Scribd makes cuts to romance in its catalog

Scribd has announced to publishers and distributors that it is "making some adjustments, particularly to romance" in its $8.99-per-month ebook subscription service. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Scribd makes cuts to romance in its catalog

Scribd has announced to publishers and distributors that it is "making some adjustments, particularly to romance" in its $8.99-per-month ebook subscription service. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribd, Citing Profitability, Cuts Back on Love and Sex

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Scribd Dramatically Reduces Romance List

High-volume romance readers are "reading Scribd out of house and home," and undermining the ebook subscription service. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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