Will Amazon offer an unlimited ebook and audiobook service?

Some Amazon users spotted an ad for a Kindle Unlimited service, which would let users access as many ebook and audio titles as they wanted (within a certain library) for $9.99 a month. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon offers physical bookstores a cut of Kindle ebook sales, and just enough rope

Just as Kobo has cozied up to physical booksellers, so too does Amazon have a plan to smother them in e-ink kisses. Under the company's new "Amazon Source" program, any independent bookstore that sells a Kindle tablet or e-reader will be rewarded with ten percent of future book purchases made on ... Continue reading at Engadget

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Amazon Matchmaker mashes cheap Audible audiobooks with Kindle ebooks

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Amazon unveils MatchBook; service isn't money saver for ebook buyers

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Amazon may offer refunds on ebook purchases

Amazon has announced it will give Kindle owners refunds on past ebook purchases if a settlement with publishers accused of fixing prices is approved. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Amazon offers ebook refunds in price-fixing settlement

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Amazon is bringing mobile games to its Amazon Kids+ service

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