eBook and Audiobook Sales Make Up 19% of HarperCollins’ Revenue

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GoodeReader writes that ebook and audiobook sales account for 19% of HarperCollins revenue.

Amazon Kindle Trade-in Deal

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The Verge urges you to take part in the Amazon Kindle trade-in deal. Get 25% off a new Kindle by trading in your old model.

Kobo eBooks and eReaders Launch at Walmart August 21

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According to a GoodeReader post Walmart will start selling Kobo eBooks and eReaders on August 21st.

Audiobook Narrator and Narrator Coach Johnny Heller Interviewed

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FangirlNation interviews audiobook narrator and narrator coach Johnny Heller.

Kobo Launches Clara HD Entry Level eReader

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GeekZone posted on the launch of Rakuten/Kobo’s Clara HD entry level eReader, and provides a mini-review in the process. Surely, this is timed to coincide with the coming Rakuten/Kobo-Walmart alliance set to take America by storm starting this August.

Reprogrammable Braille the Key to eBooks for Sight Impaired

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TechRadar writes about Harvard research into reprogrammable braille opening the door to eBooks for sight-impaired people.

Five Legal Free eBook and Audiobook Platforms

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Bustle offers five tips for downloading Free eBooks and Audiobooks. (That don’t involve eBook Piracy!)

British Publishing Breaks Revenue Records

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The Bookseller posted on record-breaking revenue gains in British Publishing with significant increases in eBook and audiobook sales.

Interview with Audiobook Narrator Tom Lennon

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FangirlNation shared an interview with audiobook narrator Tom Lennon.

Just $99 for Kobo Aura Edition 2 eReader

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GREAT savings for Canadians with the $99 Kobo Aura Edition 2 eReader (regular $129.99). Get it here.

US customers will miss out until the Kobo/Rakuten-Walmart Alliance lands this summer and puts the popular Kobo eReaders and eBooks in American Walmart bricks and mortar stores and online.