Category Archives: Article

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Reading Problems

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at reading problems – is digital the problem?

For more visit:
https://medium.com/@hughmcguire/why-can-t-we-read-anymore-503c38c131fe

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Abandoning Books Before Finishing Them

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The link below is to an article that looks at reasons to abandon reading books without finishing them – some of the comments may also be of interest here.

For more visit:
http://the-digital-reader.com/2015/05/03/have-you-ever-abandoned-a-book-due-to-the-font-size/

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How to Approach Book Reviewers

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The link below is to an article that looks at the right way to approach book reviewers.

For more visit:
http://www.theindependentpublishingmagazine.com/2015/05/how-to-approach-book-reviewers-the-right-way-christine-pinheiro-guest-post.html

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Internet Archive Updated

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The link below is to an article reporting on recent updates at the Internet Archive.

For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/digital-libraries/archive-org-evolves-new-website-design-enhanced-services/

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Rare Book Thefts

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The link below is to an article that reports on the increasing issue of rare book thefts from libraries around the world.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/17/rare-book-experts-join-forces-to-stop-tome-raiders

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Digital Media: Ownership Versus Renting

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The link below is to an article that considers the pros and cons of digital media ownership and/or renting/subscription.

For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/ebooks/why-own-media-when-you-can-rent-the-library/

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Google Play Books & Piracy

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at Google Play Books and the issue of piracy.

For more visit:
http://the-digital-reader.com/2015/05/04/google-play-books-is-a-safe-haven-for-commercial-ebook-piracy/

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Ebook Readers in the Sun

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The link below is to an article that looks at ebook readers and reading in the sun.

For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/why-are-e-readers-great-for-reading-in-the-sun

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Kindle Unlimited Winning the Subscription War

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The links below are to articles reporting on the ebook subscription space, with Kindle Unlimited coming out on top currently.

For more visit:
– http://the-digital-reader.com/2015/05/04/amazon-is-killing-it-in-the-subscription-ebook-market/
– http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/kindle-unlimited-is-the-most-popular-e-book-subscription-service

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Inheriting a Library in a Digital World

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The link below is to an article that considers the merits of a traditional library in a digital world through the eyes of one person’s personal experience.

For more visit:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/style/in-a-mothers-library-bound-in-spirit-and-in-print.html