eBook Rumors

GoodeReader says digital publishers are reporting healthy increases in eBook and audiobook sales in the second quarter of 2019.

The Verge reports that J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye will soon be published in eBook format.

According to a GoodeReader report, Walmart is finally embracing the eBook game by launching a Kobo Aura Walmart eBook Edition eReader for just $69.96.

This after the sole Kobo distributor for the US and retail giant seemed to have gone passive after inking the deal with the international eBook seller.

That price and eBook selection is bound to grab some attention. (And maybe provide a much-needed shake up in the Amazon-dominated eBook Revolution.)

GoodeReader wonders what eReader you’ll buy this year now that the devices are experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

GeekWire lays out the impact of legacy publishing attacks on the public library system.

Station KSHB reports that the Kansas City Public Library now offers teens eReading rooms of their own.

TheChestnutPost.com reports that FlipHTML5 has launched a Free eBook Publisher.

GoodeReader says that Best Buy is still offering big discounts on Kindle eReaders.

The Redmond Reporter takes issue with legacy publishing’s continued attacks on the eBook Revolution, libraries and readers.

Mashable reports on legacy publishing’s continued war against the eBook Revolution, public libraries and the public. (It’s publishing giant Macmillan’s turn to wear the black hat.)