From high VAT taxes in Europe to an increase in the number of digital magazines, this is the eBook news from around the Web we've been reading this month.
EU courts rule that eBooks must be treated as a service. Electronic books cannot benefit from the same reduced rate of value-added tax as paper books, the top court of the European Union ruled on Thursday. But the European Commission signaled it may change the rules next year to allow for equal taxation of books in any form. Read more.
Indie authors are a crucial force in publishing. Although those in corporate publishing houses and some critics may still consider self-published works to be of less quality than traditionally published books, it is clear by the sheer number of titles and their sales figures that self-publishing is here to stay, and a force to be reckoned with. Read more.
Major author opts to self-publish. When it came time to publish her next novels, she chose to self publish them. Her story mirrors the story of many writers today. Given the freedom to self publish or traditionally publish, a growing number of proven bestsellers, and first-time authors alike, are choosing to self publish. Read more.
Schools move to adopt eBooks. A study conducted by LightSail Education shows that educators are leaning towards fully adopting ebooks in the classroom, which indicates a healthy future for companies who build them. Read more.
What's the top eBook news you've been reading?
