Apple iBooks is going to undergo a complete resign in the next few months, to better compete against other online retailers such as Amazon and Kobo. Apple will redesign their e-reading app with a "simpler" interface aimed at highlighting books you're currently reading in a "Reading Now" section. They will also have a dedicated tab for audiobooks, instead of the current dropdown … [Read more...] about Apple is revising iBooks to better compete against Amazon
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Here are the top books to watch at Barnes and Noble in 2018
Barnes and Noble has just released a comprehensive list of the biggest titles that are going to be released in 2018. The books range from the uplifting and insightful, to the dark and mysterious. “The books that end up being the hottest of the year can sometimes be a surprise, as the clamor for Fire and Fury reminded us at the start of 2018,” said Liz Harwell, Director of … [Read more...] about Here are the top books to watch at Barnes and Noble in 2018
Poll – What Devices Do you Read eBooks On?
We live in a world where everyone has a smartphone in their pocket and a tablet in their home. E-Readers continue to be be popular with serious readers and in 2017 they have undergone a resurgence in popularity. What is the one device people read eBooks on the most? Over 3,000 people responded to our latest poll and the results are not at all shocking.E-Readers were the … [Read more...] about Poll – What Devices Do you Read eBooks On?
B&N Black Friday Book Shopping
Just in time for your Black Friday book-gift giving, Barnes and Noble has released its list of the best books of 2017. By breaking down their top picks into genre-based category lists, there's bound to be a title for everyone on your list.“2017 was a great year in books, with some of the biggest authors in the industry coming out with highly anticipated new works and some … [Read more...] about B&N Black Friday Book Shopping
Amazon’s New Bestseller Lists Amazon Charts Aids Discoverability
One of the biggest problems plaguing both readers and publishers--from the major household name to the individual self-published author--is discoverability. To put it mildly, there is simply too much to read for books to automatically standout, which is a great problem for book lovers to have. The result, though, is that content owners spend vast amounts of time and money … [Read more...] about Amazon’s New Bestseller Lists Amazon Charts Aids Discoverability
NaNoWriMo: One Week In…
Okay, don't panic... it hasn't been quite a full week since NaNoWriMo kicked off. You've still got plenty of time. National Novel Writing Month--NaNo, to the veteran participants and tweet-watchers--kicked off this past Tuesday with all the fanfare that only the great collective writing event could produce. But what does it really take to participate?Backing up, NaNoWriMo … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo: One Week In…
Amazon Announces Top Books for Fall
The publishing world goes through cycles in its yearly calendar. Many literary agents tend to close to submissions in December, and the weeks after BookExpo America are a nice summery deadtime when it comes to releasing new titles. That's why fall is such an exciting time for books, and Amazon has announced some of the most eagerly anticipated upcoming titles from names like … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces Top Books for Fall
Do Republicans Read?
There have been two major sales spikes in the past week, both of them noteworthy due to their unexpected rise in popularity and the fact that both of them were highlighted from the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The first was the "pocket Constitution," which Khizr Khan held up in defiance to GOP candidate Donald Trump; Khan offered to loan his dog-eared copy to … [Read more...] about Do Republicans Read?
Chicago Libraries are giving away 1 million Kids Books
Students all over the United States will be having their summer holidays soon and many of them will forgo reading. Libraries in Chicago want kids to continue to read for the next two months and will be giving away over one million children's books to those who register for the library's summer program.The Chicago Library system will set a record for the most books given … [Read more...] about Chicago Libraries are giving away 1 million Kids Books
The US Publishing Industry Really Wants to Sell Books in Cuba
The entire US publishing industry is salivating at the opportunity to get their books sold in Cuba They are doing it with good reason, Cuba is one of the few countries in the world that has a 100% literacy rate. This is a market that is starting to see possible relaxed restrictions on imports due to the US government easing a longstanding embargo.Last month a 40 member … [Read more...] about The US Publishing Industry Really Wants to Sell Books in Cuba
This Horse delivers books to remote Indonesian villages
Indonesia has succeeded in bringing adult illiteracy rates down from 15.4 million in 2004 to 7.5 million in 2010, and those rates continue to decrease. You can thank Luna the horse for doing her part in promoting literacy. A few times a week she acts as a mobile library, bringing free books to remote villages.Kudapustaka, a small mobile library has been an ongoing … [Read more...] about This Horse delivers books to remote Indonesian villages
McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Have Free Books
If you plan on making a trip to McDonald's in the next few weeks, there will be a pleasant surprise in your child's Happy Meal Box. There are four different books that will be available until February 15th.The titles that are available are Paddington by Michael Bond and illustrated by R. W. Alley. The three other titles all have Valentine's Day themes: Clark the Shark Takes … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Have Free Books
The New York Times is Now Reviewing Science Fiction Books
The New York Times is initiating a new book review system for science fiction and fantasy called Otherworldly. This will be a bi-monthly column by N.K. Jemisin and will likely introduce readers to new authors and put the spotlight on emerging titles you will want to read..Jemisin, an acclaimed author in the genre, said in an email interview that she couldn’t recall her … [Read more...] about The New York Times is Now Reviewing Science Fiction Books