Jun 26
Many thanks to Jorgen for a link to a thought-provoking piece at The Independent on surviving (and reading) in the age of distraction.
Jun 24
eBookNewser offers a list of reading and eBook related social media networks. They vary from place to place but think book club, fan club and chat forum all rolled into one. Some of these networks have been in place for years awaiting the eBook Revolution and you can tell which sites have set the high …
Jun 23
Techradar offers an explanation for the recent mysterious appearance of J.K. Rowling’s new website Pottermore. The site started rumors flying about whether Rowling was going to release a new book in the Harry Potter series. According to Techradar the site will provide interactive information and allow fans of the series to explore Harry Potter’s world. …
Jun 22
PCWorld posted on Barnes and Noble’s announcement that its Nookbooks are outselling the store’s offering of ‘paper’ books three to one. This is good news in light of a report at Bloomberg that B&N posted a quarterly loss as a result of its investments in digital publishing and shortfalls incurred by Borders’ bankruptcy.
Jun 21
TechConnect Magazine tells us that only a short month after its unveiling the Kobo eReader Touch Edition is now available in the US and Canada. Available in black, lilac, blue and silver the $129.99 US and $139.99 Canadian device features a 6-inch Pearl E Ink screen and access to Kobobooks’ 2.3-million titles.
Jun 20
Planning to read on your summer vacation? Whether you do it on a Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader or iPad it pays to put some thought into their protection and care. With that in mind, GoodeReader has posted some suggestions to help you avoid destroying your device, and to minimize the damage if it occurs.
Jun 19
Techdirt offers a post where Indie author J.A. Konrath has a few words regarding the Mystery Writers of America’s outdated thinking, and draws a parallel with some of the mindsets seen among traditional publishers who seem reluctant to embrace the eBook Revolution in its entirety. The truth is the new open digital publishing market has …
Jun 17
Internet search giant Google continues to quietly develop its eBook sales and search capabilities. I say ‘quietly’ because for a giant, Google is relatively hushed as it rolls out its Google eBooks program compared to chief rivals Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, etc. (All known for fighting over the limelight.) GalleyCat posted on Google’s recent …
Jun 16
XbitLaboratories reports on the persistent rumor that Amazon.com is developing a tablet bearing the codename “Hollywood” that will expand the online retailer’s digital content delivery system beyond its industry leading Kindle E Ink eReader. I’ve got a feeling they’ll announce this device in the lead-up to the 2011 holiday season.
Jun 15
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. We’ve long grumbled about the big eBook retailer’s insistence on proprietary formats, registration, memberships, etc. that force the consumer to read their eBook purchases on specific ‘tethered’ devices or platforms. One could buy an eBook, but had to read it where and how the retailer dictated. Well, this …
