Yes, another article on Amazon & Goodreads – I do want to get across the reaction of all perspectives on the sale of Goodreads to Amazon. I like to be fair and unbiased, though I also like to express my own opinions.
For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2013/03/29/on-amazon-goodreads/
The link below is to an article that looks at the battle to save bookstores. It includes the idea that ebook sales are diminishing and have reached their peak, which I think is little more than fiction (pun intended).
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/penny-c-sansevieri/bookstores_b_2975644.html
The link below is to another article from a discontented former user of Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-fransen/turning-my-back-on-goodre_b_2980155.html
The link below is to an article reporting on an example of unhappiness over Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/scott-turow-blasts-amazons-purchase-of-goodreads_b67840
Amazon has purchased Goodreads, which I don’t really think is all that surprising. I think it is a good fit for Amazon, especially with the Kindle ebook market that they have. I chose Goodreads over Shelfari some time ago and the purchase of Goodreads by Amazon won’t drive me away to a lesser book and reading social network.
When I saw that Amazon had purchased Goodreads I did do a quick ‘Oh no,’ but really I don’t see any real reason for concern at this stage. Indeed, it may be of value to me, especially given my preference for the Kindle. I guess time will tell.
I’m sure there are plenty of people looking for possible alternatives – and if things do go south with Amazon ownership of Goodreads, I too may end up looking for an alternative. The link below is to an article that considers a few alternatives to Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/10-alternatives-to-goodreads_b33964
I have speculated for some time that the future of ebooks would include many interactive features and now Kindle is preparing for the inclusion of videos in ebooks. The link below is to an article that looks at Kindle and video-enhanced ebooks.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/kindle-fire-to-now-accommodate-video-enhanced-ebooks/
The link below is to an article that reports on Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads and speculates as to the reason why.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/03/28/amazon-buys-goodreads-expands-their-ebook-empire/
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