For those who want to see the new Kobo eReader in action, take a look at the video review I’ve just done for bookTV.nz. Kobo eReader is the ebook reader that Whitcoulls is now selling through its stores and website to accompany the opening of its ebook store. If you want more, you can also [...]

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New Zealand’s largest book chain Whitcoulls today launched the country’s first commercial ebook store. It’s the fruit of an investment by Whitcoulls’ parent, the Red Group, which late last year took a stake in Canadian ebook operation Kobo Books. Whitcoulls’ ebook store carries the ‘Whitcoulls’ brand but is powered by Kobo and integrated into Whitcoulls’ [...]

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I’ve been working on a project called BookTV.nz, a book video channel on YouTube with reviews and author interviews done in a web-friendly style, easy to share to spread the word about good books. It’s ready to go live and we’re starting with some great video clips of New Zealand and international authors from last week’s [...]

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Google has confirmed that it plans a “June or July” launch for its long-signalled foray into the ebook selling business. Called Google Editions, it introduces a major new competitor into the ebook market. Google Editions’ approach will differ in a couple of significant ways from current outlets including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Apple. [...]

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Here’s a great example of what the iPad can do for children’s books. My guess is there might be a few big kids who’ll want one too. Developed by Atomic Antelope, it’s a US$8.99 app. There’s also a free Lite version. Twitter It!

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