E-Books

Stores will now use unique discount codes to purchase devices at the same discount and with the same affiliation terms as before.

Kobo has announced the newest addition to its lineup of eReaders, the Kobo Aura H2O, an updated version of the company’s waterproof eReader.

Kobo is offering a new eBook promotion in partnership with Kensington; it has also announced that the Kobo Aura ONE will be available at the end of January.

Stores selling Kobo eBooks should take note of several new and upcoming content price promotions.

On August 17, Kobo announced the release of two new eReaders: the Kobo Aura ONE and the Kobo Aura Edition 2, which will be available starting September 6. 

Darrin Pratt to lead Association of American University Presses; Sara Nelson to join HarperCollins; Barnes & Noble launches self-publishing platform

Kobo is offering a special price on the Glo HD eReader from June 30 through July 17, 2016.

Author James Patterson’s new line of fast-moving, novella-length romances and thrillers are now available as eBooks through Kobo.

Lerner Publisher Services to distribute Lorimer Children & Teens; Macmillan buys e-book platform Pronoun; 2016 Children’s Choices List announced; Ostrovsky receives Orwell Prize; Suzanne Collins wins Author’s Guild Award for Distinguished Service

The May 20 edition of IndieCommunication features videos of SEO expert Max Thomas, who spoke at the IndieCommerce Institute, and a reminder about scheduling appointments to meet with IndieCommerce staff at the Children’s Institute.

In a new video, Kobo President and CEO Michael Tamblyn urges booksellers to take advantage of all that Kobo has to offer to help brick-and-mortar bookstores bring in new customers and strengthen their overall business. 

Midtown Reader to open in Tallahassee; New owners of Viewpoint Books announced; Detroit’s Pages Bookshop marks first anniversary; Harvard Book Store to offer e-book bundles through Shelfie

Kobo is offering $10 off the Glo HD eReader between April 29 and May 8.

Booksellers using Givex for their in-store gift card program will be able to offer and redeem physical Kobo gift cards for eBooks beginning this summer.

Kobo is offering a five-day Super Sale of up to 80 percent off select eBooks from March 24 to 28.