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Francene--Blog. Year 2014

How do you read books? e-book or paperback?

11/19/2014

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I'm interested in books. Novels in particular. Well, I'm an author—one among many millions around the globe. The task falls onto each writer to publicize their own work. But how can I be heard amongst the other grains of sand on the beach of life?

In the UK, sales of hardback and paperback books fell last year according to Nielsen BookScan data.

Meanwhile, the digital e-book market is rising. Recent consumer data figures showed more than two million UK users joined the digital book market in the first nine months of 2013.

In 2013, the U S. physical book sales stayed strong, with print book consumption only declining slightly from the year before. And some old favorites continue to see big sales.

Despite the slowing E-book growth, the market has now mellowed. More than half of Americans own smartphones, tablets and e-readers and more innovations are to come.

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As a result, many authors, publishers, retailers, distributors, service providers, and especially consumers are challenged by the wide variety of books.

Right, my special blog-reading friends, let's concentrate on what is important to me. I need a favor. It concerns my latest release, Shattered Shells viewable on the sidebar below, one click away from an Amazon outlet near you.

No, I'm not asking you to buy the novel.

My publisher has entered Shattered Shells into a Thunderclap list of their titles. Each book needs 100 likes via Facebook to reach the next stage of publicity. So far, I've received 43, which leaves 57 claps short of the total. Not exactly a thunderous response. This need for approval will cease on November 24th, when the book will be available for 99c or the equivalent where you are. All you need to do is click the button and give your support. Many of the other authors have reached their target already. Needless to say, I might leave the stage without applause. Please, help me with this simple request. Over to you. Press the Thunderclap button to see the page.

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I read novels on my Kindle during television commercial breaks. 

Which way do you like to read books?

13 Comments
Gemma link
11/18/2014 06:58:47 pm

I prefer to buy paperbacks, I can't read from a screen for too long. Will share your book :) Best of luck getting to 100 x

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Jo Smith link
11/18/2014 07:25:47 pm

I've shared it via twitter for you using thunderclap app. I prefer paperback books but I'm not away from my mobile phone long enough - more to the pity. Should really take reading back up again x

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Kristen from The Road to Domestication link
11/18/2014 09:05:48 pm

I read on my Kindle :) Clicked and shared for you - good luck!

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Renz link
11/18/2014 10:26:21 pm

I still prefer paperbacks, I love the smell of books! But recently, due to space constraint, I had to resort on ebooks.

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Joan Harrington link
11/19/2014 01:44:17 am

Hi Francene,

Definately enjoy ebooks better than paper back.........just easier for me :) Great post! Thanks for sharing!!

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Lozelle link
11/19/2014 12:23:36 pm

I love the feel of a book. I enjoy reading paperback better than an e-book, It is just something about the feel and smell of the paper.

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elly stornebrink link
11/19/2014 04:45:20 pm

I prefer a hard copy with a cover I can look at and pages i can turn to easily back and forth to whichever....I borrowed a Kindle or the like from a local library awhile ago and did not like it at all. I guess I'm still "old fashioned" in some ways, mainly technology! ;) By the way, good luck on reading the recommended 100! :) <3

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Mary Burris link
11/19/2014 08:20:10 pm

I prefer paperbacks. And when I am finished reading them, I usually donate them to the assisted living center where my mother lives.

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K.Lee Banks link
11/19/2014 09:37:26 pm

Francene, I clicked and shared your Thunderclap campaign in a few places - I'll add it to my blog, too, and mention I featured you as my guest blogger!

I rarely have time to read for leisure, aside from my devotional books. However, I have a whole library of ebooks waiting for me! ;-)

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Amalia link
11/19/2014 09:57:45 pm

I don't have a kindle, so I read real books. And I like it that way, really. :) I'm addicted to books, especially old, gorgeous classics.

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Lyn Balisteri Jensen link
11/20/2014 01:18:12 am

I've already clicked "like". How many times are we allowed to do so?
:)

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Dorit Sasson
11/20/2014 06:30:46 am

While there are a great many people who still prefer to hold a book like myself, an equally great many read from their ipads, kindle etc. I'm in favor of both as one who will soon publish my memoir, I will make sure my memoir will be available in both digital and print. Good post!

Dorit Sasson
author of Accidental Soldier: What My Service in the ISrael Defense Forces Taught Me about Faith, Courage and Love.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Silence/544969778951513

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Alana link
11/20/2014 07:54:19 am

Definitely paper books. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but electronic books (although they are convenient and reduce clutter) aren't the same experience. P.S. I had already clicked for Facebook and Twitter. I remembered I had a Tumblr account so I clicked for that.

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