FangirlNation interviews actor and bestselling audiobook narrator Romy Nordlinger.
Jan 30
More on Apple’s Return to the eBook Revolution
Mobile Marketer expands on Apple’s RE-entry into the eBook market and offers a bit of background and optimism for the eBook Revolution.
Jan 26
Walmart joins forces with Kobo to enter eBook Market
Ars Technica reports on Walmart helping to reboot the eBook Revolution by inking a deal with popular International eBook Retailer Rakuten that will include the retail giant offering Kobo Aura-branded eReaders, eBooks and Audiobooks in its U.S. stores and online.
Walmart has been trying to expand its digital and online imprint to counter Amazon’s thrust into the bricks and mortar business world. With Apple also revamping its iBooks store and app, is it possible that Amazon’s market dominance and exclusive proprietary conduct was to blame for the lull in U.S. eBook sales?
We’ll see. Kobo eReaders and eBooks will be available on Walmart’s website later this year.
Jan 25
Apple Gearing Up to Challenge Amazon’s eBook Dominance
According to a MacObserver post Apple is preparing to reclaim lost eBook market share with the recent hire of Amazon’s Senior VP at Audible, Kashif Zafar.
That move linked to Apple’s impending upgrade of its eBook reading App iBooks (soon to be called “Books” with audiobook additions, store redesign and App/reading interactivity improvements) shows the online retailer and iPhone giant is ready to go after Amazon‘s eBook dominance.
It’s about time.
Jan 24
OverDrive Announced Record 1-Million eBooks Loaned at 58 Library Systems in 2017
According to an OverDrive press release 58 library systems have recorded a new milestone in digital publishing with 1 Million eBooks and digital audiobooks loaned out from each in 2017.
Jan 23
Downloading eBook Bundles from Humble Bundle
Liliputing has the “how to” for downloading bulk eBook purchases from Humble Bundle.
Jan 22
Creating Book and Magazine Covers
Digital Arts posted a piece on illustrator Charles Williams about book and magazine cover design.
Jan 19
Canadians choosing eBook and Audiobooks over print
GoodeReader reports that Canadians are leaving print books in favor of eBook and Audiobooks.
Jan 18
E Ink Moving into Fashion
Geek.com writes about yet another market for E Ink. The eBook Reader display technology is branching out to include wearable clothing applications.
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