This week, GoodeReader reported on SnugNugget’s initiative to allow consumers set the prices they pay for bundles of ebooks, as well as determine how much of the bundle will go to the author or to a charity; for now, funds from the sale of ebook bundles will go to Book Aid International. Another platform, StoryBundle, works on much the same concept of allowing readers to … [Read more...] about StoryBundle and the Charitable Work of eBooks
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SnugNugget Makes DRM-free eBooks Charitable Giving
With an ever-growing catalog of ebook titles available to digital readers from major distribution platforms, readers have more choices than ever for browsing and purchasing ebooks. But one distributor is determined to help readers make their book purchases count for more than just entertainment. Recent startup SnugNugget allows consumers the option to purchase DRM-free … [Read more...] about SnugNugget Makes DRM-free eBooks Charitable Giving
GlueJar CEO Eric Hellman on Creative Commons Licensing
A little over a week ago, GlueJar unveiled its new division, Unglue.it. This new venture is directed at taking away the barriers to reading for a lot of people, specifically public library patrons who are currently still at the whim of the publishers when it comes to ebook lending. CEO Eric Hellman spoke to GoodEReader about how this is supposed to improve access to … [Read more...] about GlueJar CEO Eric Hellman on Creative Commons Licensing
Pottermore Sells Nearly $5Million in eBooks in the First Month
Digital reading fans have clearly spoken about their love of the wizarding world. Pottermore, the site dedicated to all things Harry Potter, apparently has sold almost $5 million worth of the eBook editions of the seven-book series in its first month of sales. The eBooks which are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German, are available exclusively through … [Read more...] about Pottermore Sells Nearly $5Million in eBooks in the First Month