The removal of potentially offensive material from the works of 20th-century authors such as Roald Dahl, R.L. Stine, and Agatha Christie has been the topic of many a debate in recent times. However, as pointed out by The New York Times, there is a less discussed yet equally complex question that has to do with the manner the revisions were made. This has brought to the fore … [Read more...] about The morality of post-production changes made to e-books on the sly
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Indian trio devise algorithm to add suitable music to match different moods in an e-book
How about reading an e-book with some music playing in the background, music that matches the mood of the portion of the e-book being read? Many feel this can lead to a more wholesome reading experience, perhaps more so for those who are both a bookworm and a music buff at the same time. Now researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad too have … [Read more...] about Indian trio devise algorithm to add suitable music to match different moods in an e-book
How to gift someone a Kindle e-book
Books make for great gifting items. It’s like gifting someone a bouquet of knowledge that can enrich the lives of the reader. No wonder, Amazon which boasts one of the largest collections of e-books on earth offers easy ways to send an e-book as a gift to your near and dear ones. The process is quick and easy. Here is how you do it. Log in to your Amazon account on your … [Read more...] about How to gift someone a Kindle e-book
Demand for e-books and audiobooks remains strong in the Arab world
While demand for e-books seems to have waned in most parts of the world in favor of the print counterpart, the trend seems to remain in effect in the middle-east, the website Zawya reported. As Arab publishers at the 12th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference have revealed, the digital format of the books, be it in audio or print format continues to … [Read more...] about Demand for e-books and audiobooks remains strong in the Arab world
Students in Japan find paper books easier to read than e-books
A survey of the preferred reading material among students in Japan has revealed paper books to be the clear winner, The Japan News reported. Interestingly, this applies to all student tiers such as elementary, junior, and high school students who seem to be unanimous when it comes to the choice of content they'd like to read as all three groups have shown a preference for paper … [Read more...] about Students in Japan find paper books easier to read than e-books
Best e-book and audiobook reading apps for Android and iOS
There is no dearth of quality e-book reading apps available online. The apps that are available for both the Android and iOS platforms allow for listening to audiobooks as well as reading e-books or other digital content. The apps usually support almost all file formats, or at least the more popular ones so that users get to read most of all that they wish to go through, which … [Read more...] about Best e-book and audiobook reading apps for Android and iOS
New survey reveals undying love for print books
The physical book is still the king, with its kingship position remaining unscathed even after the advent of e-books and audiobooks and all the benefits the latter two have to offer. This has been proved, perhaps for the umpteenth time, in a recent survey conducted by paper producer, Stora Enso that revealed an impressive 65 percent prefer the physical book. In comparison, as … [Read more...] about New survey reveals undying love for print books
Where do Americans get their books from?
Ever wondered where the Americans get the book they are reading? The Freckle Report claims to have answers to this as that is specifically what they asked 667 adults in the US as part of its April 2022 survey. As Book Riot revealed, the findings are as interesting as they are important as they shed light on the consumer trend when it comes to procuring print books, e-books, or … [Read more...] about Where do Americans get their books from?
E-Book sales in the UK drop to the lowest since 2012
The United Kingdoms love affair with e-books seems to be over. The country reported a sharp dip in e-book sales last year which, the Bookseller said quoting a report from Nielsen BookData is the lowest it has been since 2012. It is 80 million e-books that were downloaded in 2021 which makes for a significant drop from the 95 million e-books which were downloaded in 2020, which … [Read more...] about E-Book sales in the UK drop to the lowest since 2012
How TikTok is helping boost book sales in the UK
The UK reported a record £6.7bn revenue from book sales, both print, and e-books in 2021, which makes for a 5 percent jump in revenue compared to the preceding year, The Guardian reported. While that is a good thing, much of which can be attributed to the pandemic, the other really surprising aspect here is the manner the social media platform TikTok is contributing to the … [Read more...] about How TikTok is helping boost book sales in the UK
PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
PChome 24h, the popular Taiwan-based e-commerce website that has formed an alliance with Kobo to sell e-books and Kobo e-readers via its site announced a 50 percent jump in the number of registered Kobo members. As the site money.udn reported, this makes for a win-win situation for both parties given the manner each is getting to benefit from the collaboration. The 'Kobo … [Read more...] about PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
Our favorite free e-book management software picks
The primary purpose of every E Ink tablet is to serve as an e-book viewer. Most of us e-reader users have amassed varying numbers of e-books on our computers, ready to be exported to our beloved reading devices. My personal library is humongous, giving rise to the need for an e-book management tool. If you're an e-book hoarder like me, chances are that you desperately need a … [Read more...] about Our favorite free e-book management software picks
Toronto Public Library hits 9 million digital checkouts in 2021
The Toronto Public Library has emerged as the top lender of e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines in 2021 as digital reading reached an all-time high last year. Overdrive revealed more than half a billion digital content was circulated through them in 2021. Specifically, it is 506 million e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines that went into circulation in the past year, … [Read more...] about Toronto Public Library hits 9 million digital checkouts in 2021
Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Print books might reign supreme in most parts of the world though that isn't how things stand in some regions. Take for instance the situation in Nigeria where booksellers find it hard to sell enough books to sustain a decent life, and they aren't blaming the advent of the internet or e-books for their miseries. Rather, it’s the economy that itself has shrunk to a situation … [Read more...] about Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Audiobooks to see steady growth over the next few years
A recent study by the Pew Research Center has brought to light some interesting facts and figures about the American reading pattern. For instance, the research has revealed the number of Americans who read e-books has now gone up to 30 percent from the previous 25 percent in 2019. Similarly, those who listen to audiobooks have gone up to 23 percent, up from 20 percent though … [Read more...] about Audiobooks to see steady growth over the next few years
Audiobooks projected to reach USD 19.39 Billion By 2027
The audiobook industry is on a roll and is expected to grow even further to reach a staggering USD 19.39 billion by 2027, Digital Journal reported. This translates to a compounded annual growth rate of 27 percent compared to the USD $2.84 billion that the segment was valued at in 2019. Another report from GrandViewResearch too is projecting a compounded annual growth rate of … [Read more...] about Audiobooks projected to reach USD 19.39 Billion By 2027