The $14.99 e-Book Backlash

Angry readers are showing that a price will be paid by publishers that try to charge more than $9.99 per e-book. Online guerrilla saboteurs are leaving one-star ratings and awful reviews, apparently as acts of vengeance.

Are You Experiencing “Next Great” Whatever Fatigue?

You just bought an HDTV, an iPhone, and a Kindle, but now there’s 3-D TV, Google’s Nexus One, and the Kindle 2 (or the Nook) that all want you to take them home too. Can’t the marketers and innovators at least wait until we’ve gotten used to all the gizmos and features of our current [...]

On the First War of Christmas, Amazon is Attacked on Three Sides

The upcoming winter holiday period is shaping up to be one of the most competitive, wildest shopping seasons ever. Stores started hosting Christmas displays way back in July, and toy store skirmishes are already well under way. And now, preeminent online retailer Amazon is fighting battles on several fronts.

It’s a Deal: Bestselling Books for Free in the Kindle Store

Many of the bestselling books for use with Amazon’s Kindle are being offered for free. The freebies include classics like Treasure Island and Pride and Prejudice. More details here.