Despite the launch of the Amazon.de German Kindle store in April of this year and the designation of Germany by many industry leaders as the next front line of digital publishing, e-book sales have not taken off as they were originally expected. Unlike its U.S. online counterpart, which now sells more e-books than print, the German Kindle store sells only one e-book for every … [Read more...] about Libreka Seeks to Broaden Digital Reading in Germany
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The Good e-Reader Newsletter Issue 3
We are sending out the most recent edition of our Good e-Reader Newsletter today! This is our 3rd issue and we'd like to thank everyone who has signed up thus far to receive it! Signing up is totally free and the Good e-Reader Newsletter is perfect for people who want to get the most essential stories of the week. The Good e-Reader Newsletter gives you 6 of the top stories … [Read more...] about The Good e-Reader Newsletter Issue 3
Free Calibre Download Lets Authors Digitally Self-publish
With a user base of over 2 million unique downloads since its release in August 2009, Calibre file conversion software is making it possible for authors to convert their Open Office, Word, and other text files to formats that are compatible with numerous e-readers through Windows, OS, and Linux. By putting the capability in the hands of the authors, this software, which also … [Read more...] about Free Calibre Download Lets Authors Digitally Self-publish
What Brand e-Reader do you have? Top 10 Poll Results
We ran a poll in December 2010 and January 2011 on what brand of e-reader proved to be the most popular with the regular visitors of Good e-Reader. This poll was run during the crucial holiday season and the month afterwords. We did not ask what e-reader in particular people had, but only what brand they decided to go with. We had 647 votes total cast in two months and the … [Read more...] about What Brand e-Reader do you have? Top 10 Poll Results
E-Readers Can Give Textbook Publishers A Run For Their Money
I teach high school English for a very special population of teenagers. Some of them have been classified to receive special education services, and many more probably fell so far through cracks that they were never identified back in elementary school. Interestingly enough, many of my students have already officially quit school and some even already have their GEDs. The … [Read more...] about E-Readers Can Give Textbook Publishers A Run For Their Money
New Study shows that 65% have increased reading due to ebooks
The rising popularity with ebooks in its many forms is kind of astounding! Amazon has just reported a few weeks ago that eBooks are outselling tangible books and retail giant Barnes and Noble is not meeting the same fate of rival Borders, due to the success of their ebook library and Nook e-Readers. A new study has been been conducted by iModerate Research Technologies and … [Read more...] about New Study shows that 65% have increased reading due to ebooks
Good e-Reader Week in Review – Nov 8th to 14th 2010
Welcome to another edition of the Good e-Reader week in Review! Today we look back at all of the newsworthy events that have transpired over the course of the last week. We saw a few different screen technology debut from Samsung, Triton Displays and others! We can say for sure, that the recent advent of E-Readers, Tablets and Smartphones the industry is collectivly spending … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Nov 8th to 14th 2010
Good e-Reader Week in Review Nov 31 to Oct 7 2010
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Week in Review, where we cover all of the latest news on e-Readers, Tablets, Digital Publishing and eBooks! In the last week we have a fair ton of announcements regarding the immident launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Whether you live in the USA, Canada or anywhere in the world, we have exclusive information in terms of pricing and regional … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review Nov 31 to Oct 7 2010
Good e-Reader Week in Review – Oct 10 to Oct 16 2010
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Week in Review. This week we have seen a few new e-readers and tablet computers released. We also take a look at Borders and BookBrewer's new self publishing program 'Get Published'. Over the past week we have done a ton of video reviews and video comparisons. We reviewed the Barnes and Noble Nook WI-FI,S Sony PRS-650 and Sony PRS-350. Of … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Oct 10 to Oct 16 2010
Good E-Reader Week in Review – Aug 16 to Aug 23 2010
Welcome to another outstanding edition of the Good E-Reader week in Review! As always, we cover the most meaningful and relevant news stories of the week in the Tablet, Slate PC and E-Reader sector. This week, we take a look at a number of new videos we uploaded, covering Converting eBooks with Calibre, a review of the Augen Gentouch 78 Tablet PC and many others. We also … [Read more...] about Good E-Reader Week in Review – Aug 16 to Aug 23 2010