The link below is to an article concerning the death of Gore Vidal.
For more visit:
http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2012/08/gore-vidal-remembered.phtml
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Article: The Bookless Library
The link below is to an article that looks at the future of books and libraries – it is a large article and one worth reading.
For more visit:
http://www.tnr.com/article/books-and-arts/magazine/david-bell-future-bookless-library
Article: Ebooks Hitting traditional Bookshops
The link below is to an article about how ebooks have impacted on one particular traditional bookshop. However, I would say that this type of impact is now becoming commonplace, especially among booksellers who seem reluctant to open an online dimension to their store.
Infographic: Rules for Storytelling
The link below is to an article containing an infographic on 22 rules for storytelling. If you’re a writer, you may find this quite helpful.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/30/pixar-storytelling_n_1718854.html
Article: Digital Public Library of America
The link below is to an article reporting on another attempt to make a virtual library online with digital books. The Digital Public Library of America is currently raising funds for the project.
For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/07/30/digital-public-library/
Article: Independent Bookstores
The link below is to an article on why independent bookstores matter.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gina-barreca/why-independent-bookstore_b_1714254.html
Article: Remove Musty Smell from Books
The link below is to an article that looks at how to get rid of the musty smell from old books.
For more visit:
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/04/how-to-get-rid-of-musty-smells-from-old-books/
Article: HarperCollins to Form Single Christian Publishing Division
HarperCollins, owners of both Zondervan and Thomas Nelson, are going to form one Christian publishing division. Both Zondervan and Thomas Nelson will maintain some form of autonomy, while collaborating at various levels.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/harpercollins-creates-new-christian-publishing-division_b55252
Article: Goodreads Vs LibraryThing
The link below is to an article that looks at the pros and cons of both sites. I’m a Goodreads fan, so I’m happy where I am. I have looked at other sites, including LibraryThing, but settled on Goodreads in the end.
For part one of the series on Goodreads Vs LibraryThings, visit:
http://bookriot.com/2012/07/31/goodreads-v-librarything-part-one/
Free Books: Finding Free Books for the Kindle
The link below is to an article that looks into ways to find free Kindle Books.
For more visit:
http://www.labnol.org/software/download-free-books-for-kindle/10990/
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