Category: Publishers

Kindle allows family eBook reading

PC Mag says the new Kindle update will include Family Library where families can share eBook titles.

Amazon and Hachette end feud

GeekWire reports that Amazon and Hachette have settled their long dispute over eBook pricing. I wonder if that means cheaper eBooks for anyone. I hope it was worth the uncertainty that they injected into the eBook market for months on end.

Indie authors remain contenders for top spot

Digital Book World reports Indie published books still grabbing top spots on the best-seller lists.

Kindle versus the Fire Phone

Insider Higher Ed explains why the Kindle is a success story and the Fire Phone isn’t.

World eBook market to double by 2020

Citing Global eBooks Market Forecast 2001-2020, the Providence Journal says the world consumer eBook market will more than double from $7-Billion to $16.7-Billion by 2020.

How to publish for Amazon, iBooks and others.

PC Advisor offers step-by-step instructions on publishing your own eBook.

Original Kindle versus the Kindle Voyage

Boingboing compares the original Kindle to the newest Amazon Kindle Voyage.

Scribd adds 30-thousand audiobook titles to the catalog

PC Mag reports eBook subscription service Scribd is adding 30-thousand audiobooks to its catalog.

Moscow metro stations turning into eBook libraries

According to Gizmodo Moscow’s metro stations are turning into eBook libraries.

User-curated eBook discovery at Oyster

Digital Book World reports eBook subscriptions service Oyster is adding user-curated recommendations to eBook discovery.