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2019 Booker Prize Longlist

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The link below is to another article taking a look at the 2019 Booker Prize longlist.

For more visit:
https://lithub.com/heres-the-2019-booker-prize-longlist-with-almost-no-americans-for-a-change/

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Faber & Faber

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at the history of Faber & Faber, the publishing house.

For more visit:
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-unlikely-history-of-faber-and-faber

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Olga Tokarczuk

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The link below is to an article that considers the life and work of Polish author Olga Tokarczuk.

For more visit:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/08/05/olga-tokarczuks-novels-against-nationalism

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Unread

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I think it is fair to say that most people who visit this Blog have some kind of love for books/ebooks/audiobooks – it just goes with the territory. I’d say it is also probably fair to say that most people who visit here have a lot of the said books/ebooks/audiobooks – and have not read all of them (possibly most of them). Why is that? Perhaps you would like to share your thoughts in the comments.

The link below is to an article that looks at why one person has not read all of their books.

For more visit:
https://lithub.com/why-dont-i-read-all-my-books/

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Case of the Book Ripper

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The link below is to an article that investigates the case of the book ripper of Herne Bay in Kent.

For more visit:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jul/11/book-ripper-on-vandalism-spree-hunted-herne-bay

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Odd Vintage Books on Bookstagram

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If you love Bookstagram, the link below is to an article that highlights accounts that look at odd and vintage books.

For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/2019/07/24/weird-bookstagram-25-accounts-that-admire-odd-vintage-books/

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Joan of Arc

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The link below is to a listing of books about Joan of Arc that caters for readers of all ages.

For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/2019/07/16/books-about-joan-of-arc/

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Ancient Fragmentarium

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at the development of an ancient Fragmentarium – a library of surviving fragments of texts from ancient manuscripts from around the world.

For more visit:
https://techxplore.com/news/2019-07-artificial-intelligence-gaps-ancient-texts.html

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America’s Love Affair with Free Little Libraries

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There can be little doubt that the USA has embraced the Free Little Libraries phenomenon. The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Free Little Libraries that are popping up across the country.

For more visit:
https://www.voanews.com/episode/tiny-libraries-pop-across-america-3951436

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Advice on Getting Young Non-Readers Into Books

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Do you find it difficult to share your love of reading with the kids? Perhaps you are frustrated that the kids love digital games more than reading. The link below is to an article that may provide some help in getting young non-readers into books and reading.

For more visit:
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jul/12/helping-non-readers-love-books-librarians-and-othe/