Tag: News
Stay informed on publishing trends, library culture, reading tech, and the literary shifts shaping the world of modern, mindful readers.
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Leaked images show the 2024 basic Kindle with 25% brighter display and a green bezel
The all-new, basic Kindle 2024 model will be released by Amazon on October 1, featuring a display with 25% brighter illumination and a dark mode.
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ALA report: public libraries see 92 percent increase in number of titles targeted for censorship
A new report by the American Library Association shows efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.
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Nearly half of Americans didn’t read a book last year
46% of Americans were book-free in 2023, while 11% read 20 books or more.
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Review bombing is a growing problem on Goodreads
Goodreads makes little effort to deal with a practice known as review-bombing, in which a book is flooded with negative reviews, often from fake accounts.
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Study: reading on paper improves comprehension even 8 times more than digital
According to Spanish researchers, reading print materials for pleasure improves understanding of texts far more than reading on digital devices.
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Ebooks may be a gateway to a harmful surveillance
The fact that you don’t reveal your reading activity to the public doesn’t mean your sensitive data is 100% protected.
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All your print and digital Amazon books are now in one place – except the sideloaded ones
Amazon has just launched Your Books, a personalized space with all your print, Kindle, and Audible books. However, the service doesn’t include your sideloaded ebooks.
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Gen Z vs. Millennials – how they read books and use libraries (report)
The report released by ALA found that 54% of Gen Z and Millennials visited a physical library in the past year. 52% said they borrowed from library digital collections.
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Audiobook listening in 2023, according to Spotify
Spotify’s announcement of the introduction of audiobooks in the U.S. comes with an infographic about audiobook listening habits.
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The current book reading habits in the U.S. (survey and infographic)
According to the poll, the average U.S. adult reads as many as 8 books a month. That would make 96 books a year!
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Britannica has released Encyclopedia Infographica – a perfect bookish gift this holiday season
The Encyclopedia Infographica is a visually appealing encyclopedia that uses infographics, maps, and charts to present information on a wide range of topics.
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The global audiobook market is expected to reach USD 39 billion by 2032
The audiobook market is expected to experience a remarkable surge in the coming years, as the report from Market Us shows.
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Are AI chatbot companions for books the next big thing in publishing?
Some book publishers team up with AI startups to develop chatbot companions for newly released book titles.
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5 ways libraries can responsibly use artificial intelligence
A leadership brief issued by the Urban Libraries Council includes recommendations on how libraries can integrate artificial intelligence tools in their work.
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Private libraries are popping up all over Japan
In Japan, libraries with privately owned bookshelves offer a unique experience that is unlike anything else.
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A new book from Forbes shows how the publishing industry can embrace AI
Shimmer, Don’t Shake is a new book by Nadim Sadek. It has just been released by Forbes and is already available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Spotify Premium subscribers have now instant access to over 150,000 audiobooks
The new feature is already available in the U.K. and Australia, and allows you to listen to audiobooks for 15 hours a month.
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New features have just been added to Send to Kindle
Page Flip, page turn animations, and some enhanced typesetting features are available to all adjustable documents.
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Authors, here is a quick way to check out if your books were used to train AI
Over 190,000 books were used without permission to train AI tools from Meta and Bloomberg. Are yours among them?
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Children who read books are happier and more active (study)
The poll conducted by OnePoll reveals that 91% of children aged 5-12 who are avid readers are happier than those who don’t (36%).
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Amazon KDP self-publishers can’t publish more than 3 books a day, after AI concerns
The three-book limits comes a few days after Amazon’s announcement of the new guidelines requiring authors to disclose if their work includes AI content in books.
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Jodi Picoult, John Grisham, and 15 other authors sue ChatGPT maker for copyright infringement
The authors are worried that AI could lead to the widespread copying and distribution of their work without their permission.
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Pad & Quill launches a series of iPhone 15 book-style covers
Two dedicated iPhone 15 covers are launched: The Pocket Book and The Traveler Wallet Case. They are offered for an introductory price.
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You can now share your ebooks in Kindle apps thanks to Amazon Household
Starting today, you can share your content with other Amazon Household members, using your Kindle app on the iOS, Android, and Fire device.