If you buy ebooks from Barnes & Noble for use with the Nook, you now are also able to read them on a web application called ‘Nook for Web.’ The link below is to an article that reports on Nook for Web.
For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/07/17/nook-web-reader/
The link below is to an article that reports on HarperCollins buying Thomas Nelson.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/harpercollins-closes-on-thomas-nelson-acquisition_b54295.
The link below takes an in depth look at Amazon and book selling.
For more visit:
http://www.thenation.com/article/168125/amazon-effect
Providing more evidence of a rapid move towards the digital age and ebooks, the Barnes & Noble’s Nook ebook reader sales have grown significantly. The link below is to an article reporting on the increased revenues.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/nook-revenues-up-34-3-in-fiscal-2012_b23918
The link below is to an article that explains how you can get a free copy of the ebook ‘With the Beatles,’ by Alstair Taylor. Basically you need to be a member of Copia and also have the Copia free ereader application.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/with-the-beatles-ebook-for-free_b23912
The link below is to an article reporting on how to borrow the Harry Potter ebooks for free – but you do need to be an Amazon Prime member to do so. They are available from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/harry-potter-ebooks-now-available-to-borrow-from-kindle_b23908
It would appear that you also need to be in the USA. The Kindle Owners’ Lending Library site provides more information on how to access ebooks.
The link below is to an article concerning ebook company Kobo and their new self-publishing platform called ‘Kobo Writing Life.’
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/kobo-unveils-self-publishing-program_b52502
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