You must have noticed blank pages in both paperback and hardcover books. But have wondered what is the purpose of these blank pages? On top of that, why don’t ebooks have blank pages like that?Well, blank pages in print books can be intentional, for example, for allowing authors to sign or for readers to make notes. Intentional empty pages In hardcover books, the first … [Read more...] about Why Print Books Have Blank Pages
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Books Are a Great Source of Entertainment
If you are a bibliophile, you would know how books can be a great source of entertainment. Not only does it give you adequate information and keep your vocabulary intact, it propels you into a fictional world that's nothing less than a show/series. When it comes to reading, things like pleasure reading certainly top the list. What's a pleasure reading? It's when you are reading … [Read more...] about Books Are a Great Source of Entertainment
2023’s Give-A-Book Drive Maintain Record Pace
Literacy Lambton’s annual Give-a-Book campaign, which runs until December 11, has just accomplished. The campaign, which was started about 30 years ago, involves distributing books to community agencies — from Habitat for Humanity, for families moving into newly built homes, to Victim Services Sarnia-Lambton, to help comfort kids affected by trauma.When all the donations … [Read more...] about 2023’s Give-A-Book Drive Maintain Record Pace
Can Reading Books Change Your Perspectives and Overall Life?
Reading has the potential to change the way you live life. It can change your life perspectives and expand your imagination in the best way possible. If you read the genres that stimulate your interest, then reading can be way beyond just a hobby. With time, it can help you get incredible ideas and boost your creativity.While we are at it, here are some other ways by which … [Read more...] about Can Reading Books Change Your Perspectives and Overall Life?
5 Ways To Read Books on Chromebook (Free and Paid)
Chromebooks are portable computers that work under Chrome OS. They are recognized for their low RAM, lower-powered processors, limited storage, and efficient overall performance. If you choose the right Chromebooks, they can surpass the efficiency of traditional laptops and give you a better user experience.As it's similar to a portable computer, you can indulge in almost … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Read Books on Chromebook (Free and Paid)
Gen Z Prefers Print Books, Not E-Books
Gen Z is phone-obsessed, so it's easy to believe that they might prefer e-books over paperback books. But this is not true. Surveys show that Gen Z, people born between 1997 and 2015, are ditching e-books for print books.Total sales of books in the UK and the US have increased dramatically over the past couple of years. McKinsey reports that book sales in the US reached a … [Read more...] about Gen Z Prefers Print Books, Not E-Books
5 Applications of New E-Paper Display in Various Sectors
The Global Display Solution has come with E-Tela. It is an e-paper display (E-Tela) that gives real-time information. Moreover, the device works on solar energy, uses minimum power, and is made to withstand extreme weather conditions. Therefore, it has many advantages in various sectors. E-paper Display for Digital Bus StopA study found that providing passengers … [Read more...] about 5 Applications of New E-Paper Display in Various Sectors
George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Legendary writer George R. R. Martin has revealed more details pertaining to his latest title in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe. The new entrant to Martin's famed series that was adapted into a hit TV show is titled The Rise of The Dragon. It is a fully illustrated companion novel to the prequel named Fire & Blood as well as the Game of Thrones series in general. As … [Read more...] about George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
If you're into fantasy novels, chances are you're more than just aware of Brandon Sanderson's existence. With scores of critically acclaimed titles under his belt, Sanderson is one of the most celebrated authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.Taking fans by … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Content is the lifeblood of the internet, toppling over traditional forms of media and revolutionizing the fields of modern marketing and PR. Everything you read on the web has been written carefully by a trained copywriting professional. It takes a whole team of writers and editors to curate content that matches the tone, style, format, and level of depth that agrees with the … [Read more...] about Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Got your start into high fantasy? Here’s what you can read next.
About a week ago, we made a list of novels that make for excellent reads if you're looking to break into the high fantasy genre. Of course, the list was aimed at readers who are only just entering this excellent branch of literature. There is no shortage of amazing titles under the high fantasy banner, so we continue that list today.Today's fresh set of recommendations … [Read more...] about Got your start into high fantasy? Here’s what you can read next.
Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the best books to pick up right after finishing the critically acclaimed Harry Potter novels. Today's batch of recommendations is fresh out of the high fantasy brand of baking ovens. While our previous recommendations featured many children's and pre-teen books, this list is more appropriate for older readers.High fantasy works are … [Read more...] about Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
So you just read Harry Potter, what now? Here’s what you can read.
Have you ever had a hardcore book hangover? Since you're reading this, I'm pretty sure you know exactly what I mean. Some books are so captivating that we get completely absorbed into their worlds. Once you have tasted the sweet perfection of the Harry Potter universe, it's very hard to follow up with anything that comes close. Finishing such an epic series of books brings a … [Read more...] about So you just read Harry Potter, what now? Here’s what you can read.
Scribd shares the top reading trends of 2021
The year is drawing to a close, allowing many of us to take some time to look back in retrospect. Following the likes of Spotify, Scribd had decided to review the highlights of the year and present them in the form of 2021's top reading trends. Following the rise of the #BookTok trend on social media platform TikTok, there was a significant impact on the reading habits of young … [Read more...] about Scribd shares the top reading trends of 2021