Browsing by topic: Book Discovery

Best of 2012 (So Far): Book Marketing and European Publishing

Otis Chandler

From new book discovery strategies to e-book publishing in Germany and Denmark…the best of our coverage from the first half of 2012.

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SURVEY: How Many Books Do You Buy Because of Reviews?

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Assuming you’re an avid reader who buys two or more books per month, how often do you buy a book because of a review? Every week, month, or less often?

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iDreambooks Promises “Rotten Tomatoes-like” Site for Books

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New book discovery site iDreambooks.com promises to collate reviews from reputable sources, thus helping readers make the better book buying decisions.

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Why E-Books Should Subscribe to the Holy Trinity of Webiness

ValoBox offers a "pay-as-you-go" service for e-books

Publishers are failing to to capitalize on the superior discoverability, accessibility and share-ability of web-based e-reading, writes ValoBox’s Anna Lewis.

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On Book Trailers, DIY Discovery and Birthing a Baby (and a Book)

Careful by Isobella Jade

Indie author Isobella Jade discusses shooting a book trailer for her new novel while 20 weeks pregnant and why the film is essential to her marketing campaign.

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Dutch Delay App Gives You Stories Tailored to Your Free Time

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A trio of Dutch publishers have released an iPhone e-reading app that offers readers the ability to choose a story based on their available time to read.

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5YMedia Launches First Spanish E-book Review Magazine

Encubierta

New online mag EnCubierta helps readers find the best Spanish e-books, taking a stab at the growing problem of discoverability in the expanding e-book market.

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Will the Digital Age Be a Golden Age for Small Publishers?

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The opportunity cultivate an audience has eluded most small publishers until now. But digital flattens the terrain and small publishers can finally compete.

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Describe Your Dream Tool for Book Discovery

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The internet revolution is only 10% complete and we’ve yet to develop a reliable, one-stop tool for book discovery. So, tell us what your ideal tool would be?

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STM Publishing Delivers Innovative Tools to Researchers

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Cheap cloud computing, improved search and database tools, big data and a commitment to a better user experience are all driving innovation in STM publishing.

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