The link below is to an article that takes a look at the major issue that has been facing book publishing for some time.
For more visit:
http://www.futurebook.net/content/elephant-graveyard
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Article: J.K. Rowling’s Crime Novel
The link below is to an article reporting on a crime novel that J.K. Rowling wrote under a false name. The novel was called ‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’ and the name she wrote under was Robert Galbraith.
Article: Reading & Dementia
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the role reading can play in helping to prevent dementia.
For more visit:
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/07/being-a-lifelong-bookworm-may-keep-you-sharp-in-old-age/
Article: Ebook Readers Will Get Kids Reading More
The link below is to an article that takes a look at a way to get kids reading more – ebook readers.
For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/jul/14/ereaders-affordable-nook-get-reading
Not My Review: Is This Tomorrow, by Caroline Leavitt
The link below is to a book review of ‘Is This Tomorrow,’ by Caroline Leavitt.
Article: How Much Should Ebooks Cost?
The link below is to an article that considers what the price for ebooks should be – the comments section is also interesting, with some very good thoughts among them.
For more visit:
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/tech/how-much-should-e-books-cost
Article: Ebooks on Nook – What Happens Should Barnes & Noble Collapse?
The link below is to an article that looks at the ebook libraries of those with Nooks and what will happen should Barnes & Noble collapse.
For more visit:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-nook-goes-bust-will-your-e-books-too-2013-07-11
Article: Pressure Reading
The link below is to an article that considers pressure reading – that is reading while feeling pressure from reading social networks such as Goodreads. I can’t say that I feel any pressure like this – what about you? Share your experiences in the comments.
For more visit:
http://www.themillions.com/2010/08/bats-in-the-bookshelves-the-perils-of-literary-social-networking.html
Article: Apple Antitrust & Book Widgetification
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the recent Apple antitrust lawsuit and the widgetification of books.
For more visit:
http://www.themillions.com/2013/07/the-apple-antitrust-case-and-the-widgetification-of-books.html
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