The Netherlands has witnessed a surge in its book buyers lately. Residents have bought about 43.2 million books in 2022, which is a 0.4% increase from 2021. Several reasons contributed to the growth, including the spike of audiobooks (as per the reports of CPNB) and the reclaimed edge of traditional bookstores after the ghastly pandemic. There was also an uptick in … [Read more...] about Netherlands Sees a Rise in Foreign Language Books
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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
Amazon is now selling Kindle e-readers in the Netherlands
Amazon has just opened up a fully functional store in the Netherlands, where they are selling Kindle e-readers, print books, along with goods and food items. Amazon initially launched a Netherlands store back in 2014, but only sold ebooks and distributed Prime video. Customers who wanted to buy a Kindle, had to get it somewhere else. People who bought Kindle books, and didn't … [Read more...] about Amazon is now selling Kindle e-readers in the Netherlands
BUKU Launches New Unlimited Digital Textbook Program in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is the fastest growing market when it comes to digital publishing. There are a ton of startups and established companies that are taking advantage of gaps in the marketplace. Elly's Choice and Kobo both have unlimited e-book subscription programs. Storytel is enjoying a monopoly when it comes to unlimited audiobooks, after acquiring their sole … [Read more...] about BUKU Launches New Unlimited Digital Textbook Program in the Netherlands
E-Books and e-Readers are booming in the Netherlands
E-Books and e-Readers are growing in the Netherlands and this a boon for the entire digital publishing industry. In April, May and June e-book sales increased by 10% and e-book subscription services grew by a staggering 430% compared to the second quarter last year. This is attributed to Kobo Plus, which has been gaining traction. 88.3% of the titles in the bestseller list … [Read more...] about E-Books and e-Readers are booming in the Netherlands
Dutch e-Book Sales Increase by 10% in Q3 2016
Over the course of the past six months Dutch e-book sales have been strong. During the 2nd quarter the digital format increased by 9% over the same period last year and in Q3 2016 sales have increased another 10%. The Netherlands bookselling industry has sold 39 million books in the last twelve months and 6.4% of them have been e-books. To give you a sense on how far the … [Read more...] about Dutch e-Book Sales Increase by 10% in Q3 2016
E-Book Sales Increase 9% in the Netherlands
E-Book sales have increased 9% in the second quarter of 2016 in the Netherlands. This is the first time that sales have seen positive growth in quite awhile. In the first quarter of the year sales fell 7% and in Q4 2015 they fell 1%. One of the reasons why e-books are doing so well, is because the prices have come down. Â Overall, the average price of an e-book from a major … [Read more...] about E-Book Sales Increase 9% in the Netherlands
e-Book Sales Continue to Decline in the Netherlands
The Netherlands e-book industry continues to decline and in the first quarter of 2016 it fell 7% compared to the same quarter in 2015. This is not to say that e-book adoption is plummeting, far from it. The public library system is starting to see record levels of e-lending and e-book subscription services such as Elly's Choice, Bliyoo and Mofibo are starting to catch on. … [Read more...] about e-Book Sales Continue to Decline in the Netherlands
Mofibo Wants to Compete Against Bliyoo
The Netherlands e-book subscription scene is starting to heat up with a new entrant into the market. Mofibo launched last week and they offer customers an unlimited amount of Dutch and English e-books and audiobooks for 12.99 Euros per month. Mofibo was founded in 2013 in Denmark and just expanded into Sweden and the Netherlands. Every day their readers are consuming over 1 … [Read more...] about Mofibo Wants to Compete Against Bliyoo
e-Books Account for 6.5% of the Netherlands Book Selling Industry
The e-book industry in the Netherlands is on the rise and in 2015 they accounted for 6.5% of the entire print industry. The continued growth is inspiring a new generation of companies that are starting to disrupt traditional book selling. A few times a year, CB Logistics releases an e-book barometer that takes a look at the overall health of the industry. They found in 2015 … [Read more...] about e-Books Account for 6.5% of the Netherlands Book Selling Industry
eBook Sales Increase 25% in the Netherlands
e-Book sales have plateaued in North America and the United Kingdom, but other markets are starting to takeoff. The Netherlands is one country where digital content is starting to enjoy growth. The Netherlands has seen a 25% increase in e-book sales compared to the same period in 2014. One of the big proponents of growth are e-book subscription sites such as Elly's Choice. … [Read more...] about eBook Sales Increase 25% in the Netherlands
Amazon Now Selling eBooks and e-Readers in the Netherlands
Amazon will be opening up their online bookstore and selling e-readers in the Netherlands this coming Wednesday. Over 20,000 eBooks will be available in Dutch and 2 million in English, giving readers a ton of content to be able to devour. In the Netherlands Amazon will be competing primarily against BOL.COM, the largest online bookstore. 60% of all eBooks currently being … [Read more...] about Amazon Now Selling eBooks and e-Readers in the Netherlands
eBook Piracy a Big Deal in the Netherlands
When people think of countries that have the biggest eBook piracy problem, we often think of China, Russia and Vietnam. According to a new report, one of the most guilty countries of rampant piracy in Europe, is the Netherlands. Dutch research firm GfK. has stated that 10% of digital books in the Netherlands are actually paid for. The bulk of the content out there is pirated … [Read more...] about eBook Piracy a Big Deal in the Netherlands
Asus Eee Pad Transformer 3G might be ready by October
One of the best selling Android tablets that is doing the rounds today is the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and one reason for it to be so is the quite affordable price tag of $400. The other interesting feature of this device is the optional keyboard dock accessory which comes with the device. The docking station not only transforms the tablet into a notebook sort of thing but also … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Transformer 3G might be ready by October