Category: Kobo eReader

eBook Revolution Update

GoodeReader says LinkedIn has purchased Pulse Reader for $90-million. Digital Book World reported that the price of an eBook best seller has dropped to its lowest level yet. CNET says a new Dr. Seuss eBook collection could be yours for $7.99. According to GoodeReader Digi-Key has signed a new distribution deal with E Ink.

eBook Revolution Update

This could be a good thing or a bad thing. Digital Book World reports that Amazon will launch a cover creating tool for Indie authors. Internet Retailer says Sony will target young readers with Kids’ Corner site. This is kind of cool. Casual Living says a new digital fabric sample book is on the way from …

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eBook prices on the rise…temporarily.

Digital Book World updates us on recent eBook price swings but suggests the increases will only be temporary. More ups and downs are expected as the market matures.

More on Amazon’s acquisition of GoodReads

Insider Monkey offers more on Amazon’s acquisition of GoodReads. Will the eBook giant become unstoppable?

Pressure on Kobo and Sony to Compete.

GoodeReader has a story on how the competition is getting tough for eBook retailers Kobo and Sony in light of Amazon’s planned acquisition of GoodReads.

Publishers report eBooks bolster profits.

Publishers Weekly has a post about the impact of eBook sales on profits for publishers who have previously cried poor about eBook pricing. In some cases, the profits are reported by companies that paid out penalties for their part in an illegal price-fixing conspiracy with Apple. While it’s good to see the eBook adoption and …

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Amazon to buy GoodReads

GoodeReader reports that Amazon is in the process of purchasing GoodReads. Authors and readers should benefit from the review and rating integration that will follow, but Amazon’s competitors are going to wish they’d purchased the social site themselves.

Mix of traditional and Indie publishing is key to the future.

Digital Book World offers this post on the current state of publishing for authors (traditional and Indie) and predicts a bright future for hybrids.

What’s next in digital publishing?

Paid Content offers a post on what’s next in digital publishing. New payment models, platforms and more leading up to paidContent Live on April 17 in New York City.

Digital Publishing Updates

Mediabistro reports that almost half of Americans plan to buy an eBook this year. Digital Book World says publisher Simon & Schuster is bringing anti-piracy data to authors. Anything to sink their hooks deeper into their stock of writers. The Economist posted on developments in electronic lending and libraries. The challenges continue. GoodeReader reports that …

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