For those questioning the TNIV’s distribution and marketing strategies, it is worth noting that that the TNIV Kindle Edition has cracked the top 10 on Amazon.com’s Kindle Bestseller list, and is currently listed in the #8 position.
I suppose it’s only fair to mention that Zondervan is offering the TNIV Kindle Edition for $0 – that’s right, it’s a free download.
Crossway has made the same offer available with the ESV, which currently sits at #24 on the Amazon bestseller list, as has Baker Publishing with their God’s Word translation in the #15 slot. I’m happy (blessed?) to have all three of these editions on my Kindle.
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Hey ElShaddai, it’s good to see you posting again after such a long hiatus (3-4 months?)
I hope this is not just a blip in TNIV’s rise in ranking.
Thanks, Kevin. It’s been an interesting “sabbatical”… I’ve been tackling some freelance web/blog design projects and that’s been a good change of pace for me. I still have a couple of projects to finish, so I’m not quite ready to blog full-time again, but I can feel the itch!
ElShaddai,
That is great news, and I am also glad to see you posting again.
Nice to have you back!
Never underestimate the power of $0.
Look at the ESV and the free e-Sword module!
Joe, it’s a good point. Crossway understands a lot of things that the other publishers don’t
The ranking may be a bit misleading. Just last week, the ESV was in the top ten. Anyone know how long the ESV has been offered for free? The TNIV was at $9.99 last week.
Yes… Amazon.com caveats their list with the note that it updates “hourly”.
The TNIV offer was new to me — according to the ESV blog, the free ESV offer started on Feb 24, corresponding with the release of the Kindle 2.
O happy day. Calloo Callay!
Your return would be most welcome.
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