Read anywhere with Google Editions electronic books

Google Editions is sure to light up the faces of e-book readers this winter holiday. According to the Wall Street Journal, lawful and technical issues prevented Editions from getting off the ground this summer. But such is no longer the case, and a winter launch of Google Editions can make large waves within the electronic book industry, specifically with Google’s "read anywhere" format. Article resource – Google Editions to debut read anywhere e-books by Money Blog Newz.

Google Editions teams with independent booksellers

Google Editions, which is expected to release within the United States of America before New Year’s Day and by the end of first quarter of next year internationally, appears to be forming alliances with a wide variety of impartial booksellers. The Google product management director Scott Dougal said that many publishers said they have been "exchanging files" with Google. Google Editions must be close to launching because of these signs.

More than e-books

The read anywhere electronic book design that Google Editions will use is different from the vast majority of the competition, including Amazon.com, which presently holds at least 65 percent of the electronic book market. A customer's Google account ties to the electronic book file after the consumer buys Google Editions from anyplace. With a Web browser – whether it is be on a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone – customers can access their e-books, cloud computing-style.

While Amazon.com gives readers the flexibility to read their electronic books on any system that runs Kindle software, the books generally must be purchased from the Amazon.com store. Some free titles are available from outside sources.

The benefit for independent booksellers is not known

Getting compensation can be the determining factor as to which independent booksellers work with Google Editions. Google doesn't know yet what revenue percentage could be offered. The businesses participating in Google Editions has yet to be released, reports the Wall Street Journal. The American Booksellers Association explained though that over 200 independent booksellers are preparing to participate in the U.S. If Google can get major booksellers like Borders and Barnes & Noble to feature Google Editions content, it could possibly be in line to dominate the e-book field quickly.

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