Friday, February 10, 2012

News from Booktrack

Booktrack is the creator of a new and engaging way to read that matches music, sound effects, and ambient audio to the text of your favorite eBooks syncrhonized to your individual reading speed. Booktrack has been described by The Atlantic as possibly "The future of reading" and "A thrilling prospect" and was called “revolutionary" by The Huffington Post.

BOOKTRACK LAUNCHES FREE BOOKSHELF APP
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the FREE Booktrack Bookshelf app. With the Bookshelf app, you can:
  • Download FREE for iPad, iPhone, & PC from www.booktrack.com
  • Browse Booktrack's entire catalogue
  • Try all Booktrack titles for FREE
  • Buy Booktrack titles
  • View your entire Booktrack library
If you have previously downloaded titles from us, you can re-download your free copy of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and can view other Booktrack editions by tapping "The Book Store" tab at the top of the screen once you download the new Bookshelf. We are in the process of developing increased functionality for The Bookshelf, including the ability to migrate previously-purchased titles into the application, and we hope to offer more updates in the near future. 





Salman Rushdie's In the South now on Booktrack!
Salman Rushdie's short story In the South is now available on Booktrack. "Readers and writers have a natural inclination to be curious and engaged citizens of the world," said Salman Rushdie. "I love Booktrack, and I’m intrigued to see what it can do.'' Rushdie's moving story of friendship and loss includes a specially commissioned original score from John Psathas that was recorded by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Salman Rushdie's In the South is available for $.99 during the month of February (after which it will be available for $1.99). Download it today!

Now Available for PC and Android!
The Booktrack Bookshelf is available for iPhone, iPad and Windows devices, making Booktrack available to PC users for the first time. Additionally, individual Booktrack titles are also available for Android tablets. You can download Booktracks for PC and Android from www.booktrack.com
 

100,000 Downloads – Sherlock Holmes
Our premiere free title--The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band--has been downloaded more than 100,000 times, making it one of the most downloaded global eBooks of 2011! “The consumer response to Booktrack has been amazing with 100,000 downloads for a single Booktrack title in just 10 weeks and glowing reviews and ratings in the Apple iTunes App Store.” said Paul Cameron, Booktrack co-founder and CEO. “It is not until people try Booktrack that they understand the immersive element Booktrack brings to reading, and the new Booktrack Bookshelf application gives readers the opportunity to try Booktrack for free to experience it for themselves.”

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