HarperCollins, parent of Christian publisher Zondervan, says libraries may only lend each of their e-books titles 26 times before the library must repurchase it.
Library Journal reported that HarperCollins has issued new terms to its library distribution partner, Overdrive, for how many times a library e-book can be loaned out. Any library e-book provider dealing with HarperCollins, not just Overdrive, will be required to abide by those terms.
“HarperCollins is committed to the library channel,” the publisher said in a statement. “We believe this change balances the value libraries get from our titles with the need to protect our authors and ensure a presence in public libraries and the communities they serve for years to come.”
A Christian has been sentenced to one year in prison for “creating chaos” by selling and distributing Christian books and other literature near a major Muslim gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, according to a report by Compass News Direct (CND).
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New Christian Bookstore Parking Lot Warning Sign?
Editors note: In a previous post I wrote about the CBA, the Association for Christian Retail’s public stance on sales tax. You can view my post here. Their view runs counter to the U.S. Constitution, recent Supreme Court decisions and current law. The CBA has now posted an FAQ on their site, which I have reproduced and commented on below.
In the FAQ, the CBA attempts to rationalize sales tax for their competition, but not for themselves. Christian book writers and readers should tell their local Christian bookstore owner or manager that you think the unconstitutional stand of the CBA is misguided, and that it will mean more taxes and higher taxes for all.
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by Brooklyn Lowery
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s not just Christians turning December into a festive month of themed décor, gift giving and mailboxes packed with greeting cards.
A new study by LifeWay Research reveals that nine in 10 Americans (91 percent) personally celebrate Christmas and those aren’t all self-identified Christians. A majority of agnostics or those claiming no preference (89 percent), individuals claiming other religions (62 percent), and even atheists (55 percent) celebrate Christmas along with 97 percent of Christians.
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E-books have not had a lot of credibility. They have been around in one form or the other since the dawn of the Internet Age, but they have not gained wide acceptance until recently.
There are two huge indicators that e-books are now an acceptable, mainstream method of book publishing. The first is the report from Forrester Research that predicts that e-book sales will total $966 million in 2010. Sales were only $169 million in 2009, according to the research organization.
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