Harlequin announced in October that they were getting rid of Adobe Digital Editions and going with an alternative. They have selected Bookshout to power their online bookstore, and this means you need the Bookshout app for Android or iOS, which makes Harlequin ebooks incompatible with e-readers. Many people feel that Bookshout does an adequate job at reading ebooks, but … [Read more...] about BookShout is powering the Harlequin ebook store
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Companies Join Forces to Provide Free eBook Reading in Airport
Most travelers don't count the airport as the best part of their trip, but thanks to a joint effort by BookShout, HarperCollins, and American Express Canada, the wait time might be a little more pleasant. While most airports offer limited free wifi for travelers--usually only offering access to the airport's own website, a local news site or two, and anything else the actual … [Read more...] about Companies Join Forces to Provide Free eBook Reading in Airport
BookShout Partners with Cheerios for Free e-books
Bookshout has a novel business model, partner up with established companies to give away free e-books. The company has just ironed out a new literacy campaign with Cheerios to give away free titles from Karma Wilson, Frank Asch, Andrew Clement, Ashley Wolff, John Lithgow and Lenore and Daniel Jenneweinarma Wilson, Frank Asch, Andrew Clement, Ashley Wolff, John Lithgow and … [Read more...] about BookShout Partners with Cheerios for Free e-books
BookShout Brings in Key Players for New Print Distribution
BookShout, the ebook distribution platform that has seen a great deal of recent success in partnering with publishers to produce sales dashboards and seamless, device-agnostic file integration for ebook consumers, announced at today's DBW event that several industry veterans from across major publishers have joined BookShout's team for its new print distribution … [Read more...] about BookShout Brings in Key Players for New Print Distribution
Bookshout Partners with South by Southwest for eBooks
Bookshout has announced that they have partnered with South by Southwest this year. Conference attendees and remote online followers will be able to purchase e-books from key speakers, authors, and panelists. Attendees can purchase e-books exclusively through the BookShout platform. Throughout the week of SXSW, attendees will be able to text-to-buy as well as share … [Read more...] about Bookshout Partners with South by Southwest for eBooks
BookShout! Sells 9.4 million Bulk eBook Codes
BookShout is getting a solid reputation in the publishing industry by delivering eBooks in bulk. The eBooks are redeemed by by using their official app for Android or iOS and many television stations are using the allure of eBooks as an incentive to people during telethons. Today, the company has announced that they have distributed 9.4M ebook codes in the past 12 months, and … [Read more...] about BookShout! Sells 9.4 million Bulk eBook Codes
Bookshout Rolls Out New eBook Program for Radio and TV
Television and Radio programs often have to rely on sponsors and public donations to keep everything running smoothly. Bookshout is pioneering a new eBook program that can be used to give literary rewards to donors and philanthropists. How exactly does this new program work? Jason Ilian the CEO of Bookshout spelled it out out. " Existing radio and television stations that do … [Read more...] about Bookshout Rolls Out New eBook Program for Radio and TV
Social Reading Just Got Real
There are a number of platforms out there that let readers participate in "social reading," which essentially serves as a virtual book club in which the readers don't have to know each other to form thoughts and share ideas on a book. Anyone who opts into a particular discussion is allowing other readers to annotate their books, ask and answer questions, and more. While social … [Read more...] about Social Reading Just Got Real
BookShout! Unveils Cross-Platform Compatibility at Frankfurt Book Fair
Social reading platform BookShout! unveiled its newest features at the Frankfurt Book Fair today, and it’s sure to raise some eyebrows in the publishing industry. The new app, originally available for iOS and now Android and web-based as well, allows readers to read their previously purchased digital titles in one location, regardless of which digital platform was used for the … [Read more...] about BookShout! Unveils Cross-Platform Compatibility at Frankfurt Book Fair