Monthly Archives: December 2012

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The Tallow Candle: Hans Christian Andersen

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The link below is to an English translation of the recently discovered first work by Hans Christian Andersen, ‘The Tallow Candle.’

For more visit:
http://politiken.dk/newsinenglish/ECE1841044/hans-christian-andersens-the-tallow-candle/

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Article: Harry Potter Shop Now Open

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The link below is to an article reporting on the Harry Potter shop that is now open, with a striking similarity to the Wand Shop in the Harry Potter movies.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/2012/dec/14/harry-potter-shop-opens-verdict

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Article: Learning to Enjoy Reading

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The link below is an article written in response to a person asking the question, ‘how can I learn to enjoy reading?’ What do you think – any ideas?

For more visit:
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/12/ask-lh-how-can-i-learn-to-enjoy-reading/

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Article & Videos: How to Give an Ebook Gift

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The link below is to a website that explains how to give ebooks as gifts this Christmas.

For more visit:
http://www.openroadmedia.com/giftofe/

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Article: Best Selling Books of 2012 According to Amazon

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The link below is to an article that looks at Amazon’s best selling books for 2012.

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/amazon-reveals-bestselling-books-of-2012_b62461

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Article: Cleaning Your Books

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The link below is to a great little article about how to clean your books – well worth a read.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2012/12/14/the-beginners-guide-to-cleaning-your-books/

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Article: Book Cover Trends to End for 2013

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The link below is to an article that lists a number of book cover trends that the writer would like to see end before 2013 – do you agree? Tell us what you think.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2012/12/14/book-cover-trends-that-should-die-before-2013/

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Article: Best Book Jackets of 2012

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The link below is to an article that looks at 25 of the best book jackets for 2012.

For more visit:
http://www.bookpage.com/the-book-case/2012/12/12/25-best-book-jackets-of-2012/

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Article: First Fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen Found

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The link below is to an interesting article about Hans Christian Andersen and the discovery of what is believed to have been his first fairytale written while a schoolboy.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/dec/13/hans-christian-andersen-first-fairytale

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Article: Ownshelf

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The link below is to another article on the startup ‘Ownshelf.’

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/share-epub-ebooks-with-ownshelf_b62169