Category: eBook Software

First Persian eReader “Fidibo” Now Available

GoodeReader reports on Iranian company Fidibo’s launch of its Persian-optimized eBook reader with integrated eBookstore. The first of its kind Fidibo Hannah F1 is now available.

eBook Readers Beat Tablets for Reading

TechLector argues the case that eBook Readers beat tablets for reading. They’re easier on the eyes.

Kobo and Serial Box launch Royal Wedding eBooks

The Bookseller says Kobo and Serial Box plan to launch an eBook series inspired by the upcoming royal wedding.

Microsoft revamping eBook Reading with Update

GoodeReader reports on Microsoft revamping eBook reading with a new April 30, Windows Update.

eBook Sales Increase in South Korea

The Korea Bizwire report “Ebook Sales Push Publishing Industry to New Heights” suggests that the Publishers Weekly talk of declining eBook sales may only apply to the US with South Korean publishers reporting a 17% increase in sales. The eBook Revolution continues to spread globally as Amazon tries to lock down the US market.

2017 eBook Sales Decline Suggests Market Share is shifting away from Amazon

A GoodeReader post talks about a 10% decline in eBook sales in 2017 that can be directly attributed to the agency model (or price-fixing) where the legacy publishers set eBook prices ridiculously high to drive consumers to cheaper paperback and hardcover sales. It’s important to note that the quoted research is “skewed” because it does not include sales …

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Audiobook Narrator Ana Clements Interview

FangirlNation shares their interview with audiobook narrator Ana Clements.

38% of US Kids and Teens Read on Tablets

GoodeReader reports that research shows 38 percent of US Children and Teens read on their Tablets.

Authors Call for Book Industry to Drop Plastic

The Bookseller writes about fifty authors calling on the book industry to drop plastic (straws, bags, etc.) in favor of  environmentally friendly alternatives.

American Readers’ Appetite Grows for eBooks and Audiobooks

Bustle illuminates a few things about American reading habits. Turns out people are sharing their quality time with their smartphones and eBooks, audiobooks and paper books.