Monthly Archives: July 2012

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Article: Ebook Purchasing

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The link below is to an article that looks at ebook buying and our to read lists.

For more visit:
http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/e-content/real-truth-about-ebook-purchasing

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Article: Comparing Ebook Platforms

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The link below is to a series on comparing ebook platforms. 

For more visit:
http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-ilibrarian-series/

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Article: Old Book Smell

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The link below is to an article that addresses the cause of old book smell.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/134136

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Photos: Retro Library Posters (1960’s)

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The link below is to a gallery of retro library posters from 1960s. 

For more visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vblibrary/sets/72157623618957199/with/4480094816/

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Article: Bookcrossing in Berlin

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The link below is to an article that looks at bookcrossing – Berlin style.

For more visit:
http://theblogonthebookshelf.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/book-forest.html

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Article: Listening to Audiobooks

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Is there a way to really enjoy audiobooks? This is the question raised in the article linked to below.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2012/07/17/is-there-a-secret-to-enjoying-audiobooks/

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Book Trailer: Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer

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Article: Nook for Web now Available from Barnes & Noble

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If you buy ebooks from Barnes & Noble for use with the Nook, you now are also able to read them on a web application called ‘Nook for Web.’ The link below is to an article that reports on Nook for Web.

For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/07/17/nook-web-reader/

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Article: Kindle Touch Security Warning

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The link below is to an article containing a security warning for Kindle Touch users. An important read for Kindle Touch readers.

For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/attackers-gain-root-access-kindle-touch-browser-exploit-fix-incoming-updates/

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Website: Book Art – Su Blackwell

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The link below is to the website that features the book art of Su Blackwell.

For more visit:

www.sublackwell.co.uk.