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Bit of a Break


Just a small note to let my readers know that I will soon be returning to this Blog and my other Blogs after a short break. I took a couple of days off and went on a short trip, then returned home to scenes of a major storm and more damage around the place, with no electricity for a short period. Also when I went away I forgot to pack the power lead for my lap top.

I had originally not planned any breaks from Blogging, so a series of events has led to my breaking from posting.

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Emma Watson to star in film adaptation of upcoming fantasy novel The Queen of the Tearling


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Inside one librarian’s quest to provide free textbooks


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British library: Adopt a Book


The link below is to an article that looks at the British library’s ‘Adopt a Book’ programme.

For more visit:
http://support.bl.uk/Page/Adopt-a-book

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University of Adelaide Library: Adopt a Book


The link below is to an article on the adopt a book programme at Australia’s University of Adelaide Library.

For more visit:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/special/adoptabook/

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Teen Reads


The link below is to an article featuring a number of lists, including the ten best reads for teens. What do you think of the lists in this article?

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/mar/06/world-book-day-ten-best-teen-reads

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Of Books Unread


The link below is to an article that looks at the number of books on bookshelves that are unread and more than likely they will never be read.

For more visit:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/10679079/Half-of-books-in-homes-are-unread.html

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Rants About Books


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Ownshelf on Kickstarter


The link below is to an article that looks at the ebook sharing app ‘Ownshelf.’

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/ownshelf-ebook-sharing-app-is-on-kickstarter_b83188

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Not My Review: Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson (1886)


The link below is to a book review of ‘Kidnapped,’ by Robert Louis Stevenson.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/mar/03/100-best-novels-kidnapped-robert-louis-stevenson