PublishersWeekly posted a story on The American Library Association (ALA) going “all in” for the eBook Revolution by releasing a media kit designed to help librarians “sell” the idea of eBooks to the public.
Category: Affordable eBooks
Online book sellers and authors offering affordable options for eBook readers.
Nov 21
Tablets and E Ink readers reviewed.
With Christmas soon to dominate everything–everywhere…we’re going to point shoppers to GoodeReader’s reviews of the Kobo Arc Tablet and the Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet HD+. And if you’re in the market for an E Ink reading device, PCAdvisor reviews the Sony PRS-T2 Reader.
Nov 20
Pottermore to allow eBook gifting.
PaidContent reports that J.K.Rowling’s Pottermore eBook store has been equipped to allow eBook “gifting” in time for the holidays. They’ve also added a new collection of short stories to her eBook collection.
Nov 16
eBook Revolution Update
DigitalBookWorld talks about the economics of eBook subscription services. GoodeReader says that the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is now available. TechCrunch posted a story about Barnes and Noble shutting down its acquisition eBook pioneering Fictionwise and related sites. TabTimes offers this post on a new approach to Digital Books. More from DigitalBookWorld with a post …
Nov 12
Amazon Kindle PaperWhite shortage.
According to GoodeReader there is an Amazon PaperWhite shortage in the US.
Nov 08
$50 touch-screen tablet.
I’ve always said that eBook Readers have to be affordable for the eBook Revolution to completely saturate the mainstream market, and for the most part, we’ve seen the price of the devices dropping consistently. But now Time Techland has a story about a $50 touch-screen tablet. It leaves me wondering what would happen if this …
Oct 31
The Variant Effect Returns in new Halloween Horror The Variant Effect: GreenMourning!
One of our favorite Indie authors has kept his annual Halloween deadline with a sequel to a FREE eBook that has been chalking up some great reviews. He’s managed to double-down this year with two new frightening offerings…and more. DAWN OF THE NEW DAY IN THE VARIANT EFFECT: GREENMOURNING (10/30/12) Captain Joe Borland and the squad …
Oct 26
eBook News Headlines
TheTorontoStar says that Random House and Penguin might pool their resources in a merger designed to prepare them for the challenges of the eBook Revolution. ZDNet reports that eBook sellers will distribute credits to customers as part of the Apple anti-trust lawsuit settlement. TechNewsDaily tells us how to protect our eBook collections. GoodeReader posted on the …
Oct 23
eBook Cover Evolution
GoodeReader offers a story on the evolution of the eBook cover, suggesting multimedia is the way to go. While this seems to be a natural progression, let’s make sure this augments the reading experience. It comes down to judging the book by its contents, not its cover.
Oct 21
Who outshines: Amazon Kindle PaperWhite or the Kobo Glo?
GoodeReader offers a comparison video of the illuminated E Ink eReaders the Amazon Kindle PaperWhite and the Kobo Glo. Is there a clear winner? Or is this technology a flash in the pad?
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