PocketBook Launches UK Digital Bookstore with 4.5 Million Titles

PocketBook has officially launched a new digital bookstore in the United Kingdom, aimed at enhancing its e-reader offerings. This initiative comes in response to the limited selection currently available on PocketBook’s line of e-readers, which has primarily featured royalty-free e-books and lesser-known authors. The new platform boasts an impressive catalogue of 4.5 million e-books and 90,000 audiobooks, including popular titles from the New York Times Bestseller List.

The PocketBook digital bookstore is directly integrated into PocketBook e-readers, allowing users to access the extensive library seamlessly. Additionally, it is accessible through an online platform at pocketbook.uk, where readers can purchase titles on a pay-per-download basis. This expansion is part of PocketBook’s strategy to provide a more comprehensive and user-friendly reading experience globally.

Commitment to User-Friendly Reading

By offering content protected by LCP DRM, PocketBook aims to ensure greater consumer flexibility and reduce barriers to access. This aligns with the company’s mission to make e-reading as user-friendly as possible. For those without a PocketBook e-reader, the content can also be purchased through the PocketBook Reader App available for both Android and iOS devices.

“We’re proud to open this new PocketBook chapter in the UK,” said Enrico Mueller, Managing Director of PocketBook Readers GmbH. “By adding Gardner’s rich catalogue to our ecosystem, we’re making e-reading even more accessible to users across the UK.”

Partnership with Gardners

The new bookstore features a partnership with Gardners, a key player in the publishing industry. “We are delighted to be working with PocketBook to bring our Publishers’ e-books and audiobooks to new heights, giving the UK public full access to the Gardners catalogue,” stated Ali Balaban, Gardners’ Head of Digital Product.

Nigel Wyman, Chief Sales Officer, emphasized the collaborative effort behind this launch. “This is a culmination of hard work between PocketBook and the Gardners’ team. We are pleased to be able to finally offer our full catalogue of digital products to a wider audience in the UK via this collaboration.”

The launch of the PocketBook digital bookstore marks a significant step forward for the company as it seeks to enhance its presence in the competitive digital reading market. With a robust collection of bestsellers and classics, it aims to meet the growing demand for accessible reading material among UK consumers. Michael Kozlowski, a veteran in the field of audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers, has observed these developments closely and continues to provide insights on the evolving landscape of digital reading.