Barnes and Noble has just removed the ability to download eBooks that you have bought from the online Nook Store. They did this so users could not download purchased content locally on their PC and either strip it of the encryption or use a 3rd party reading app. The Barnes and Noble customer care division has sent out a tweet, letting people know that this is their new … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Suspends the Ability to Download Nook eBooks
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Barnes and Noble Charging an Exorbitant Amount for UK eBooks – Updated
Barnes and Noble entered the United Kingdom on Monday, marking its first foray into international markets. The Nook line of e-Ink based readers are available and the company has opened up its eBook Store. There is a firestorm enveloping savvy UK customers, because digital books cost almost double the amount that Amazon sells them for. The UK Nook eBook store is almost two … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Charging an Exorbitant Amount for UK eBooks – Updated
Barnes and Noble Is Bringing Nook e-Readers and eBooks to the UK This October
Barnes and Noble has announced today that it is bringing its ebook store and Nook line of e-readers to the United Kingdom mid-October. This marks the first time the company has expanded outside of the USA. The company intends on marketing its Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight. You will be able to shop at the B&N bookstore, with over 2.5 million ebook … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Is Bringing Nook e-Readers and eBooks to the UK This October
Barnes and Noble Digital Division Could Suffer from Justice Department Settlement
Earlier in the week the Justice Department sued 6 major publishers and Apple in a price fixing scandal on ebooks. While Apple and Penguin continue to fight the case, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and Harpercollins decided to settle. This will create a cascading effort that will affect the Barnes and Noble ebook store. The announcement of the settlement sent … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Digital Division Could Suffer from Justice Department Settlement