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The Great E-book Pricing War: Why Libraries Are Finally Fighting Back

Libraries are finally pushing back against Big Five publishers’ exploitative e-book pricing while independent bookstores reach their highest numbers since the 1990s. This brewing conflict reveals deeper questions about digital access and who controls the flow of knowledge in our communities.

The Indie Author Revolution Gets Real: When Digital Meets Main Street

Draft2Digital’s new partnership with Bookshop.org creates an unprecedented bridge between indie ebooks and independent bookstore customers. This collaboration represents more than just another sales channel—it’s a fundamental shift toward community-driven book discovery that benefits authors, readers, and local bookstores alike.