Amazon has just unveiled a new system today for authors called Buy For Others. It gives authors the ability to buy their own ebooks and gift them for social media giveaways, give newsletter subscribers a review copy or even give them away at events. The feature keeps everything in-house: Authors who purchase their own ebook through the feature will earn back royalties just … [Read more...] about Authors can now easily gift Kindle Books with Buy For Others
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The Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 is on sale
The Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 is available right now as a Lightning Deal and you can pick up a new e-reader for $199, which is a savings of $50 off of the regular price of $249. This is the first time that Amazon has ever discounted their flagship e-reader since it was released late last year. The new Kindle Oasis features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with resolution … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 is on sale
Amazon is going to launch the Kindle in Sweden
Amazon is planning on launching an Amazon website in Sweden and is in advanced talks with several Nordic logistics companies including PostNord, according to local media reports. PostNord communications director Thomas Backteman told Breakit that Amazon contacted the company about deliveries. Amazon didn’t reveal when it would come to Sweden, but Backteman thinks it will happen … [Read more...] about Amazon is going to launch the Kindle in Sweden
What are the driving factors for upgrading an e-reader?
E-Readers do not have the same upgrade cycle that smartphones and tablets enjoy. Every year Qualcomm releases a series of new Snapdragon processors that flagship phones employ and Apple continues to develop their own for iPads and iPhones. RAM and internal storage continues to increase and battery life continues to improve. The vast majority of e-readers are using the i.MX6 … [Read more...] about What are the driving factors for upgrading an e-reader?
Guided View for Comics now available from Kindle Direct Publishing
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has just added an early access feature that will be a boon for indie authors and small presses. Comixology Guided View is now available for creators to to develop their own comics and manga. You can now import a PDF Comic book, create panels, specify mask color for Guided view transitions, and preview instantaneously. This feature is only … [Read more...] about Guided View for Comics now available from Kindle Direct Publishing
Arabic language books now available on the Kindle
Amazon has just announced Kindle customers around the globe can now enjoy reading from a growing selection of more than 12,000 Arabic language Kindle books on Kindle devices and the free Kindle app for iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets and Fire Tablets. Readers will find close to 12,000 popular Arabic language titles in the Kindle Store including books from leading … [Read more...] about Arabic language books now available on the Kindle
Woot is selling the entry level Kindle for $42
Woot is selling the basic entry level Kindle e-reader for $42 and you can purchase up to ten of them for this price and they are fulfilled by Amazon and will be shipped out in June 29th. The device that Woot is selling is the 7th generation Kindle model, which came out in 2014. It is slightly heavier and thicker. Kindle 7 also does not have bluetooth to enable whispersync … [Read more...] about Woot is selling the entry level Kindle for $42
Amazon Announces the Best Books of 2018
Amazon has just announced the best books for the first half of 2018. The Amazon editors normally do this twice a year and it gives readers a chance to discover new authors or to be made aware of new titles from their favorites. All of these books are available in print and digital. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover: Tara Westover didn't see the inside of a classroom until … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces the Best Books of 2018
Amazon Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale
If you want to get the latest generation Kindle e-readers before they are discontinued and new models come out, Amazon is having a 25% off sale. The Kindle Basic Touch is only $59.99 and the Kindle Paperwhite is available for $99. Amazon tends to discount both of these e-readers during special holidays, such as Mother's Day and Father's Day. The Kindle for Kids Bundle has … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale