When Kindle launched their free ebook library for their prime customers–now called Kindle Owner’s Lending Library to clearly communicate it is for device owners only–it included titles from Amazon Publishing (138 by our exclusive count) but no self-published ebooks from the KDP program. As of December 1, Amazon intends to add KDP titles to the lending library. Authors approached by Amazon to participate say the company is offering a chance to share in a large pool of licensing cash–but requiring complete exclusivity in exchange. The money pool, according to those familiar with the offer, is $500,000 a month over the […]
