Amazon has announced that during the month of October they are putting the spotlight on self-published authors. They are putting the spotlight on content submitted via Kindle Direct Publishing, CreateSpace and Audiobook Creation Exchange. The celebration will include a dedicated Amazon landing page and special features on Facebook.There are thousands of titles written by … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Powered by Indie Author Promo
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2016 Review – White
Amazon released a new Kindle Paperwhite in July and the tech specs are basically the same as the 2015 edition, except this model is available in white. Tradtionally Amazon has always released e-readers that are black and now that a white one is easily accessible in North America and Europe many people are wondering if the new white body hinders or enhances the e-book reading … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2016 Review – White
Amazon Kindle Gets a Brand New RSS Reader
The vast majority of websites are not optimized for mobile and if you have a Kindle, you will likely notice that it is hard to browse most of the modern web. This has all changed with a new RSS Reader called Reabble.Reabble is a web-based RSS reader that optimized for Amazon Kindle's builtin web browser, can also be used for other E-Ink devices. Reabble hooks into the RSS … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Gets a Brand New RSS Reader
Kindle Reading Fund Launches to Provide eBooks
Amazon has a long but quiet history of giving back. It has launched initiatives to employ disabled veterans and their spouses, created the Amazon Smile website that supports consumers' favorite charities, and more. But now, the company that started with books is getting back to its roots with the launch of the Kindle Reading Fund, a branch of the organization that will provide … [Read more...] about Kindle Reading Fund Launches to Provide eBooks
Amazon has just put the new Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale
Amazon released a new entry level Kindle a few months ago and gave people an option to choose their color, black or white. At the same time the Paperwhite also got the same color options, but Amazon did not change the hardware. If you are in the market for a brand new e-reader, Amazon has just discounted both models by $20. You can buy the Kindle for $59.99 and the Paperwhite … [Read more...] about Amazon has just put the new Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale
Kindle in Motion Feature Is Cool, But Do Readers Like It?
Amazon has a quirky option for ebooks called Kindle in Motion, and the news has been strangely uneventful. This feature, incorporated into certain titles, places moving graphics in various locations throughout the text. They can be limited to the cover, as in the clouds floating behind the spooky house in Edgar Allan Poe's "Darkness There," or they can be scattered in the text … [Read more...] about Kindle in Motion Feature Is Cool, But Do Readers Like It?
How often do consumers upgrade their e-reader?
Every year Amazon and Kobo release new flagship e-readers and they all enjoy heavy promotion online. Every major online news agency reviews and recommends their preferred pick and it's easy to get lost in the hype. There is not very much raw data available when it comes to people upgrading their existing e-reader to a new model. A few weeks ago we conducted some research and … [Read more...] about How often do consumers upgrade their e-reader?
Target will begin Selling Kindle Hardware in October
Target has just signed a new deal with Amazon and the retailer is now selling Kindle e-Readers and Fire tablets on their website. Starting in October the same devices will hit retail shelves.In 2012 Target stopped selling Kindle devices because they acted as a gateway to the Amazon ecosystem and Target wanted everyone to buy stuff from their stores. Fast forward a few … [Read more...] about Target will begin Selling Kindle Hardware in October
Interview with David Blum the Editor of Kindle Singles
Amazon Kindle Singles are carefully selected original works that range in page length between 5,000 to 30,000 words. Authors and publishers are carefully vetted to insure a high degree of quality and the works sell for around $2.00 on average. David Blum is the final arbiter of what goes up for sale and today he conducted an interview with Good e-Reader to talk about Kindle … [Read more...] about Interview with David Blum the Editor of Kindle Singles
Amazon Kindle 2014 vs Kindle 2016
Amazon has just refreshed their entry level Kindle e-reader for the first time since 2014. The new device features 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, whereas the older version only has 128 MB of RAM and 2 GB of internal storage.The 8th generation Kindle has a resolution of 800x600, which is the exact same as the older model. The big changes with the new version is … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 2014 vs Kindle 2016
Amazon Kindle 8th Generation 2016 Review
The new Amazon Kindle has been available for a few weeks and this is the first model that you can choose a different color. Most Kindles are only available in black, but you now have the option to select white. This is the first time the entry level Kindle has undergone a dramatic change, the last time this occurred was in 2014. Is this worth upgrading if you have an older … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 8th Generation 2016 Review
Kindle Development Team is Hosting a Q/A
The Kindle Development Team is hosting a question and answer session on the official Amazon Kindle Forums. It will be starting at 7 AM PST on July 18th and will be running for 24 hours.The nature of the Q/A session is sort vague, they don't really mention what is up for discussion and what type of information they are sharing. It is very likely that it will abide by the … [Read more...] about Kindle Development Team is Hosting a Q/A
Here are the Best Kindle Deals for for Prime Day
The second annual Prime Day is officially here and Amazon has plenty of Kindle deals for Canadian and American customers. It seems as thought the bulk of the discounts that are available are for US residents only, but Canadians do have a few models to choose from.CanadiansAmazon Kindle Paperwhite - $99 (regular price $139.99)Amazon Kindle Voyage - $229 (regular … [Read more...] about Here are the Best Kindle Deals for for Prime Day