May 16
The Columbus Dispatch offers a story that runs contrary to the grim publishing industry mood that has been predicting the demise of the bookstore. Bookselling giant Borders’ filing for bankruptcy has fueled the rumors of destruction for an industry struggling to adapt to the eBook Revolution.
This post says new bookstores continue to open despite the doom and gloom, and while the future is dark for over-sized franchises, it may be bright for independent shops.
May 14
GoodeReader has an interesting post on the future of publishing, where independent bookstores are finally making the attempt to join the eBook Revolution, in this case, by adopting Espresso (print while you wait) Book Machines.
I used to be certain this was the future, and it may still hold, but I begin to think they dragged their feet too long. With eBooks and eBook Readers being embraced, and coming to dominate publishing, is it too late for the print while you wait machines?
May 13
eBookNewser offers a list of ten websites that have FREE eBooks. If you haven’t had a look, now’s a chance to expand your digital library. (I can’t believe they missed Manybooks.net. One of my favorites!)
Oh, and while we’re at it, check out eBook Rumor’s list of FREE eBook Download Sites. (Sorry for any overlap…)
May 12
eBookNewser offers a link to eBook Voice, a new Audiobook publisher for Indie authors.
At first glance the prices look pretty reasonable for all that recording. Check it out!
May 11
The International Business Times reports that analysts predict the Amazon Kindle will generate more than $5.42 billion in revenue with $1.21 billion in gross profit for 2011.
Hang onto your hats, they go on to predict Kindle will perform to the tune of $7.96 billion in revenue with $2-billion in gross profit in 2012.
This inspiring news for any of the tried and true, the traditionalists, who still cling to the belief that digital publishing is a trend.
May 10
eBookNewser reports that Kobo Books will now be available through WalMart Canada via a partners program. Access to the Kobo library (approx. 2.3 million titles) makes perfect sense since the retail sales giant also stocks the Kobo Wireless eReader. (Mainstream adoption continues!)
May 09
Cnet.com reviewed the $114 ad-supported Kindle eBook Reader with Special Offers.
And the reviewer didn’t find the advertisements distracting. I guess it depends how slippery the slope is. A little tolerance today might mean a deluge of ads down the road… We’ll have to see how that develops.
May 07
The New York Times has a story on a group of publishers that have committed the funds to creating a ‘one stop’ online book shop.
Called Bookish, the site is intended to replace the dwindling bricks and mortar experience by creating a meeting place for readers, books and publishers where affiliated titles can be purchased via direct links.
May 06
TechnologyNerd offers an enticing bit of speculation about rumored plans by Barnes and Noble to unveil a new Nook to add to their stable of E Ink and color tablet eBook readers.
With the NookColor now being respected as a reasonably priced tablet (and fly in iPad’s ointment), I wonder along with the article whether B&N is about to release a low-priced E Ink device to challenge Kindle’s collection of eBook Readers.
Something in the $89 range would turn the eBook Revolution on its ear. The unveiling will take place May 24th.
May 05
Technology Nerd backs up yesterday’s assertion that the book giant has placed an order for tablets with Quanta, while adding to the conspiracy with a second rumor that an Android-powered Amazon Kindle Tablet might be built by Samsung.
This is starting to remind me of the days when the Apple-Tablet was just a rumor.
