Category: eBook Stores

A growing list of web sites that sell eBooks. Pros and Cons...

Simon and Schuster backs off “buy it” button

Digital Book World reports on Simon & Schuster backing away from some of its predatory demands of libraries.

Old friends on eBook bestseller list

Digital Book World says to look for familiar faces on the eBook bestseller list for the week ending 11/15/14.

Snapplify bringing new tech to eBook marketplace

Ventureburn reported on South African eBook distributor Snapplify bringing new tech to the local and global eBook market.

Indie author expo in Manhattan

Publishers Weekly reports on a Self-Publishing Expo in  Manhattan.

WHSmith and Kobo partnership continues

GoodeReader reports that WHSmith has extended its contract with Kobo for another four years.

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.