Online Gadget Store reports on Barnes and Noble’s new version of their Nook eReader that should be expected to launch in time for the holiday season.
Category: eBook Stores
A growing list of web sites that sell eBooks. Pros and Cons...
Nov 01
eBook Revolution Update
Forbes reports that the majority of people who read eBooks do so on an Amazon Kindle with the dedicated E Ink device beating out the popular multi-purpose iPad tablet. Net posted that Amazon Prime members will now get one free eBook a month. The International Business Times compares Kobo’s Aura, HD and Glo.
Oct 31
Countdown deals at Amazon
Digital Book World posted on Amazon’s new “Countdown” discount deals on Kindle-exclusive books designed to push readers into making the purchase. Here’s an idea: Lower prices! Or how about removing the DRM?
Oct 30
HarperCollins to sell eBook titles directly to readers.
GoodeReader posted on HarperCollins’ move to sell their eBook titles directly to readers. They’re launching the dedicated app for Android and iOS. We saw this one coming a long time ago, the question now is whether publishers that make this move will also make it cost-effective and logical for the consumer to purchase directly. (I have …
Oct 29
Kindle Matchbook now available
Gizmag says that Amazon Kindle Matchbook has gone live. This new program is designed to give you digital copies of previously purchased hard copy editions. The deal won’t apply to all books, so you’ll have to check out the fine print.
Oct 28
One half of Bloomsbury Publishing’s best-sellers are eBooks
According to the Telegraph.co.uk Bloomsbury Publishing says half of its best-selling titles are sold as eBooks.
Oct 27
The future of paper books in the digital age
Digital Trends’ Andrew Couts wonders about the future of “paper” books in the digital age.
Oct 25
Digital Publishing Update
PBSMediashift offers the top 10 eBook bestsellers for the week ending October 20. According to GalleyCat the New York Times Style Guide update will spell the word eBook as “e-book,” keeping the dash in place. (Even though the same guide will switch spellings from “e-mail” to “email.” So go figure.) The Library Journal says librarians …
Oct 24
New B&N Nook on the way.
Good news over at GoodeReader for any Barnes and Noble Nook fans in the crowd. It looks like B&N is preparing to launch a new upgraded version of their popular Nook eBook reader. It will be E Ink with a similar quality display to the Kindle Paperwhite reader. B&N is still is the fight!
Oct 23
Apple launches new iPad Air and updated iPad Mini
BBC News has the details on Apple’s launch of the new iPad Air and an updated iPad Mini that features a retina display among other things. Specifics and video at the link.
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