Fan Fiction to live in Kindle Worlds

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CNNMoney reports on Amazon’s plan to monetize Fan Fiction via their new “Kindle Worlds” platform. It will be interesting to see if this works, or if it will become a legal nightmare as non-affiliated “writers” use copyrighted characters and story lines for their own ends.

The idea “sounds” good, but it also has the familiar ring of Google’s constant/ongoing/infinite battles with copyright holders over their efforts to sell scanned Google Books. I cannot see this going smoothly.

New 13-inch E Ink eReader coming from Sony.

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GoodeReader offers a post and video on a new 13-inch E Ink Sony eReader.

Leading tablets compared.

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Siliconangle.com pits Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 against iPad Mini, Nexus 7 + Kindle Fire HD.

Pics and specifications at the link.

Pocketbook announces new eReading devices.

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GoodeReader says Pocketbook is bringing two new E Ink Readers (one of those utilizing a full color e-Ink Triton 2 display) and a tablet to the eReading market.

There’s no telling if or when we’ll see these devices in North America, but the European market is in line to benefit. Pictures and video at the link.

Amazon positioning for Russian Kindle?

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Engadget posted on Amazon’s rumored move of its Kindle digital publishing platform into the Russian marketplace as the eBook giant continues its push for global domination.

New web site will help compare and choose the best eReader for you.

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Digital Book World posted on soon-to-launch ReaderRocket.com, a new web site expected April 18th that will help you pick the perfect eBook Reader to suit your tastes.

eBook Revolution Update

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This could be a good thing or a bad thing. Digital Book World reports that Amazon will launch a cover creating tool for Indie authors.

Internet Retailer says Sony will target young readers with Kids’ Corner site.

This is kind of cool. Casual Living says a new digital fabric sample book is on the way from The Robert Allen Design Group for use in the interior design trade.

The Guardian wonders which Tablet is the best for reading.

CNET tells us where to get refurbished Kindle Fire Tablets for $69.99.

eBook prices on the rise…temporarily.

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Digital Book World updates us on recent eBook price swings but suggests the increases will only be temporary. More ups and downs are expected as the market matures.

More on Amazon’s acquisition of GoodReads

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Insider Monkey offers more on Amazon’s acquisition of GoodReads. Will the eBook giant become unstoppable?

Pressure on Kobo and Sony to Compete.

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GoodeReader has a story on how the competition is getting tough for eBook retailers Kobo and Sony in light of Amazon’s planned acquisition of GoodReads.