The link below is to an article with some fantastic photos of libraries in Europe.
For more, visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/124742
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Article: ‘Three Cups of Tea’ Scandal Dismissed
The link below is a follow-up to earlier posts concerning the book ‘Three Cups of Tea,’ by Greg Mortenson. In short, the judge has dismissed the suit, stating that the claims of falsehood against Mortenson were ‘flimsy and speculative.’
For more, visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/30/greg-mortenson-lawsuit-rejected_n_1465255.html
Article: More on Newco
The link below is to an article on the new Microsoft and Barnes & Noble venture – Newco.
For more, visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/30/microsoft-nook-barnes-noble_n_1463832.html
Article: Microsoft to Join Barnes & Noble in Formation of Newco
The link below is to an article concerning a partnership between Microsoft and Barnes & Noble in the formation of Newco, which will look to develop digital reading products.
For more, visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/Apr12/04-30CorpNews.aspx
Article: Fun Facts About Children’s Books
The link below is to an article concerning children’s books trivia.
For more, visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/125093
Comic: Book of the Future
The link below is to a comic, which is supposed to be amusing and perhaps a bit, ‘why fix it if it isn’t broke.’ What do you think? Slightly amusing perhaps?
For more, visit:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/03/30/books/review/snider01.htm
Video: Yale University Card Catalogue
The link below is to a video hosted at vimeo – it obviously took some time to put together, even though it only goes for a minute.
For more, visit:
http://vimeo.com/39461899
Website: BookRix
The link below is to a website that enables you to upload and sell your own ebooks. If you always wanted to be published and become a successful author, perhaps this site will give you the opportunity to get started. You may be able to earn a few bucks at the very least.
For more, visit:
http://www.bookrix.com/
Article: Good Looking Bookshops
The link below is to an article featuring some pretty good looking bookshops. They are very impressive.
For more, visit:
http://travel.spotcoolstuff.com/shopping/worlds-best-bookstores
Free Book: 50 Sites for Free Ebooks
The link below is to an article that lists 50 free sites for ebooks. You aren’t likely to find the latest ebooks, but surely with 50 sites you can find enough of interest to keep you reading for some time.
For more visit:
http://www.bestonlinetools.org/50-top-websites-to-download-ebooks/
At the BookShelf 