Apr 17

The Kobo Arc tablet reviewed.

PC&Tech Authority reviews the Kobo Arc tablet.

Apr 16

New web site will help compare and choose the best eReader for you.

Digital Book World posted on soon-to-launch ReaderRocket.com, a new web site expected April 18th that will help you pick the perfect eBook Reader to suit your tastes.

Apr 15

Kobo Releasing new ‘Aura’ high definition E Ink eReader

BBC News has a story on Kobo’s new Aura “high definition” E Ink eReader. Video and pictures at the link.

Apr 14

eBooks and “books” to coexist in new marketplace.

Publishers Weekly says the publishing industry has room for more than eBooks suggesting “paper” books will be around for a long time to come.

Before we crack open any champagne, remember the illegal price-fixing and market manipulation pulled by Apple and the big six publishing co-conspirators designed to slow down the adoption of the popular digital format. (See Department of Justice sues Apple and…)

Thanks to them, we’ll never know what the eBook market would have been since what we “are” seeing is a direct result of their tampering.

Apr 12

eBook Revolution Update

GoodeReader says LinkedIn has purchased Pulse Reader for $90-million.

Digital Book World reported that the price of an eBook best seller has dropped to its lowest level yet.

CNET says a new Dr. Seuss eBook collection could be yours for $7.99.

According to GoodeReader Digi-Key has signed a new distribution deal with E Ink.

Apr 11

22% of books sold in 2012 were digital.

GoodeReader quotes a new report from The Association of American Publishers that says eBooks account for 22% of the total books sold in 2012, a sizable increase from the 17% reported in 2011.

Apr 10

B&N re-brands PubIt as NOOK Press

Digital Book World reports on Barnes and Noble re-branding its Indie author platform PubIt! as NOOK Press. Specifics of the new deal at the link.

Apr 09

Thin Reads aspires to be Publishers Weekly for eBook Singles

Mashable says that Thin Reads hopes to be the Publishers Weekly for eBook Singles (aka works of digital short fiction).

Apr 07

Judge deals blow to “used” eBook market.

Publishers Weekly says that a judge has dealt a serious blow to the much talked about (and dreamed about by Amazon and Apple) “used” eBook market.

Apr 05

eBook Revolution Update

This could be a good thing or a bad thing. Digital Book World reports that Amazon will launch a cover creating tool for Indie authors.

Internet Retailer says Sony will target young readers with Kids’ Corner site.

This is kind of cool. Casual Living says a new digital fabric sample book is on the way from The Robert Allen Design Group for use in the interior design trade.

The Guardian wonders which Tablet is the best for reading.

CNET tells us where to get refurbished Kindle Fire Tablets for $69.99.