Category: Affordable eBooks

Online book sellers and authors offering affordable options for eBook readers.

Digital Publishing Update

The Guardian says that fans of Colleen Hoover have pressured the romance author’s publisher into releasing paperback versions of her work. Lifehacker talks about the value of eBook subscription services and offers a breakdown of what the first competitors offer. TechRepublic posted about an eBook reader Lucidor that is intended for collaborative work. The Library …

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Scribd now available on Kindle Fire

The Verge reports that the Scribd subscription service has launched an App for Kindle Fire today.

eBook Revolution offers hope to public libraries

GoodeReader has posted on the importance of eBooks to the beleaguered public library system.

Enhancements due for Overdrive

GoodeReader reports that OverDrive will demonstrate its “enhanced” eBook lending platform at the American Library Association’s Midwinter meeting this week.

Are eBook buyers loyal or trapped?

Digital Book World says that a New York-based book industry research firm, Codex Group, puts 86% of eBook buyers making their title purchases from one retailer only. Not a surprise when you consider these retailers have sold them proprietary devices and Apps. How much choice do they have?

What’s the best price point for eBooks?

BoingBoing.net has a story on the most profitable price for an eBook.

Marketing and social media platforms for Indie authors and publishers

Digital Book World gives a list of marketing and social media platforms for Indie authors and publishers.

Digital Publishing Headlines

The Huffington Post offers its exclusive 2014 eBook singles wishlist. The New Yorker wonders what Apple hopes to gain by continuing its eBook fight. Salon talks about the paper book becoming a luxury item. GoodeReader tells us how to use the Barnes and Noble Nook HD or HD+ outside the US.

Change coming to the eBook Revolution

EContent starts the year off with an interesting piece that speculates on some of the changes we might see as the eBook Revolution continues to evolve.

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