Just hearing the opening theme for the show Friends, brings a certain iconic apartment to mind. Carry Bradshaw’s spacious one-bedroom with a walk-through closet and bathroom and a full kitchen on the pricey Upper East Side, was like a 5th member of the “girls” from Sex and the City.Fans of TV shows can now experience their favorite shows in a brand new way through an … [Read more...] about Book Sizes Up Sets of Popular Shows
‘My books were pirated’: Interview with Indie-author Angela G. Gentile
Angela Gentile is a counselor with over 25 years experience working in both public and private healthcare. Angela has taken her ample experience and first hand knowledge to write and self published seven books. A few weeks ago, Angela reached out to Goodereader after reading our pieces on AI books to share her personal story of her books being plagiarized by someone using AI. I … [Read more...] about ‘My books were pirated’: Interview with Indie-author Angela G. Gentile
Rush’s Geddy Lee Announces Book Tour
Rush's Geddy Lee has written a new memoir set to be released on November 14th called My Effin' Life. For nearly five decades, Lee; bassist, vocalist and keyboardist, has been part of the driving force behind Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. For the first time, Lee opens up and shares his account of life inside and out of the award winning band.The memoir is about … [Read more...] about Rush’s Geddy Lee Announces Book Tour
Rolling Stones Drummer Sells First Editions Smashing Records
Late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watt’s love of literature was evident by his astounding collection of first editions. On September 28th Watt’s collection sold at British auction house Christie's, setting two world records.The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sold for £214,200, setting a new world record. This rare first addition was inscribed with a … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones Drummer Sells First Editions Smashing Records
Supplements for Improved Vision
As a personal trainer and healthy weight consultant, I often get asked about adding supplements into one's routine. Traditionally, if you ate a healthy diverse diet you would get all the nutrition you need from your food. However, times have changed, and due to soil depletion, as well as increases in environmental toxins, many wellness experts suggest supplementing your diet … [Read more...] about Supplements for Improved Vision
Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, returns to top position
Canada's largest bookstore announced another reshuffling of its leadership team on Monday with founder Heather Reisman back in charge. Markus Dohle, Chair of the Board's Human Resources, Compensation and Governance Committee, said in the press release, "We know Heather's deep understanding of the Indigo brand as the country's leading voice on books and reading, and her … [Read more...] about Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, returns to top position
6 Signs it May be Time for Reading Glasses
A few weeks ago, I was curled up reading the latest book from Jeffery Deaver when I realized I couldn't seem to get comfortable. Now, as any serious reader knows, having a pristine reading nook in one's house is a must. Despite all my pillows, quilts and my great grandmother's beloved foot stool, I was still not able to settle and focus on the story. Then I caught sight of … [Read more...] about 6 Signs it May be Time for Reading Glasses
Audiobook or Reading? Science Shows there is no Difference to your Brain
Life can be busy and finding the time to sit and read isn't easy- but that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Now a day’s many of us enjoy our stories in a variety of different ways; books, eBooks, audiobooks or on our cell phones. A great option is to pop in the ear buds, pop on an audiobook, and carry on cooking dinner, exercising, or puttering around the house. However, … [Read more...] about Audiobook or Reading? Science Shows there is no Difference to your Brain
Mega Manga ‘One Piece’ breaks records
It’s amazing how a spark of imagination in a writer's mind can create fictional worlds which end up shaping the collective cultural landscape of our actual physical world. From George Lucas’s Star Wars, to the Harry Potter series, and the vast universe of the Star Trek franchise, it’s rather astounding how a “story” can inspire so much innovation and influence other creators … [Read more...] about Mega Manga ‘One Piece’ breaks records
Study: Sports, Diet and Reading all lead to smarter kids
Just in time for school, a new study shows how the combination of reading, a good diet, and playing organized sports can increase a child's thinking abilities.For two years, the Scientists at the University of Eastern Finland followed 504 children between the ages of six and nine years old. The study found that children who spent more time reading and playing on sports … [Read more...] about Study: Sports, Diet and Reading all lead to smarter kids
Flood of Fake AI Books Causing Mistrust
A few days ago we shared a story on what appeared to be a fake book being sold on Amazon called 'Fire and Fury: The Story of the 2023 Maui Fire and its Implications for Climate Change'. There were many red flags with this book, including it was somehow published on August 10th, only 2 days into the fires, and the author, "Dr. Miles Stones", doesn’t seem to be a real … [Read more...] about Flood of Fake AI Books Causing Mistrust
Amazon Bestselling Book Published 2 Days Into Maui Wildfires Raising Red Flags
How could a book about the Maui, Hawaii fires be written, edited, published and up for sale on Amazon already?About once a week I peruse Amazon for new books and releases. Imagine my shock when I came across a completed book on the August fires in Maui already up for sale? You know those fires... the ones still happening now? What on earth is going on?This is Fire and … [Read more...] about Amazon Bestselling Book Published 2 Days Into Maui Wildfires Raising Red Flags
Authors ask FTC to Investigate Amazon’s ‘Domination’ of the Bookselling Industry
In an August 16th letter, the American Booksellers Association, the Authors Guild, and Open Markets Institute asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon as a bookseller. Accusations from the three organizations state that Amazon’s bookselling monopoly is dominating, “almost every aspect of the book market,” and that this is against, “open access to the free … [Read more...] about Authors ask FTC to Investigate Amazon’s ‘Domination’ of the Bookselling Industry