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Anne Frank Books Vandalized in Japan


The link below is to an article reporting on the deliberate vandalism of Anne Frank books in Japanese libraries. What is going on here?

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/feb/21/anne-frank-books-vandal-attacks-tokyo-libraries

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Are bookshelves becoming obsolete?


The link below is to an article that asks the question, ‘are bookshelves becoming obsolete?’

For more visit:
http://io9.com/are-bookshelves-becoming-obsolete-1527286157

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Ebooks and the Footnote


The link below is to an article that takes a look at ebooks and the future of the footnote.

For more visit:
http://scottberkun.com/2011/will-the-e-book-kill-the-footnote/

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Binge Reading


The link below is to an article that looks at one of the latest trends in books and reading – binge reading.

For more visit:
http://publishingperspectives.com/2014/02/is-binge-reading-the-new-binge-watching/

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Moving A Personal Library?


The link below is to an article that takes a look at what to do when moving a personal library.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/feb/18/moving-books-change-houses-personal-library

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State of the Book Industry


The link below is to an article that looks at the state of the book industry and in particular in the US.

For more visit:
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/the-book-industry-isn-t-dying–it-s-thriving-with-an-ebook-assist-191025547.html

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How to read good books for free without breaking the law (sort of)


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J.K. Rowling’s ‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’ sequel announced


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Oyster Adds Kids Books


The link below is to an article that reports on Oyster adding kids books to it ebook subscription service.

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/oyster-adds-kids-books-to-collection_b82737

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Reasons to Keep a Journal


The link below is to an article that looks at 12 reasons to keep a personal journal or diary.

For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stacia-pierce/12-reasons-to-keep-a-jour_b_4774745.html