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“Ideas begin their life as small seeds, so light they may drift through the air like dust motes. If a human is fortunate enough to catch one, when the light is right, it can be planted, just like a seed. With fertile soil, it may grow into a flower or tree, which will re-seed, thus producing a whole field or forest.”  Cicero, the old library cat to Marco, his apprentice. Quote from Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria. About the book: Cicero, the old library… Continue reading →

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‘ebooks vs. print books’ | My unscientific prediction

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I wasn’t a total Luddite in my attitude toward eReaders, but for a long time I was pretty convinced I’d never cop out and go digital. I love the library and bookstore experience, the feel of a real book in my hands. And I didn’t want to contribute to print books ‘going the way of the Dodo bird’ as a friend recently said. We’ve all heard endless dire warnings: ‘dead tree’ books disappearing, Borders indicating the death knell for all bookstores, and libraries–well they’re as antiquated as… Continue reading →

How to download free ebooks from your library

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If you just got a new Kindle or other ebook reader, you’re sure to be looking for good deals on ebooks. One option, among many, is your local public library. While I would never give up going to the physical library, I also like being able to order books from my home at 10 p.m. on a cold winter’s night. Library ebooks are free and can usually be checked out for a week or two. If you live in the US, the starting point is… Continue reading →

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