The following link is to an article about the new release book, ‘Poetry of the Taliban,’ which features poetry written by Taliban fighters. As you can imagine, the book has sparked outrage from many who see the book as supporting terrorists and extremists. What do you think?
For more visit:
– http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2012/05/poetry-of-the-taliban.phtml
– http://www.poetryofthetaliban.com/Poetry_of_the_Taliban/Home.html
The link below is to a site that offers free audio books. Again, for that time when you’re driving (or doing something else) and you’re not able to read in the conventional manner, perhaps an audio book is the answer.
For more visit:
http://audioliterate.com/
The link below is to a website that enables you to upload and sell your own ebooks. If you always wanted to be published and become a successful author, perhaps this site will give you the opportunity to get started. You may be able to earn a few bucks at the very least.
For more, visit:
http://www.bookrix.com/
The link below is to a website featuring old book art, which has many examples available online. Why not take a journey back in time and revisit some old illustrations, covers, etc.
For more, visit:
http://www.oldbookart.com/
The link below is to a website that offers free audio books in mp3, iPod or iTunes format. Perhaps you can ‘read’ a book while driving to work.
For more visit:
http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/
The link below is to the BookTV website that may be of interest to readers looking to enrich their reading experience. It is basically book TV, with videos and podcasts that deal with non-fiction only. Well worth a look for bibliophiles.
For more visit:
http://www.booktv.org/
The link below is to a site that allows you to appear in a book. Intrigued? Have a look – could be a good gift idea for family and/or friends.
For more visit:
http://www.ustarnovels.com/personalised-classic-novels/
The link below is to a website that hosts the podcast ‘Literary Disco.’ The podcast is all about books, including detailed reviews of books. So have a listen and see what you think. I’ll be listening to a few before deciding whether to continue doing so or not.
For more visit:
http://www.literarydisco.com/
The link below is to a website of a secondhand book seller and is all about the strange items left in books as bookmarks – an interesting look into what people use as bookmarks.
The link below is to a website that sells false books. Intrigued? Have a look at the site – there may be something for you.
For more visit:
http://www.manorbindery.co.uk/
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