Article: Reading & Dementia

14 July 2013 by particularkev

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the role reading can play in helping to prevent dementia.

For more visit:
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/07/being-a-lifelong-bookworm-may-keep-you-sharp-in-old-age/

Article: Ebook Readers Will Get Kids Reading More

14 July 2013 by particularkev

The link below is to an article that takes a look at a way to get kids reading more – ebook readers.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/jul/14/ereaders-affordable-nook-get-reading

Article: How Much Should Ebooks Cost?

14 July 2013 by particularkev

The link below is to an article that considers what the price for ebooks should be – the comments section is also interesting, with some very good thoughts among them.

For more visit:
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/tech/how-much-should-e-books-cost

Article: Ebooks on Nook – What Happens Should Barnes & Noble Collapse?

13 July 2013 by particularkev

The link below is to an article that looks at the ebook libraries of those with Nooks and what will happen should Barnes & Noble collapse.

For more visit:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-nook-goes-bust-will-your-e-books-too-2013-07-11

Article: Pressure Reading

13 July 2013 by particularkev

The link below is to an article that considers pressure reading – that is reading while feeling pressure from reading social networks such as Goodreads. I can’t say that I feel any pressure like this – what about you? Share your experiences in the comments.

For more visit:
http://www.themillions.com/2010/08/bats-in-the-bookshelves-the-perils-of-literary-social-networking.html