Study Reveals Bestsellers Getting Thicker

by Thomas McKinley

Is longer better? A study by interactive publisher Flipsnack has reported that bestselling books have become thicker by 25% from 320 pages in 1999 to 400 pages in 2014. The study included over 2,500 books that have landed on New York Times bestseller and notable books lists, as well as Google’s annual survey of the […]

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Research: Ebooks Entice Young Boys To Read More

by Thomas McKinley

A study by the British independent charity National Literacy Trust revealed that ebooks can encourage more boys to read as they perceive the technology to be “cool.” The national charity advocates literacy and conducts research on related issues in the UK. The study surveyed 468 pupils from 40 UK schools that participated in an e-reading […]

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Xlibris Book Unveils the Rebirth of India – Part 2

by Thomas McKinley

Here’s the second part of Sukh D.H. Khokhar’s blog. The novel has earned acclaim from critics and readers alike. Quoting from one of the casual website reviews, “Browsing your website and going through the powerful imagery is an exhilarating, mind-gripping experience. The beautiful images with vibrant colors have mystical qualities which make the characters very […]

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Xlibris Book Unveils the Rebirth of India – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris author Sukh D.H. Khokhar pays tribute to her Indian roots through her illustrated ebook Mystery of the Rose: The Return of the Prince published through Xlibris this year. The Xlibris Blog features the author and her work, another addition to Xlibris’ promising talents on the rise. Depicting India’s historical saga under the British rule […]

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