The link below is to an article that explains how to consider and compare the various ebook platforms.
For more visit:
http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-i/
Category Archives: Article
Article: Kindle Cloud Reader
The link below is to a brilliant new application that allows you to read your Kindle content on any device anywhere in the world, providing you have an Internet connection.
For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/read-ebooks-anywhere-kindle-cloud-reader/
Article: Ebooks & User Rights
The link below is to an article that looks at the digital age and user rights.
For more visit:
http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/features/05292012/digital-dilemma-ebooks-and-users-rights
Article: Considerations Before Self-Publishing Your Book
The link below is to an article that points out a number of important things to consider before self-publishing a book.
For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/06/07/self-publishing-your-book/
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Article: Miles Franklin Award Won by Anna Funder
The 2012 Miles Franklin Literary Award has been won by the debut novel of Anna Funder – ‘All That I Am.’
For more visit:
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/anna-funders-all-that-i-am-wins-miles-franklin-20120620-20ocj.html
Article: Attention Span of Children Prevents Reading
I doubt too many people will be surprised by the article linked to below. Children of the entertainment age are no longer reading because of short attention spans and a lack of reading in the home.
For more visit:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9342391/Children-with-short-attention-spans-failing-to-read-books.html
Article: Borrow Harry Potter Ebooks for Free
The link below is to an article reporting on how to borrow the Harry Potter ebooks for free – but you do need to be an Amazon Prime member to do so. They are available from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/harry-potter-ebooks-now-available-to-borrow-from-kindle_b23908
It would appear that you also need to be in the USA. The Kindle Owners’ Lending Library site provides more information on how to access ebooks.
Infographic: Summer Reading
The link below is to an infographic flowchart that aims to assist you in your reading over the Summer (northern hemisphere). Here is Australia it is of course winter.
For more visit:
http://www.flavorwire.com/297601/the-ultimate-summer-reading-flowchart
Article: Kickstarter Project – ‘I HATE READING!’
The link below is to an article about a Kickstarter project for a children’s book called ‘I Hate Reading!’
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/i-hate-reading-childrens-book-project-featured-on-kickstarter_b52518
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