Oct 30
GoodeReader posted on HarperCollins’ move to sell their eBook titles directly to readers. They’re launching the dedicated app for Android and iOS. We saw this one coming a long time ago, the question now is whether publishers that make this move will also make it cost-effective and logical for the consumer to purchase directly. (I have …
Oct 29
Gizmag says that Amazon Kindle Matchbook has gone live. This new program is designed to give you digital copies of previously purchased hard copy editions. The deal won’t apply to all books, so you’ll have to check out the fine print.
Oct 28
According to the Telegraph.co.uk Bloomsbury Publishing says half of its best-selling titles are sold as eBooks.
Oct 27
Digital Trends’ Andrew Couts wonders about the future of “paper” books in the digital age.
Oct 25
PBSMediashift offers the top 10 eBook bestsellers for the week ending October 20. According to GalleyCat the New York Times Style Guide update will spell the word eBook as “e-book,” keeping the dash in place. (Even though the same guide will switch spellings from “e-mail” to “email.” So go figure.) The Library Journal says librarians …
Oct 24
Good news over at GoodeReader for any Barnes and Noble Nook fans in the crowd. It looks like B&N is preparing to launch a new upgraded version of their popular Nook eBook reader. It will be E Ink with a similar quality display to the Kindle Paperwhite reader. B&N is still is the fight!
Oct 23
BBC News has the details on Apple’s launch of the new iPad Air and an updated iPad Mini that features a retina display among other things. Specifics and video at the link.
Oct 22
The Los Angeles Times says in a post that the pressure is on Apple at an event today where it is expected to roll out new versions of its regular and mini iPads.
Oct 21
Tech2 posted on the challenges facing publishers as the eBook Revolution grows and online retailers take the dominant position.
Oct 20
PCMag quotes a of Pew’s Internet & American Life survey that says 35 percent of Americans (16+) now own a tablet. Are they all reading eBooks? Well that remains to be seen, but it’s sure an encouraging amount of growth. (Especially in a slowly recovering global economy. Can you imagine the eBook Revolution in a …
