New technology doesn't always fully replace its predecessors. For example, while streaming services dominate, broadcast TV is expected to endure for decades. Similarly, despite the rise of ebooks, many still cherish printed books. Personally, I love ebooks, especially for travel or during busy workdays. Packing hundreds of books into one small device is incredibly … [Read more...] about Printed Books: Enduring Charm in a Digital Age
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Kobo Plus Subscription Service Launched in Spain
Rakuten Kobo has announced the launch of the Kobo Plus e-book and audiobook subscription service in Spain. With this, avid readers in Spain will have access to more than 1.5 million e-books and over 200,000 audiobooks for a fixed monthly fee. Currently, Kobo is offering three plans to choose from to suit diverse reading requirements. There is the Kobo Plus Read which will … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus Subscription Service Launched in Spain
The Sudden Fall of ebook Sales
In today’s era of digitalization, when everyone is buying subscriptions for online content, physical books are giving hard competition to e-books. Technology is good, but sometimes people are interested in old-fashioned artifacts. And, reading physical books is one of them. This is boosting the publishing industry. Let’s find out more on what is the current growth of hard … [Read more...] about The Sudden Fall of ebook Sales
Are You a Follower of Reid Moon on Instagram?
Are you following Reid Moon's Instagram account? Reid owns Moon's Rare Books, and you can find the store in Provo, Utah, in the United States. Reid Moon shares cool glimpses of really old books on his Instagram! His newest video discusses prayer books from Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, and Florence Nightingale, a super important person in England. These books are … [Read more...] about Are You a Follower of Reid Moon on Instagram?
Kindle buying guide: Find out which e-reader is right for you
Source Planning to buy a Kindle during this New Year's deal? Whether you are a new e-reader or want to upgrade your e-reader in 2024, this guide is helpful for all. For book lovers, Amazon Kindle is a great choice to update your digital library with favorite reads. This e-reader platform is also very useful for regular travelers and the working class to read the best … [Read more...] about Kindle buying guide: Find out which e-reader is right for you
Contents First Released Popular Web Novels of Tappytoon as English E-Books on Amazon Kindle
Source On December 20, “The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway” by ChaCha Kim and “I Tamed My Ex-Husband's Mad Dog” by Jkyum were released on Amazon Kindle in the U.S. On December 19, Contents First – a global leader in digital comics, announced that it would start publishing English e-book versions of these web novels popularized by its Tappytoon reading platform. … [Read more...] about Contents First Released Popular Web Novels of Tappytoon as English E-Books on Amazon Kindle
New Amazon Your Books feature is a comprehensive hub for your literary world
Amazon has launched a new innovative feature — Your Books which acts to serve as a one-stop solution for efficient management of all the books you have ever bought via Amazon. In other words, it consolidates all your purchased books, spanning digital, physical, and audiobook formats, into a single, easily searchable hub. Interestingly, the section also includes those books that … [Read more...] about New Amazon Your Books feature is a comprehensive hub for your literary world
How E-ink Displays are Transforming the Publishing Industry
With the increasing use of digital technologies and other changing trends, the publishing industry has revolutionized to become more advanced for people. It has evolved from traditional books to digital layouts so readers can get the best reading experience from their favorite titles. While several technologies have contributed to its incredible transformation, the role of … [Read more...] about How E-ink Displays are Transforming the Publishing Industry
Fair and Impartial: Here’s How Digital Books Benefits Children
Digital books have become standard for kids nowadays. This could be indicated by the statistics of 2022, where over 250.76 million children's books were sold. Of all the genres, fictional books dominated the category sales, with over 184 million copies sold in 2022. Amidst the rising trend of digital books, one controversial claim people make is that the former isn't similar … [Read more...] about Fair and Impartial: Here’s How Digital Books Benefits Children
Evolution & History of E-books
Despite the common e-book myths and backlashes, e-books have become the new face of famous textbooks and titles for bibliophiles. Its popularity shows a gradual increase, with a projected growth of 1.12 billion users by 2027. Meanwhile, its revenue is likely to show an annual growth rate of 2.01%. At such a pace, its market volume might stand at $15.9 billion USD by … [Read more...] about Evolution & History of E-books
E-books Myths: 5 Things You Must Know
E-books have gained popularity due to their portability and any-time, anywhere approach. Based on the yearly analysis of e-books sales, about 364,38 e-books were sold per minute in 2020. Moreover, the pandemic wave boosted its sales even more in the following rise. Amidst the rise and popularity of e-books, there are many things that are still a myth about these writeups. While … [Read more...] about E-books Myths: 5 Things You Must Know
E-Book Platforms Face-Off: Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle
Both Google Play Books and Amazon Kindle are very popular among readers. But when it comes to choosing one of them, it can be tricky to make the selection. So, we've created this Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle comparison guide to make the selection easier. Hope this helps: Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle Google Play Books is an e-book digital distribution service … [Read more...] about E-Book Platforms Face-Off: Google Play Books vs Amazon Kindle
Merlot of Paperd.ink – Reliable Open-Source E-paper Display Board
E-paper displays have wide applications in various fields, such as e-books, e-newspapers, signage, etc. This technology is a boon for builders, creators, designers, online publishers, and artists. It increases work efficiency, has low power consumption, and provides high visibility under different lighting conditions. These electronic papers (combined with an open-source … [Read more...] about Merlot of Paperd.ink – Reliable Open-Source E-paper Display Board
Audiobook sales spike in the Netherlands
Physical bookstores are popular again in the Netherlands, after losing out to their online counterparts during the pandemic. As NLTimes reported citing inputs from the CPNB foundation, there has been a 16 percent increase in the sale of books via physical bookstores, something that also led to a 25 percent increase in turnover for the bookstores. While that is a welcome change … [Read more...] about Audiobook sales spike in the Netherlands