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 …
Category: Publishers
Apr 25
Audiobook Narrator Ana Clements Interview
FangirlNation shares their interview with audiobook narrator Ana Clements.
Apr 24
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.
Apr 20
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.
Apr 19
Kobo eBook Sales Increase 60%
GoodeReader reports that Kobo eBook sales have increased by 60%. That bodes well for the Walmart-Kobo/Rakuten alliance coming into effect in 2018 where the international eBook retailer will sell its eBook titles and eReaders at Walmart online and Walmart stores across the US.
Apr 18
Yomu eBook Reader App for Reading on Phones
Appolicious writes about the Yomu eBook Reader app that is designed specifically for reading on your phone.
Apr 17
China’s eBook Market to Hit $5.3-Billion (US) by 2020
According to a Xinhuanet article China’s eBook market is expected to hit $5.3-Billion by 2020.
Apr 16
The Best FREE eBook Converters on the Market
TechRadar lists the best FREE eBook Converters for 2018. Read your favorite titles on ANY device.
Apr 13
Convert eBooks to Audiobooks with Amazon Reader
GoodeReader enlisted text-to-speech assistant “Polly” to turn Amazon eBooks into Audiobooks with Audio Reader.
Apr 11
Kindle Authors Flee Amazon Control for Share of eBook Resurgence
GoodeReader reports on recent dictatorial moves from former Independent-author champion Amazon. With Apple iBooks, Kobo/Walmart and Barnes & Noble (among others) gearing up to challenge it for market share in 2018, the Kindle publisher should reconsider its controlling behavior and draconian, career-altering decisions.
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