From Page-Turner to Box Office Sensation
Never Flinch: Steven King Confirms New Book Release
Stephen King officially announced the release date of his upcoming novel, "Never Flinch," as May 27, 2025. Although specific details about the book remain a mystery, King hints at the return of his beloved character, Holly Gibney, who first appeared in the novel Mr. Mercedes. Holly is known for her intelligence, social awkwardness and stellar investigative abilities. And she … [Read more...] about Never Flinch: Steven King Confirms New Book Release
Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau critiques Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for diminishing Canada's global stature during his tenure, branding him as a leader "unprepared for the challenges of international relations". Garneau, renowned for his distinguished career in the military and as an astronaut before entering politics, extensively reflects on his parliamentary … [Read more...] about Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
Cheaper Prices Can Help Combat Book Piracy
It is common knowledge that you can save money if the prices of commodities are lower. This is why many people are using lower-quality pirated books, movies, and music. However, if the real reason is price, lower book prices on legal content can increase sales. A study conducted by researchers shows that lowering the original book price greatly reduces indirect visits to pirate … [Read more...] about Cheaper Prices Can Help Combat Book Piracy
ByteDance in Book Publishing
Lemon8 in the US, Bytedance, is all set to create a brand-new content application for its overseas market. According to USPTO, Lemon Inc. has requested a trademark for book publishing products and services. The trademark is named as 8TH NOTE PRESS and was reported by Business Insider earlier. As for the type of products/services that one can expect from the app, 8TH NOTE … [Read more...] about ByteDance in Book Publishing
Gen Z And Millennials Book Discovery: ALA Study
Gen Z and millennials exude entirely different behaviors regarding library use and book reading, both in person and digitally, as compared to older generations, according to a new report released by the American Library Association (ALA). As part of the research area, the report studies how Gen Z and millennials use media and discover books. In this article, we’re going to … [Read more...] about Gen Z And Millennials Book Discovery: ALA Study
Insights into Americans Book Habits
The London-based international research data and analytics organization, YouGov recently polled a section of the American public to find out more about the book-owning habits of Americans. Here is what their findings revealed. The findings indicate that a significant 85 percent of Americans possess at least one physical book. However, the size of these personal libraries … [Read more...] about Insights into Americans Book Habits
Print Books Sales Remain Steady in Q1 2023
The industry feared that unit sales of print books might experience a sharp drop in 2023 as the economy slows down. The recorded small quarterly decline should ease such fears. With four successive weeks of increases to the first quarter close out, unit sales of print books were almost flat with 2022, seeing a slight drop of 0.3%. In addition, the most recent quarter saw … [Read more...] about Print Books Sales Remain Steady in Q1 2023
Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
If you're into fantasy novels, chances are you're more than just aware of Brandon Sanderson's existence. With scores of critically acclaimed titles under his belt, Sanderson is one of the most celebrated authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Taking fans by … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever