Spotify’s iOS Payment Reforms Drive Subscription Surge and Audiobook Sales. Don’t tell Markus Dohle and the SoA!
For publishers, the lesson is clear: consumer choice in payment systems isn’t just fair – it’s profitable.
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Author: Mark Williams
Romania’s Bookfest 2025: A Celebration of Literature (and a personal note)
“Years later I slipped it into the Kindle store one day and, despite it being written in the first person as a twelve year old Romanian girl in WWII, it sold a quarter million copies.”
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BLAPAN’s Inauguration Marks a Turning Point in Nigeria’s IP Protection Arena
A bold step forward in the fight against piracy and the push for stronger protections for literary professionals.
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The Enduring Appeal of Murder Mysteries: Neuroscience, Female Sleuths, and the Legacy and AI Reincarnation of Agatha Christie
A 2012 study found mystery readers scored higher in empathy and analytical thinking, suggesting long-term cognitive benefits.
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Nextory’s AI Librarian: A Game-Changer for Book Discovery
Nextory’s move drives a critical lesson: the future of books lies not just in content, but in how seamlessly readers can find it.
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