WSJ Fight Club: Kindle vs. Nook

The WSJ pits the two most popular ereaders against each other: Kindle and Nook.  Which one wins?  I have the conclusion after the break!

Crave calls New Nook: Best overall e-ink reader

John Falcone has kept a running tab on the best ereaders and which one is best for which purpose.  That article has just been updated today taking into consideration the new Nook Touch.  Each category is given a winner, but the over all winner (for now) is given to the new Nook Touch ereader.  Check after the break for the top contender in each category.

Pan Macmillan Launches Compass

Pan Macmillan is starting Compass, a imprint aiming to publish backlist titles in ebook format and print on demand.  The new imprint will be lead by Jeremy Trevathan and Sara Lloyd, a fiction publisher and digital director, respectively.


Trevathan said this about the new imprint:  "We’re already in conversation with a number of agents who, like us, are very excited by this new project. We believe we are the right partner for agents because in addition to our proven digital skills, we will bring all the attributes and reputation of the Macmillan brand to tailored marketing and social media campaigns, print and online publicity and direct-to-consumer e-commerce."


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