Why doesn’t Smashwords buy Nook?

This piece was prompted by a post on Eoin Purcell’s blog, entitled “Some Thoughts on B&N’s Nook Problem,” and breaking down the fairly abysmal news from Barnes & Noble’s Nook segment, which saw a 60.5 percent fall year-on-year at $125 million “for the nine-week holiday period,” digital content sales falling 27.3 percent and devices and accessories [...]

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