Current trends in Sci-Fi and Fantasy eBooks

Current trends in sci-fi and fantasy books are a recall to epic classics of the past. In years past sci-fi and fantasy eBooks were one-shot episodes that introduced shallow characters and settings and left readers unfulfilled in an attempt to produce as fast as readers could consume. Now these eBooks see the success of series that are getting turned into TV shows, such as True Blood and Game of Thrones, and they are now featuring a broad cast of characters, an intense setting, and an overreaching plot that expands over many eBook installments. Authors and publishers now realize how invested readers can become in their worlds, and they are investing in these series.

One of the best trends of these new sci-fi and fantasy books is the offering of eBook deals so readers can test out a series before they commit to reading all of the books. Readers can often find the first book in a series offered for free, so they can try it out and get a feel for if they like the writing, characters, and setting. This is a great way for authors and publishers to give out a sample and get people to try something they never did before. Think of it in the same way you would samples from the grocery store – when a new brand or product comes out you don’t know if you want to spend the money to try it, but when the store gives you a sample then you can make the decision right away. This is why you’ll always find great eBook deals, especially for stories in sci-fi and fantasy series.

Discreteness of eBooks Contribute to Rise in the Popularity of Mommy Erotica

I can hardly remember a time before airport bookstores were stocked with “50 Shades of Grey” and a slew of lookalikes. “50 Shades” has so much popularity behind it that it’s not a bid deal if you are caught reading it. They also have pretty blank covers that do not raise too many eyebrows, but what about the rest of the erotica that is out there?

“50 Shades” introduced many women, particularly married women with children (hence the term “Mommy Porn”), to the availability of erotically charged books with layered characters and interesting storylines. Since then, the market has been flooded with these books, both in hardcopy and eBooks, which allows all “Mommy Porn” lovers to figure out what they really like to read and then go on and enjoy it! Unlike “50 Shades” though, which has such a following that it’s trendy to have read it, other erotica does not get the same free pass. This means more discretion is used when finding your next erotic fix after you finish the “50 Shades” series. Luckily, you can go online, read a synopsis, and download your new erotica to your favorite eBook reading device, and enjoy it without anyone knowing. Ladies may not have had to explain why they were reading “50 Shades”, but they might not get the same leeway when they are caught reading another series. 

Since the market is so heavily saturated with these novels, it’s easy to find eBook deals for romance and erotica novels. From the leading publishing houses to self-published authors, everyone wants to get you hooked on their stories. You can sample a little bit of this and that, figure out what really floats your boat, and then explore further into that genre, author, or publisher without worrying that anyone knows what saucy reading you are into!