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
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Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
Last year was a difficult one for retailers and consumers alike. Lockdowns, vital restrictions on the public, job loss and business closures, and more--coupled with the ever-present fears for health and safety in the face of a deadly global pandemic--led to a lot of financial anxiety in every industry. But a new report not only unearthed some positive news about books and … [Read more...] about Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
Reedsy Launches Book Discovery Platform for Indie Authors
Since the the dawn of the current indie publishing revolution, startups across every aspect of the publishing process have come and gone. Some of these offered formatting, cover design, and editing; others promised to garner much-needed book reviews--legitimate ones or not. Other companies took authors' money and promised beautiful print and ebook editions, while other … [Read more...] about Reedsy Launches Book Discovery Platform for Indie Authors
Wattpad Secures $51M in New Funding
Whether you're a reader or a writer, if you're not on Wattpad, you're missing out. While the company is certainly not new, their continued efforts at innovation while maintaining and growing a dedicated following mean it is a source of discovery for readers and interaction for authors. Wattpad may have just started as a message board of sorts for authors posting snippets of … [Read more...] about Wattpad Secures $51M in New Funding
The Gatekeeper Is Back, Authors…
In the era of ebooks and at-the-touch-of-a-button access to hundreds of millions of titles, you'd think that the possibilities for both readers and authors would be endless. For years, that's actually been the claim; with the "take down" of the publishing gatekeepers and the widespread acceptance of indie authorhood, we've been told that anyone can write, publish, and … [Read more...] about The Gatekeeper Is Back, Authors…
Goodreads Turns Ten
Users and book lovers alike have heard the news about the decade anniversary of book discovery site Goodreads, and have pretty much all responded in the same way: "Goodreads is only ten?!" Yes, the site has been around for only ten years, although die-hard devotees would swear it's been much longer than that. Goodreads has been credited with making book discovery possible … [Read more...] about Goodreads Turns Ten
Is Accurate Book Discovery Really Possible?
One of the major plagues for authors and publishers--from the lone self-published writer to the Big Five--is book discovery. Short of taking out expensive ads and sending literally thousands of copies to advanced readers, there's no surefire guarantee that a book will land in front of paying customers, and that's something even the big guys can't do for every title they … [Read more...] about Is Accurate Book Discovery Really Possible?
GalleyCat Closes as Industry News and Review Site
In more dark news for the publishing industry, media mainstay GalleyCat has announced that it will be closing its doors. The site, one of several under the umbrella of AdWeek, covered publishing industry news and offered reviews of upcoming books. According to a blog post signed by both Dianna Dilworth and Maryann Yin, "We thank you for your support and readership over the … [Read more...] about GalleyCat Closes as Industry News and Review Site
The Best Websites to Discover New Books
Casual readers often face challenges when new books come out by authors they love. Sure you can visit the local bookstore every few weeks and check out what is new and notable. Today we look at the best websites that focus on e-book discovery, finding a great new read or simply getting notified when a new book comes out. Some of these companies have been around for a decade, … [Read more...] about The Best Websites to Discover New Books
Showrooming is on the Rise and Bookstores Suffer
Showrooming is the process in which people visit their local bookstore to snap a picture of a book or scan a barcode to find it cheaper online. The average person is just doing this to get a better deal, but effectively they are directly contributing to bookstores all over Canada, US and the United Kingdom going out of business. Do people who showroom hate print and are … [Read more...] about Showrooming is on the Rise and Bookstores Suffer
Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App
Book discovery is crucial to not only the business side of selling books, but also in establishing a dedicated reader base of long-term fans. The more tools at readers' disposal for finding great books, the more likely they are to take a risk on an author they've never read before. That's why Goodreads, the online community based on reader-centric book interaction, has … [Read more...] about Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App
Wizeo Book Funding Platform Takes Advantage of Video to Increase Exposure
Crowdfunding is certainly not a new idea, with sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo launching new startups and products every day. But when it comes to books, there's definitely a different mindset behind investing in the creation of a book. Pubslush, the crowdfunding platform specifically for books, has revolutionized the concept of supporting an author's writing and … [Read more...] about Wizeo Book Funding Platform Takes Advantage of Video to Increase Exposure
YUDU’s BookSnacking Revamps Bookstore Browsing for eBooks
One of the things that reading consumers lost with the transition to a digital book purchasing environment is the ability to walk into a well-stocked bookstore and browse the shelves, picking up books with enticing titles or covers, flipping them over to read the blurb, and maybe reading the first few chapters of an attention getting book. The loss of this level of interaction … [Read more...] about YUDU’s BookSnacking Revamps Bookstore Browsing for eBooks
DBW Buzzwords, Interview with Tim O’Reilly
Another great DBW digital publishing conference is behind us, and once again the future looks good for books. Digital books, print books, subscribed books, enhanced books...the industry, the authors, and the consumers are on fire for them, regardless of the format they choose to work in. The buzzwords this year were direct-to-consumer book sales, ebook subscriptions, and … [Read more...] about DBW Buzzwords, Interview with Tim O’Reilly