Even though we are constantly exposed to more visual media, reading is still vital. Although not to the same extent as in previous years, people still read textbooks for school, online newspapers, and fiction/nonfiction books. One reason that many people do not read much is that they cannot read well. It’s a laborious, time-consuming process for them, and they don’t remember as … [Read more...] about How to Improve Memory Skills And Remember What You Read
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Top 10 Gifts For The Bibliophile In Your Life 2022
Buying gifts for your book-loving friend might seem easy at first. They like books, right? But it can be hard to find the perfect and unique gift that suits them and their personality. Check out our gift guide.1. Non-Fiction Books If you know that your bibliophile loves books or is interested in learning - why not reach for a non-fiction book? These can range from … [Read more...] about Top 10 Gifts For The Bibliophile In Your Life 2022
The importance of developing a joy of reading at a young age
I come from a family of readers. I have to credit my mother for this. She would tuck my sister and I into bed, her arms thrown around us, curling us tight to her, and we would snuggle into our bedtime ritual of “reading before lights out.” We were ridiculously young when she started doing this, I don’t even think my sister could read yet, and I was pretty sure I … [Read more...] about The importance of developing a joy of reading at a young age
Stephen King is against the merger of Penguin Random House and S&S
Stephen King was called to be the star witnesses from the US Justice Department who is trying to stop the merger between two of the largest publishers in the world. King, told the court in Washington DC that he felt "the move would be bad for competition in the industry". He went on to say ""You might as well say you're going to have a husband and wife bidding against each … [Read more...] about Stephen King is against the merger of Penguin Random House and S&S
‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’; from children’s classic, to slasher film
There’s nothing quite like a relaxing Sunday morning; kicking back with a fresh pot of coffee, some newspapers, and catching up with the world. Of course, I foolishly forgot its 2022, and the world is completely upside-down. Five minutes into my relaxing Sunday ritual, and I’m aghast, spitting my coffee out while sputtering with shocked laughter at what I’m now privately … [Read more...] about ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’; from children’s classic, to slasher film
Searching for Middle Ground: Alternatives to Book Censorship
When a book offends, what's a library or publisher supposed to do? Do they keep it on the shelves, risking the distress and wrath of some patrons? Or do they remove it, raising serious concerns about intellectual freedom and censorship?As Hillel Italie, associated press, recently wrote “Accounts of book bannings and attempted book bannings, along with threats against … [Read more...] about Searching for Middle Ground: Alternatives to Book Censorship
Do you use a case to protect your e-reader?
Protecting your e-reader against the rigors of the world have never been easier to attain. No matter what brand of e-reader that you have, there is no shortage of first party cases to choose from. Amazon has a number of cases from a base model to ones made of rustic leather. Kobo has a myriad of sleep cover cases, sleeves and even a case with an internal battery that charges … [Read more...] about Do you use a case to protect your e-reader?
Why Cookbooks are Still Essential
Growing up, my family’s diet was pretty straight forward; meat, potatoes, veggies, bread and butter, all straight out of Betty Crocker’s cookbook. It wasn’t until I had the opportunity to take part in making a documentary film in India at the age of 18, that I was exposed to more international cuisine. My life, and appetite, were forever changed.Being shown a vastly … [Read more...] about Why Cookbooks are Still Essential
Nostalgia for Bookstores Creating Expansion
Normally, I avoid malls like the plague. Sometimes, when I'm strolling along, checking out all the shiny new clothes and items, I somehow end up feeling bad about myself. Huh? Should I have dressed up to go shopping? I've had some good experiences at the mall; seeing a movie, grabbing a quick smoothie on my way to the gym, or going to a specific store. However, I still find … [Read more...] about Nostalgia for Bookstores Creating Expansion
Understanding the E-Reader Global Supply Chain
Every single e-reader that is currently on the market are designed and manufactured. The most successful brands such as Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble have design and engineering teams that construct the device and do mockups of how it will look and outsource the manufacturing process to trusted providers. Smaller companies tend to white label existing products or do limited … [Read more...] about Understanding the E-Reader Global Supply Chain
Three Christmas ideas for the Avid Reader
With Christmas around the corner, it’s always nice to get some ideas, especially when buying a gift for an avid reader. Let’s start by looking at a phablet - now you may ask what a phablet is, well, it’s a smartphone which has a screen of intermediate size one could say that typical of a smartphone and tablet combined and it is perfect for the on the go bookworm. Amongst the … [Read more...] about Three Christmas ideas for the Avid Reader
Children are reading less than ever before
Children these days are reading less than any other generation that came before. The National Literacy Trust has just released a report that states that in 2019 just 26% of children under 18 spent some time each day reading.The report also found that fewer children enjoy reading, and that this dwindled with age: nearly twice as many five to eight-year-olds as 14 to … [Read more...] about Children are reading less than ever before