E-Books

The array of materials available to booksellers to promote sales of Kobo eBooks and eReaders grew this week with the addition to the Bookseller DIY of three tent card designs, new web banners, bookmarks, and a letter-sized poster for a special launch promotion.

Some stores have encountered a problem with the Kobo display unit security claw. Kobo has provided instructions for rectifying the problem.

As a work-around until BookWeb is back, many of the DIY resources to promote Kobo eBooks and eReaders and the Thanks for Shopping Indie campaign have been made available in a temporary DIY on the BTW website.

This week, ABA announced important updates regarding the rollout of the ABA/Kobo eBook solution, which is being launched in partnership with the Ingram Content Group.

ABA member stores will find a number of newly added resources on BookWeb’s Kobo Bookseller Resource page to help them market and sell Kobo eBooks, eReaders, and accessories.

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

The IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page has been updated this week with three promotions underway now.

Under the terms of e-book pricing settlements between 49 states and Hachette, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster preliminarily approved by a federal court in September, consumers are being informed of their right to claim a portion of the $69 million in settlements.

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.