Category: Smashwords

Digital to dominate print in Japanese manga publishing

ComicsBeat reports that digital is on its way to dominating print in Japanese manga publishing.

Smart Indies avoid Kindle Unlimited to support eBook competition

A GoodeReader story suggests Amazon is pushing its own imprint titles over legacy and Indie publishers. Surprised? That’s what wannabe monopolies do. All we can do is breathe a sigh of relief that some independent writers and publishers refused the Kindle Unlimited Kool-Aid to support other eBook sales platforms and encourage a free, competitive marketplace.

The top 10 Apple iBooks to August 6/17

The Washington Post lists the top ten Apple iBooks for week ending August 6, 2017.

Adding Audio to eBooks

The Sunday Times Books Live reports on adding audio to eBooks using the new eBook Augmentation System from CSIR.

Canada’s continued affection for eBooks.

GoodeReader reports on Canada’s continued affection for eBooks.

New Pocketbook eBook Readers Coming Soon

GoodeReader reports on Pocketbook’s soon-to-be-released E Ink eReaders: the Pocketbook Basic Lux and the Pocketbook Basic 3.

eBooks continue to make gains in libraries

The eBook Revolution continues to make gains in the library lending sector according to a FileHippo story. The “million checkouts mark” was passed in 2016.

The 15 Best eBook Reading Apps

Gizbot offers a comprehensive list of the fifteen best eBook Reading Apps.

Amazon Kindle Migu X eReader

GoodeReader offers a first look at Amazon’s tailor-made Kindle eReader for China the Kindle Migu X.

Top eBook Reading Apps for Android

Guiding Tech highlights the Top Seven eBook Reading Apps for Android.