If you’re a self-published author trying to decide if marketing your book on an e-reader is a wise choice, have a look at this overview from USA Today about people who use e-readers and how.
Bookstores Charging for Events?
It’s true. Yesterday twitter was, well, atwitter with conversation started by Shelf Awareness about bookstores charging for events. Others noted some bad behavior of book buyers, particularly those who will purchase the book online ahead of time and bring it…
A Note from Kindle Review
A few times a day I receive updates from Kindle Review. The site compares functionality of e- readers, discusses trends, and lists newly available free and low-priced e-books (offers and deals). At the end of a post from last night,…
Shelf Awareness, Now for Readers
My apologies for not having blogged in awhile, but today I’m back with a nice announcement from Shelf Awareness. Shelf Awareness–started six years ago by a former Publishers Weekly exec and others–is the fun, quirky-yet-thorough daily newsletter of the book…
Kindle vs. iPad from a Die-hard Paperback Lover
This entry is from our Albany High intern who came to The Troy Book Makers this winter. Here’s a view of reading from the next generation. * * * A printed book is the purest form of literature, but being…
Thinking about Converting Your Printed Book to an E-Book?
Troy Book Makers has recently begun to offer e-book conversion services to authors who have printed with us. At this time, we are offering to prepare e-book files for three marketplaces, PubIt!, Google, and Amazon. Here’s a brief overview of…
Independent Bookstores Join Forces with Small Presses
In the wake of Borders’ collapse and the rise of the e-book, many are speculating about the relevance of bookstores. Some say they have little value, pointing to the time it takes to get to an actual store, plus wrangling…
TU Article: A business role reversal
TROY — The movers and shakers in this Victorian city’s commercial district increasingly are women. There seems to be no one reason why nearly 60 shops, cafes and other businesses are headed by women and if you ask the owners themselves,…
A Panoramic Treat for Book Lovers
Wow. Discovered on Shelf Awareness this morning, a link to a 360 degree, panoramic view of the Strahov Library in Prague. The view features close-ups of antique books, as well as the domed fresco above. Beautiful!
Samizdat!
The word is Russian for “self-publish,” and, according to this piece in the BBC, Russians have incorporated self-publishing into society in an interesting way. The piece focuses primarily on blogging and its usefulness in a country whose citizen have suffered…