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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 →

Ray Bradbury’s ’1,000 nights’ reading list for writers

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My last post has three videos of Ray Bradbury with advice for writers. I’ve taken some of his guidance to heart and ordered a number of books from his suggested reading list. All week they’ve been coming in the mail. “The Man Who Saw Through Time” by Loren Eiseley, “The Necklace & other Short Stories” by Guy de Maupassant, “The Best of Roald Dahl” and “The Road Not Taken & other poems” by Robert Frost. It’s a rich collection of short stories, essays and poems which… Continue reading →

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