GILBERT, Arizona (WordNews.org) Nov. 3, 2012 – A new platform has been launched to connect readers with Christian e-books.
Visitors to Christian eBooks Today can sort books by genre – including romance, science fiction and historical – as well as by the type of device a reader is using, such as Nook and Kindle. Visitors will also be able to view books by author as well as find free books.
“Much of the selection we offer includes many best sellers from award-winning writers,” said Karen Baney, owner and chief executive officer of the Arizona-based Christian eBooks Today. “Whether fiction or nonfiction, we believe our website can offer books to inspire readers in their faith and daily walk.”
The site was created in response to the increase in e-book popularity.
According to the Association of American Publishers, publishers sold 66.6 million e-books in January 2011, growing to 100 million in January 2012.
“Obviously, the landscape of the publishing industry has changed quickly and drastically over just the last 18 to 24 months,” said Baney. “Technology is opening books to readers and doors to authors. It’s an exciting time for everyone.”
The site highlights family-friendly books.
“We want this to be a place where readers can feel free to browse and explore a variety of written works without being tempted or bombarded with images of things they would like to avoid,” she said.
The goal, Baney said, is to increase the visibility of Christian authors that may not have discovered yet.
“We’re going to introduce our visitors to books and writers they may not have previously found,” Baney said,
Baney is the author of four novels in the Prescott Pioneer Series, which were best sellers on Amazon.com.
“I truly believe they’ll be pleased and blessed by what they find at our website,” she said.