E-Books

To take advantage of the Kobo Launch Incentive — which includes free displays, free demo units, sell-through bonuses, product returnability, extended dating, and a cash bonus for participating — ABA member stores must submit a “Kobo Participation Agreement” by midnight ET on Saturday, October 20.

Booksellers who were unable to attend a session on the ABA/Kobo eReading Solution at the regional shows and those who missed last week’s live webinars can now access a recording of the October 12 webinar and question-and-answer session via BookWeb.org.

Booksellers who were unable to attend a regional show can learn more about the Kobo eBook program during a  webinar this Friday, October 12. In addition, new on BookWeb are an updated FAQ, with details of a revised Launch Incentive returns policy; guidelines for store logos for Kobo co-branded sites; and fliers comparing Kobo eReaders to the models of competitors.

MIBA appoints new president; WNBA celebrates National Reading Group Month; AAUP launches Books That Matter; Kobo expands in New Zealand; SBA loan dollars reach second highest total ever

The American Booksellers Association will be hosting two one-hour webinars next week on the ABA/Kobo partnership for booksellers who have been unable to attend the “eBooks and Indie Bookstores” session at the regional trade shows.

In her bimonthly letter, ABA President Becky Anderson encourages booksellers to take a look at some new programs and intiatives available to all member stores; however, she notes, deadlines are approaching soon.

The IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page has been updated with one new promotion, underway now.

Alabama governor expresses support for federal e-fairness solution; MIBA adds part-time staff member; Kobo expands to Portugal; Poisoned Pen launches YA imprint

This week, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote issued an order preliminarily approving the e-book pricing settlements between 49 states and Hachette, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster.

In addition to learning how to maximize their websites, booksellers at last week’s IndieCommerce Institute heard from representatives of Kobo and Ingram about ABA’s new e-book solution, open to all member stores.

For ABA member stores to take advantage of the Kobo Launch Incentive — which includes free displays, free demo units, sell-through bonuses, product returnability, extended dating, and a cash bonus for participating — they must sign-up by Saturday, October 20.

The IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page has been updated this week with four promotions — two underway now, two starting October 1.

House and Senate work on compromise e-fairness legislation; NRF to go to court to block swipe fee lawsuit settlement; MIBA names interim president; Kobo inks deal with U.K. booksellers association; Hachette to host Reading Group Day in NYC; Entertainment moguls enter world of book publishing; Business book finalists announced

With last week’s federal court order entering as final judgment the Department of Justice’s e-book pricing settlement with Hachette, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster, the three publishers are working on agreements to replace the agency model for e-books.

This week, ABA launched a new webpage that gathers in one place all that member stores need to sign-up and begin promoting Kobo eBooks and eReaders to their customers.