Onyx Boox is going to be issuing a new firmware update in early December and it will give users some great digital note taking functionality with ebooks. You will be able to highlight, annotate and draw on popular ebook formats such as DJVU, EPUB, FB2 and Mobi. This is in addition to new support for comic book and manga formats such as CBR and CBZ. Onyx Boox is the only brand … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to draw on ebooks with Onyx Boox e-readers
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How can Barnes and Noble make the Nook relevant again?
Barnes and Noble was recently acquired by Elliott Management and they took the company private. Right before they did, the bookseller said that the Nook saw fourth quarter sales decrease 17.38% over the same period in fiscal 2018. NOOK sales for all of fiscal 2019 decreased 17.36% over fiscal 2018. The new CEO James Daunt—currently the CEO of Waterstones, the UK bookstore chain … [Read more...] about How can Barnes and Noble make the Nook relevant again?
Libraries positively impact retail ebook sales
There is a growing negative sentiment that when libraries loan out print or ebooks, that it cannibalizes retail sales. This is why Macmillan took the unprecedented step in only allowing libraries one digital copy of their new ebooks and embargoed additional copies until eight weeks later. Libraries and distributors such as Overdrive, Bibliotheca and Hoopa have publicly stated … [Read more...] about Libraries positively impact retail ebook sales
ALA starts an online petition against new Macmillan ebook policy
The American Library Association has just written a petition, citing their utter and complete disdain for the new Macmillan library terms. Macmillan is basically only allowing one ebook copy to be available for libraries during the first eight weeks of release and libraries can only issue one ebook at a time. In a July memo addressed to Macmillan authors, illustrators, and … [Read more...] about ALA starts an online petition against new Macmillan ebook policy
Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
The Microsoft ebook store had a tumultuous existence when it launched a few years ago. The only way to read the books was with the Edge Browser and Microsoft devoted hundreds of hours to introduce new features and enhancements. When Microsoft shuttered their bookstore a couple of months ago, the writing was on the wall that Edge would lose support to read ebooks and this has … [Read more...] about Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
The best e-readers to borrow ebooks from the library
In Canada and the United States the vast majority of public libraries have an ebook collection. Overdrive stated that they power 95% of all libraries and there are a number of smaller companies that are involved in this field as well, such as Hoopla and Bibliotheca. There are a number of e-readers that have functionality to deliver ebooks right from the library and read them … [Read more...] about The best e-readers to borrow ebooks from the library
Digital Publishers see strong gains in audiobooks and ebooks
Major publishers have all reported that the second quarter of 2019 that audiobook sales are increasing and ebooks are doing quite well. Audiobooks are not really a surprise, everyone is busy digitizing their front-list and also paying more attention to their backlist. The fact that ebook sales are doing well, is partly attributed to movie tie-ins and customers have got used to … [Read more...] about Digital Publishers see strong gains in audiobooks and ebooks
80% of books published from 1924 to 1963 should be in the public domain
Books entering the public domain are not easy to figure out. This year most books from 1923 entered the public domain with, more to follow every year. But there's another source of public domain works: until the 1976 Copyright Act, US works were not copyrighted unless they were registered, and then they quickly became public domain unless that registration was renewed. One … [Read more...] about 80% of books published from 1924 to 1963 should be in the public domain
Amazon Publishing Nabs Several Top Authors
Amazon Publishing certainly isn't new to the industry anymore, but somehow, people continue to be surprised by the names the company manages to publish under its different imprints. According to Publishing Perspectives, Dean Koontz, horror author of more than 45 titles, is the latest name to sign with Amazon for a five-book deal, the first of which will release … [Read more...] about Amazon Publishing Nabs Several Top Authors
The Myths about Blue Light, Screen Time, and Eye Damage
Experts and advocates have warned for some time--pretty much since the advent of widespread mobile device use--that the screens themselves were physically harmful to users. With a lot of the focus being on damage to the retina due to "blue light" from overly bright smartphone and tablets screens, people have not only bought into the fear, but retailers have also bought the … [Read more...] about The Myths about Blue Light, Screen Time, and Eye Damage
Simon & Schuster changes audiobook and ebook terms for libraries
Simon and Schuster has just notified libraries that they will have new terms for audiobooks and ebooks that will go into effect on August 1st, 2019. Digital books will now have two year licenses, instead of one. New releases will cost libraries around $38.99 and $52.99. The publisher will also provide libraries with a select number of ebook titles and libraries will only pay … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster changes audiobook and ebook terms for libraries