To Re-Read Or Not To Re-read
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To Re-Read Or Not To Re-read

Many news articles over the past few months have toted the line that millennials are the most widely read generation to date. This is due to factors like access to the internet, eBooks, cheap(ish) books, and international delivery (I’m talking to you Amazon, Verso, and Book Depository). Online social book spaces like Goodreads and the … Continue reading

The Not So Elegant Hedgehog: a review of Muriel Barbery’s novel, “The Elegance of the Hedgehog”
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The Not So Elegant Hedgehog: a review of Muriel Barbery’s novel, “The Elegance of the Hedgehog”

Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Clicking through for additional information or to make a purchase may result in a small commission. I feel that I should start this review by saying that I have wanted to read this book for such a long time. After discovering the book, I thought that the title … Continue reading

Are eBooks Better For the Environment?
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Are eBooks Better For the Environment?

After my recent post about green publishing houses, I started to wonder: are books or eBooks better for the environment? This is a question that I have no actual answer for, but have been thinking about for quite some time. I feel that there are three ways to break this question down: cost of production; … Continue reading

Are eReaders Taking Over?
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Are eReaders Taking Over?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a very large rock, you are probably aware of the debate about the death of books; the rise of the eBook; what is the future of literature now that it’s digital? With eBooks, you can carry a whole library around with you. Books smell better. eBooks don’t give you the … Continue reading