TechCrunch reports on Amazon’s announcement that it will soon be offering the Kindle Matchbook platform that will provide discounted or free eBook versions of purchased printed books.
Category: Affordable eBooks
Online book sellers and authors offering affordable options for eBook readers.
Sep 02
How much will you get back from the eBook price-fixers?
The Verge offers more information on the Apple and co-conspirator’s price-fixing lawsuit settlement and suggests how much bilked readers might get reimbursed. (Read the payment breakdown at the link.)
Aug 26
eBook subscription platforms must reach the young to succeed.
Digital Book World says in a post that proponents of the eBook subscription platform will have to look to the youth market for success.
Aug 23
eBook Revolution News
GoodeReader says that Amazon is about to offer the restrictive KDP Select lending program in Japan. Also according to GoodeReader Smashwords is rolling out a new Indie author interview platform. The BBC has a feature on Indie authors in the eBook Revolution. The Christian Science Monitor tells us how to use eBooks to get kids reading.
Aug 22
Are publishers the new villains in the eBook Revolution?
The Guardian Books Blog wonders why publishers are the new villains in the digital age.
Aug 21
In defense of the eReader.
CIO’s James A. Martin gives us a few words in defense of the dedicated eBook Reader. Think E Ink, dedicated device, and escape from all the bells and whistles.
Aug 16
Digital Publishing Update
Digital Book World talks about eBook design and innovation. The Christian Science Monitor reports on Harlequin’s dive into the digital marketplace. The Japan Times says Japanese seniors are more attracted to eBooks than the young are. Kobo continues to entice new readers with yet another discount. GoodeReader says that this time it’s their Arc Tablet …
Aug 14
Organize your eBooks with Calibre
Macworld reports on the free eBook management software Calibre and shows how it can help organize your personal library of eBook titles.
Aug 12
eBook demand and publisher over-pricing is draining public library coffers.
The Sun Sentinel says that the demand for eBooks is draining public library budgets. (That and the greedy pricing policies of publishers.)
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