A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the best books to pick up right after finishing the critically acclaimed Harry Potter novels. Today's batch of recommendations is fresh out of the high fantasy brand of baking ovens. While our previous recommendations featured many children's and pre-teen books, this list is more appropriate for older readers. High fantasy works are … [Read more...] about Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
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Does the e-book revolution spell disaster for print books?
Do you love the smell of yellowed paper, the feel of parchment against your skin, the weight of a leather-bound volume in your hands? Bibliophiles like myself would agree that there is nothing that can truly replace the genuine feel of a physical book. The traditional 'book' form that we love so much has been around for centuries, so it is hard to think of it as something … [Read more...] about Does the e-book revolution spell disaster for print books?
2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
It might be a picture of gloom and doom for most business sectors in 2020 though surprisingly, the publishing sector has come out unscathed from the vagaries of the pandemic. Sales have largely been positive across all segments of the book industry, which includes printed books, eBooks, and audiobooks. Print sales have risen by 8 percent, which may not seem much but is the … [Read more...] about 2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
What is the Future of E-Readers and E-Ink?
E-Readers went mainstream with the advent of the original Amazon Kindle in 2007. There were a number of other companies that capitalized on the growing trend of bundling hardware with a digital bookstore, including Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Sony. Where will e-readers go in the next decade? Will we have 600 PPI screens like the new Japan Displays E-Paper or will color e-ink … [Read more...] about What is the Future of E-Readers and E-Ink?
Are Your Favorite Characters Taking Over Your Life?
To rephrase a line from the really fun comedy The Truth about Cats and Dogs, "You can love books, just don't loooooove books." Unfortunately, a new survey has found that for many fiction readers, their favorite characters are stepping out of the pages and into their daily lives. Before you have to wonder if Christian Grey has invaded more than a few bedrooms, never fear, it's … [Read more...] about Are Your Favorite Characters Taking Over Your Life?
What Book Should I Read?
There are hundreds of new books that are released every single month and some get lost in the shuffle. In order to draw attention to hidden gems, Good e-Reader is introducing a segment called "What Book Should I Read?" Every month we will publish a YouTube video giving our loyal fans a chance to determine what book is read and given an extensive review. The selections this … [Read more...] about What Book Should I Read?
If You Use This Book Opening, You Will Never Be Published
There are certain beginnings of books that are the kiss of death in the publishing industry and I am not talking about 'its a dark and stormy night.' If you are an aspiring author or even one who has written a few books, there is one beginning that you should never use, if you have any hopes about landing a publishing deal. Many agents and publishers have admitted that … [Read more...] about If You Use This Book Opening, You Will Never Be Published
This Book Grows Into a Tree When you Bury It
A new children's picture book by a Buenos Aires publisher grows into a tree when planted in the ground. This brings a new meaning to being environmentally conscious. Each page of the book is printed with nontoxic inks is laced with seeds from the jacaranda tree. Once the book has been read, kids water the cover to help the seeds germinate, and leave it in a sunny spot … [Read more...] about This Book Grows Into a Tree When you Bury It
Blloon iOS App Competes with Leading e-Book Subscription Services
Some of us are already so hooked on reading that we can't imagine our lives without at least a few books on the go; believe it or not, others need a little extra motivation to flip those pages (literally or digitally). Fortunately a Berlin-based startup has a great idea: gamification. By following a freemium-based model, Blloon is an app that promises to engage readers with … [Read more...] about Blloon iOS App Competes with Leading e-Book Subscription Services
Amazon Updates Goodreads App for iOS
Amazon acquiring Goodreads back in March 2013 wasn't without controversy; weathering accusations of censorship and hindering creativity when user reviews and ratings were deleted without any warning. Since then, Goodreads has held steady as the go-to book recommendation service. This week, Amazon has released a welcome update to their iOS app (with an Android update heading our … [Read more...] about Amazon Updates Goodreads App for iOS