GoodeReader offers up a comprehensive review on the Aluratek Libre Color eReader. Specifications and photos at the link.
Jun 29
Update on library eBook lending.
GoodeReader posted on the restrictions that face libraries that are joining the eBook Revolution.
Some months ago, HarperCollins fired the first shot by arbitrarily deciding that 26 was the magic number of loans (downloads) allowed on a title before libraries had to renew the eBook license.
It looked like a crock then, and it looks like a crock now.
Jun 27
eBooks gaining market share.
One News Now’s Culture section updates us on the explosive growth of the eBook Revolution with eBooks gaining market share at an incredible pace–showing a 25% adoption rate in the US.
Jun 26
Finding your focus…
Many thanks to Jorgen for a link to a thought-provoking piece at The Independent on surviving (and reading) in the age of distraction.
Jun 24
Social Networks for Readers
eBookNewser offers a list of reading and eBook related social media networks. They vary from place to place but think book club, fan club and chat forum all rolled into one.
Some of these networks have been in place for years awaiting the eBook Revolution and you can tell which sites have set the high bar. They’re worth checking out if you like talking eBooks!
Jun 23
Pottermore to sell Harry Potter eBooks directly!
Techradar offers an explanation for the recent mysterious appearance of J.K. Rowling’s new website Pottermore. The site started rumors flying about whether Rowling was going to release a new book in the Harry Potter series. According to Techradar the site will provide interactive information and allow fans of the series to explore Harry Potter’s world.
Now, important to the eBook Revolution is the news that Rowling intends to sell eBook versions of the Harry Potter books via Pottermore–directly. If you remember, Rowling has resisted the conversion of her titles to eBooks, and now we read that she intends to sell them directly (sans Amazon, etc.) to readers, free of DRM so they’ll be accessible on any device.
This is exciting news indeed. A democratized digital publishing industry is changing the landscape yet again.
Author to reader sales may not work for new scribes, but publishing heavyweights like Rowling will be able to serve their fan base directly. Stephen King’s name immediately comes to mind.
Jun 22
Barnes and Noble Nookbooks outselling paper…
PCWorld posted on Barnes and Noble’s announcement that its Nookbooks are outselling the store’s offering of ‘paper’ books three to one.
This is good news in light of a report at Bloomberg that B&N posted a quarterly loss as a result of its investments in digital publishing and shortfalls incurred by Borders’ bankruptcy.
Jun 21
Kobo eReader Touch Edition now on sale in US and Canada
TechConnect Magazine tells us that only a short month after its unveiling the Kobo eReader Touch Edition is now available in the US and Canada. Available in black, lilac, blue and silver the $129.99 US and $139.99 Canadian device features a 6-inch Pearl E Ink screen and access to Kobobooks’ 2.3-million titles.
Jun 20
Sand in your Kindle. Water in your Nook!
Planning to read on your summer vacation? Whether you do it on a Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader or iPad it pays to put some thought into their protection and care.
With that in mind, GoodeReader has posted some suggestions to help you avoid destroying your device, and to minimize the damage if it occurs.
Jun 19
New reality versus outdated thinking…
Techdirt offers a post where Indie author J.A. Konrath has a few words regarding the Mystery Writers of America’s outdated thinking, and draws a parallel with some of the mindsets seen among traditional publishers who seem reluctant to embrace the eBook Revolution in its entirety.
The truth is the new open digital publishing market has created many doorways for good to great authors to find their own readers. And the traditional publishing world is losing its opportunity to be a part of the process. (If it’s not too late already.)
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