Kindle Unlimited Funding Pool Grew in October 2019
Amazon announced on Friday that the Kindle Unlimited funding pool increased by one hundred thousand dollars in October 2019, to $26 million, from $25.9 million in...Continue reading
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This retailer possesses a reputation to fit its name. It’s the single largest bookseller in the US, and is responsible for driving most ebook sales as well, while at the same time it is developing a wide variety of tech products, including Fire tablets, the Fire TV, Alexa digital assistant, and more.
Amazon Ignite Lets Teachers Sell Curricula
Remember Amazon Inspire, the site Amazon launched almost four years ago which teachers could use to share curricula? Amazon just launched a complimentary service, Amazon Ignite,...Continue reading
The Renovated Amazon Books Bookstore in Bethesda, MD Now Has E-ink Shelf Labels and Books Shelved Spine Out
Amazon shuttered five of its Amazon Books retail stores over the past couple weeks so the interiors could be renovated and updated. Both of the stores...Continue reading
Five Amazon Books Locations Are Closed for Renovations (At Least)
The local news site Popville reported yesterday that one of my two nearby Amazon Books locations is closed for renovations. What's interesting is that they didn't...Continue reading
Sometimes Amazon is More Evil Than the Major Publishers
When it comes to ebooks, it is easy for a digital and indie author proponent to take the side of Amazon against the major publishers. After...Continue reading
KDP Print Expands to Canada
Amazon's POD service has expanded into the land of moose and snow. The retailer announced in the KDP support forums last week that KDP Print could...Continue reading
Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Are On Sale
Amazon has put the Kindle on sale again this week. The Kindle Paperwhite is selling for $89, and the basic Kindle has been marked down...Continue reading
Kindle Unlimited Per-Page Rate Skyrocketed in September 2019
Amazon announced on Tuesday that the Kindle Unlimited funding pool increased by one hundred thousand dollars in September 2019, to $25.9 million, from $25.8 million in...Continue reading
Kindle for iOS v6.23 Adds Library eBook Filter
Did you know that iOS no longer tells you when you have an app that has an update? I just learned that myself today when I heard...Continue reading
Kindle Voyage On Sale for $69 at Woot
I don't know where Amazon keeps finding these things, but they have the Voyage on sale again at Woot. The five year old Kindle Voyage is...Continue reading
New Kindle Kids Edition Costs $109
In addition to launching a new Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon also released a new Kindle Kids edition bundle. The $89 entry-level Kindle released in March is...Continue reading
New Kindle Fire HD 10 Gets a Specs Bump, Keeps the Same Price
That Kindle Fire tablet that showed up at the FCC in July now has a name, a price, and a launch date. Amazon announced on Monday...Continue reading
Kindle Firmware Update 5.12.2
Back in July Amazon released a firmware update that added a "read now" feature to the before you go section found in the back of Kindle...Continue reading
Why Is It a Big Deal That HarperCollins Puts “Hundreds” if Titles in Kindle Unlimited When They Already Have “Thousands” in Scribd?
The hot publishing news story this week has everyone talking excitedly, but it's left me scratching my head. There's a (paywalled) story over on The Bookseller...Continue reading
How to Update Your Older Kindles If You Missed the October 2019 Deadline
Some tech companies such as Google may be prone to disabling their smart thermostats as soon as the warranties expire, but Amazon makes sure your older...Continue reading