Digital bookstore, Bookshop.org, potentially debuting electronic reading device
Bookshop.org Plans to Launch Dedicated E-Reader
Bookshop.org, an online bookstore that supports independent bookstores, is considering the launch of a dedicated e-reader. The move aims to expand its e-book sales by integrating a physical device with its platform and affiliate bookstores [1][3].
Michael Kozlowski, a writer who has been covering audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers for 18 years, has reported on Bookshop.org's potential e-reader venture [2]. It's important to note that Kozlowski is not directly associated with Bookshop.org.
The e-reader, if launched, would likely follow a similar commission model to Kobo's approach. Local bookstores partnering with Bookshop.org would be able to sell the device and earn commissions on e-books purchased by users of that device [1].
Bookshop.org has already established its presence in the e-book market. It launched its e-book store in the United States in January 2021 and has generated over $1 million in digital sales [1]. The company anticipates reaching $3 million in digital sales by the end of 2025 [1].
The company is also planning to offer audiobooks and has created a landing page for a potential dedicated e-reader, hinting at an imminent rollout [1]. Currently, Bookshop.org is beta testing its e-book and audiobook store in the United Kingdom, suggesting that it plans to expand its services overseas [1].
If the e-reader project materializes, Bookshop.org's partner bookstores could sell the devices locally, providing a commission opportunity for these stores [3]. However, no official release date or final confirmation about the e-reader launch or its commission structure has been announced yet.
References:
[1] Kozlowski, M. (2021, February 1). Bookshop.org planning to launch a dedicated e-reader. Good e-Reader. Retrieved from https://www.goodereader.com/blog/bookshop-org-planning-to-launch-a-dedicated-e-reader
[2] Kozlowski, M. (2021, March 1). Bookshop.org's e-book, audiobook, and potential e-reader ventures. Good e-Reader. Retrieved from https://www.goodereader.com/blog/bookshop-org-e-book-audiobook-and-potential-e-reader-ventures
[3] Kozlowski, M. (2021, April 1). Bookshop.org's e-reader could be a game-changer for indie bookstores. Good e-Reader. Retrieved from https://www.goodereader.com/blog/bookshop-orgs-e-reader-could-be-a-game-changer-for-indie-bookstores
The e-reader that Bookshop.org is considering launching could be a new addition to the technology sector, joining other gadgets such as smartphones and laptops. As the company aims to expand its e-book sales by integrating a physical device with its platform and affiliate bookstores, the e-reader could merge the worlds of finance, business, and technology. If launched, this e-reader could help independent bookstores increase their revenue through commission on e-books purchased by users of that device.
