Ebook sales show no sign of slowing down in 2021 - GoodEReader

Today Panzer made a quick stop at the GoodEReader site. With hardly any digging in the posts at all, our illustrious kitty found one about ebook sales this year.

 

Makes sense to me.

According to Michael Kozlowski's post, ebook sales were up 21 percent in January when compared to January last year. The post also contains information about audio book sales and hardback and paperback book sales.

 

Panzer says, "Those sales figures don't surprise this little kitty. Humans still can't go out, so they're staying home and reading."

 

Note: This is a short post. Bring half a cup of tea for today's reading.

 

To read the post tootle over to E-book sales

Barnes and Noble will continue to support the Nook eReader - GoodEReader

Today Panzer made a stop at the GoodEReader site. There with no digging at all our inquisitive kitty pilot found a post about Barnes and Noble's plans for the Nook ereader.

That makes me feel better.

According to Michael Kozlowski, James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble, has indicated the company's support for the Nook will continue. The company released a new Nook in June and now sells two versions. The post includes two links, one of which is to a previous GoodEReader's post about the new Nook and its specifications. Panzer told you about some of CEO Daunt's other plans for Barnes and Noble last month.

Panzer says, "This is good news for owners of Nook ereaders."

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading. If you want to follow the links in the post, bring two more cups of tea and two muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Nook
 To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt

Google Reopens their Play Books Publisher Program - GoodEReader

Today, Panzer had hardly gotten into the Catosphere when the Panzermobile was buffeted and shaken by all the clapping and cheering outside. Our traveling kitty boy had no trouble following all the noise to the GoodEReader site. There he found a post about Google.

According to the post by Michael Kozlowski, Google has reopened the Play Books Publisher Program. The program was closed in 2015 due to ebook piracy and quality issues. The resurrection of the program includes restrictions aimed at cleaning up these issues. Indie authors and publishers and their books must be vetted before being placed in Google Books and Google Play. The post includes links to past informational posts about the previous issues and a link to the online interest form for submission and admission.

I don't cheat, so I bet I can get accepted.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... It sounds like now is the time to get into the program. If an indie author and publisher can get accepted into the program, there won't be much competition in the beginning."

Note: This is a short post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links and read the posts, bring another cup of tea and two muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Google Play Books Publisher Program

CreateSpace Is Closing Its Online Bookstore - GoodEreader

Today, Panzer's trip in the Catosphere was interrupted by the Panzermobile being buffeted by crying and moaning coming from outside. Following all the noise took our kitty boy to the GoodEreader site. It only took a little digging to find the post causing all the angst was about the CreateSpace online bookstore.

I am not a happy kitty.

According to the post by Mercy Pilkington, Amazon's CreateSpace has announced the closure of their popular online bookstore on October 31. Indie authors and publishers who used the CreateSpace platform to publish their paperback books had the option to sell through the CreateSpace online bookstore. The main reason for authors and publishers to use the bookstore was the royalties. CreateSpace bookstore paid 80 percent royalty on sales compared to the Amazon bookstore's 60 percent. There's a link at the end of the post to the CreateSpace announcement about the closure.

Panzer says, "It's enough to make a grown kitty yowl. Cat Wisdom for Humans is available at the CreateSpace bookstore with the 80 percent royalty and, now, it's not even worth the time to put up the buy link here."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the link to the CreateSpace announcement bring another cup of tea and a muffin.

To read the post, tootle over to Createspace

Kobo has Launched an Audiobook Subscription Plan and Audio Bookstore - GoodEreader

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the GoodEreader site.  There our adventure seeking kitty found a post about Kobo's new audiobooks bookstore.

According to GoodEreader's Editor in Chief Michael Kozlowski, Kobo has just added audiobooks to their sales plans. The audiobooks are available for direct purchase or on a "rental" basis through their new monthly subscription service. Currently, the audiobooks are available to those in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S. Included at the beginning of the post is a link to Kobo's audiobooks bookstore so you can read about it and signup.

This needs investigating.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Kobo uses Overdrive as their source for audiobooks. This little kitty wonders how an author gets their audiobooks on Overdrive?"

Note: This is a long post. Bring a thermos of tea, two muffins, and a chocolate chip and raisin cookie (biscuit).

To read the post tootle over to Kobo audiobooks

Amazon is Shutting Down Shelfari - GoodeReader

Mine. Leave my book shelf along!

On his trip into the Catosphere today Panzer heard shouting and crying. Following the noise our brave kitty boy found some sad news at the GoodeReader site.

According to a post by Michael Kozlowski, Amazon is shutting down their Shelfari site in two months. Instead of updating the Shelfari site, Amazon has long concentrated their efforts on their Goodreads site. Like Shelfari, Goodreads allows readers to have bookshelves, review books and interact with others. Apparently, now Amazon has decided to shut down Shelfari. Many users of Shelfari are upset and expressing their anger online.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Amazon could have given members more time and help."

Note: A cup of tea should be enough for today's reading experience.

To read the post, tootle over to Shelfari

Kobo has created a new e-book section for Wattpad - Good e-Reader

Look what I found.

Panzer stopped in at the Good e-Reader site today. After a little digging around there, our adventurous kitty found a post by Michael Kozlowski about Kobo and Wattpad.

According to Mr. Kozlowski's post, Kobo has created a new section on their site for Wattpad ebook sales. While the Wattpad section is small, it's important to remember they've only been in the publishing business for a short time. Mr. Kozlowski's post includes a link to the Wattpad section at Kobo and a link to a previous post about Wattpad's entrance into the publishing arena.

Panzer says, "I didn't know Wattpad was publishing participant's work."

Note: This is a short post. A cup of tea should be enough for your reading today.

To read the post, tootle over to Kobo and Wattpad

Buying Books Through Your Twitter Account?

It had to happen sooner or later.

Panzer was out in the Catosphere today when he heard a strange little chirping noise. Afraid there might be a problem with the Panzermobile he stopped at the closest site he could find.

Our kitty mechanic discovered the noise he heard wasn't coming from the Panzermobile, but from the GoodEReader site where he parked. It turned out he wasn't hearing chirping, but tweeting instead.

According to Michael Kozlowski, Twitter and Penguin Random House are partnering in an initiative that began on June 18. Twitter users can now view information and purchase PRH books through their Twitter accounts. Instead of being restricted to the standard tweet length, buyers will be directed to a page listing the current available PRH books.

Panzer says, "Now, when can indie authors sell their books on Twitter?"

To read the full post, tootle over to Penguin Random House

Kobo Acquires BlinkBox Books

B-B-B-B ...

Panzer has some hot off the presses news from the Catosphere for you. Our favorite kitty reporter found a post about BlinkBox by Michael Kozlowski at the GoodEReader site.

According to Mr. Kozlowski, Kobo has acquired BlinkBox Books Business from Tesco. BlinkBox customers will be notified how to transfer their libraries to Kobo and then the BlinkBox app will be closed out.

Panzer says, "Try to say BlinkBox Books Business fast!"

To read the post, tootle over to Blinkbox Books Business

Samsun Galaxy Tab 4 Nook (Part 2)

Do I want one or not?

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today looking for interesting news to tell you about.

My big bad black kitty boy told you earlier this week about the new large screen Nook. Well, today he found a post by Clare Swanson at the Publishers' Weekly site about the reviews of the new Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. In her post, Ms. Swanson has a roundup of the reviews by CNet, ZDNet, Tech Radar and Good EReader.

The general consensus seems to be that the new Galaxy is basically no different than the Android tablet. The only two differences are the $200 worth of Barnes and Noble content available with the new Galaxy and the customer support available at their bookstores.

Panzer says, "There is a link to each of the review sites included, so you can make up your own mind if it's worth the $300 price tag."

To read the post, tootle over to Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

New Kobo Aura-H2O Ereader Review

Me in the water? Not in your life-time.

Panzer was over at the GoodEReader blog today. My bad boy found some big news for you there in a post by Michael Kozlowski.

Kobo has a new ereader called the Aura H2O.

And you'll never guess what it does.

It can be under water for thirty minutes and still work!

So you drop it in the bath tub. No problem. You drop it in the ocean at the beach. No problem.

The post is a complete, indepth review of all the features in the new Kobo ereader. Features reviewed even have accompanying videos showing how they work. There's also a "Pros" and "Cons" list at the end of the post. Consequently, this is a very long post. So bring a huge double latte.

Panzer says, "I want one and I don't even go near the water."

To read the entire review, tootle over to Kobo Aura H2O