Asda to sell Kobo e-readers

Asda will begin selling the Kobo wireless e-reader for £67 this Friday (9th December). The... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Which Kindle should you buy? What to look for in an Amazon e-reader

Screen sizes! Storage! Lighting! With prices ranging from $100 to $350, some features might prove more valuable than others. I don’t want to spoil the punchline of this article, but Amazon’s Kindle e-reader lineup runs from inexpensive to expensive. And with the introduction of the latest... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2022-10-14 08:05:00 UTC ]
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‘Miracle find’: rare Don Quixote and short stories could sell for €900k

Sotheby’s describes 17th-century Cervantes editions as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for collectorsOne day in the early 1930s, a young Bolivian diplomat named Jorge Ortiz Linares walked into the illustrious Maggs Bros bookshop in London to ask if they might have a particularly fine edition... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-10-06 13:44:15 UTC ]
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7 Terrifying Horror Novels Perfect for Young Adult Readers

Kiersten White, the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of “The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein,” “Hide” and more, recommends a few of her favorite horror novels. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-10-01 09:00:17 UTC ]
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Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Should you pay more for your e-reader?

Getting an e-reader can do wonders for bookworms struggling with library management. (Physical space is a finite and precious resource, as we all found out during the pandemic.) You don’t even have to spend that much either, as today’s entry-level options pack a slew of features. Case in... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2022-09-13 15:01:41 UTC ]
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We Wrote a Book About Why Audible Won’t Sell Our Book...and Snuck It Onto Audible

In his new book with Rebecca Giblin, 'Chokepoint Capitalism,' Cory Doctorow explores how large companies have positioned themselves between consumers and creatives and with a new Kickstarter campaign once again takes aim at the world's dominant audiobook platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As a Reader, Mo Willems Gives Himself Permission to Quit

“Somewhere along the line I liberated myself from the idea that I have to finish every book I start, instantly enlarging my exposure to new kinds of books.,” says the author and illustrator, whose latest picture book is “The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!” “A book doesn’t have to be to my... Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-09-01 09:00:20 UTC ]
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Ali Hazelwood’s sort-of-secret life as a best-selling author

“Love Hypothesis” author Ali Hazelwood didn’t intend to keep her scientist identity separate from her author identity. She didn’t intend to become an author. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-20 12:00:22 UTC ]
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Reader, I followed them: TikTok expands its content to tap into the BookTok phenomenon

New retailer partnerships, live events and book clubs are all planned to capitalise on the platform’s vibrant community of literature loversSocial media app TikTok is making increased efforts to tap into the power of its books content, with new retailer partnerships, live events and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-08-15 16:03:52 UTC ]
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Amazon sale discounts Kindle e-readers by up to 21 percent

If you've had your eye on one of Amazon's premium e-readers but haven't yet pulled the trigger, today might be the day to do so. As part of a wide-ranging sale across various own-brand Amazon devices, the Kindle Oasis, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and standard Kindle Paperwhite are all... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-08-15 08:46:55 UTC ]
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After Roe v. Wade Reversal, Readers Flock to Publications Aimed at Women

The surge of readers has buoyed a part of the digital media world that has gradually declined in recent years. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-08-14 09:00:18 UTC ]
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Axios to Sell Itself to Cox Enterprises for $525 Million

The digital media company’s founders, Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz, will continue to run the company. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Pearson plans to sell its textbooks as NFTs

Educational publisher’s move into non-fungible tokens is intended to claw back some of the income lost to secondhand salesTextbook publisher Pearson plans to profit from secondhand sales by turning its titles into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), its chief executive has said.Educational books are... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-08-02 15:37:17 UTC ]
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Reader does this question need a comma? A new book offers grammar help.

Roving grammarian Ellen Jovin helps settle questions about commas, split infinitives and more in “Rebel With a Clause” Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Teens who mostly read paper books are better readers, a recent study says.

Sorry to Kindle loyalists: people who read paper books tend to be more advanced readers, according to a recent study of the reading habits of thousands of teens around the world. The study, conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, looked at the way teenagers in 30... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Readers’ Favorite Phantoms, Specters and Chain-Dragging Ghosts

In 1904, after the Book Review published an appreciation of Henry James’s “The Turn of the Screw,” its letters page overflowed with ghost-story recommendations. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Prime Day Kindle deals: Every Amazon e-reader is absurdly cheap

Amazon’s Kindles are the e-readers most people want. Usually, high demand means higher prices. Yet Amazon is all but giving Kindles away for Prime Day 2022, offering up deals on both basic and bougie models at absurdly low prices, even as “Prime Day” continues on into its second day. (You need... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2022-07-13 14:58:47 UTC ]
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Cheryl Klein Named Editorial Director of Algonquin Young Readers

Klein, who previously served as editorial director of Lee & Low, will report to publisher Stacy Lellos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Baker & Taylor Sells U.K. Division

A little more than six months after acquiring Baker & Taylor from the Follett Corp., new owner Amandeep Kochar sold Baker & Taylor UK to the Little Group, parent company of the U.K.'s largest wholesaler, Gardners. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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15 Memorable Manga for Middle School Readers

We've curated a list of 15 memorable manga titles for middle schoolers. Find favorites for your young readers! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Barnes & Noble reveals a cheaper version of its Nook GlowLight 4 e-reader

Barnes & Noble has revealed its latest Nook e-reader, a more budget-friendly version of the Nook GlowLight 4 it announced in December. The Nook Glowlight 4e costs $30 less than the previous model but, as you might expect, there are some tradeoffs.The e-readers share a similar design, with... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-05-25 14:19:54 UTC ]
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