May 20
You’ve probably heard this by now, but it bears repeating. Amazon announced that Kindle eBooks are now outselling print titles. (That’s paperbacks and hard covers.)
It seems the eBook Revolution’s mainstream adoption while not a surprise, is coming earlier than anyone expected.
May 19
The Bookseller.com offers a story that breathes a little life into the belief that eBooks and traditional paper books might have a shared future.
Despite the massive shift to digital publishing, and the record-breaking explosion in eBook sales, publishers have reported a 5% increase in the number of ‘physical’ paper books published.
Perhaps “either/or” thinking is a thing of the past when considering the vast number of consumers accessing a global marketplace.
May 18
PaidContent has a story about an entertainment company’s attempt to move eBook sales into bricks and mortar stores. Enthrill plans to unite the old and new by simply using a system that is already well-entrenched in the consumer imagination.
That is: book lovers enjoy shopping at book stores… even for eBooks.
It will be interesting to see how much the eBook Revolution has changed things.
May 17
Benzinga.com has an interesting post about Borders heading into bankruptcy proceedings with both Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com on the sidelines apparently getting their early bids in on the former book giant’s bricks and mortar assets.
Such an acquisition might be a tempting addition to Barnes and Noble’s string of locations, but is a step into the real world a good fit for Amazon?
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!)
