The link below is to a book review of ‘The Hive,’ by Gill Hornby.
For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/may/22/hive-gill-hornby-review
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Article: Kindle Worlds
The link below is to an article that looks at Kindle Worlds, Amazon’s new approach to Fan Fiction.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/launch-of-kindle-worlds-pays-authors-originators-for-fan-fiction/
Article: Amazon and FanFic
Amazon is at it again and some publishers are not going to be happy. But you have to hand it to Amazon, they certainly are awake to marketing opportunities. Amazon is looking to monetize FanFic. The link below is to an article that has more.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/05/22/amazon-is-now-looking-to-monetize-fanfic/
Article: Bad Uses for Books
The link below is to an article that will probably upset book lovers everywhere, myself included – unless of course the books used were really bad and the previous best use would have been for winter warmth.
For more visit:
http://ebookfriendly.com/2013/05/22/examples-of-book-love-gone-wrong-pictures/
Not My Review: Serving Without Sinking – How to Serve Christ and Keep Your Joy, by John Hindley
The link below is to a book review of ‘Serving Without Sinking – How to Serve Christ and Keep Your Joy,’ by John Hindley.
For more visit:
http://www.challies.com/book-reviews/serving-without-sinking
Article: Benefits of Reading Every Day
The link below is to a short article outlining 10 benefits of reading every day.
For more visit:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html
Video: The New Digital Age, by Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen
Article: Kids Reading Habits Are Changing
The link below is to an article that reports on the changing reading habits of children, from traditional to digital material.
For more visit:
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/news/5372_children_s_on-screen_reading_overtakes_reading_in_print
Article: ISBNs for Self-Publishers
The link below is to a great little article for self-publishers about ISBNs – if you self-publish, this is well worth a look.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/isbn-advice-for-self-published-authors_b70730
Article: Mali – The Ahmed Baba Institute
The link below is to an article that reports on the Islamist threat to Mali’s historically important library of ancient manuscripts at Timbuktu’s Ahmed Baba Institute.
For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/20/mali-literary-treasures-battle-survival
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