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The Next Act for the ‘Netflix of Books’ Is Basically a Bookstore

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11 years ago

April 8, 2015

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(Bloomberg) – Oyster was founded on a novel principle: One day, instead of buying e-books, people would join a service that would provide any title they wanted for a monthly fee. A year and a half after launching such a service, the New York-based startup has decided that people are going to keep buying books after all. On Wednesday the company moved to add an e-bookstore to its subscription service, allowing customers to purchase single books that aren’t available in its lending library.

In one sense, the move is an admission of defeat. Oyster and competitors such as Scribd and Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited have been steadily expanding their offerings. Oyster even gained access to the Harry Potter series earlier this year. But publishers simply aren’t willing to give the subscription e-book services enough of the good stuff. Oyster currently offers none of the top 10 New York Times fiction best-sellers and only two of the top 10 nonfiction titles (American Sniper by Chris Kyle, and The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir). Its competitors aren’t doing any better.

The inability to offer the most popular books is likely to limit the utility of services aiming to be the “Netflix of books,” since it takes mainstream titles to draw mainstream audiences. And no one in the nascent e-book subscription industry is giving any clear indication of subscriber numbers, preferring to cite useless metrics like “total pages read per month.” Both Oyster and Scribd have convinced venture capitalists that they’re on the right track; the companies have raised $14 million and $22 million, respectively.

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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December 4, 2025

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.