Betty Nelander has written an article in Palm Beach Daily News, reporting on the launch of BookShots, a series of short novels by James Patterson. Below is a quote from the article: "Best-selling author and literacy advocate James Patterson has launched a new series of short novels called BookShots — and Classic Bookshop has put them at the checkout so you can’t miss … [Read more...] about James Patterson Launches Short Novels Called BookShots
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eBooks Most Popular Amongst Older Readers and Women
An interesting article written by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, and published in News.com.au, discusses how women and older readers seem to be the largest consumers of ebooks. Below is a quote from Jennifer's article, which also features Michael Tamblyn, President and CEO of Rakuten Kobo: "Rakuten Kobo chief executive Michael Tamblyn says he was initially surprised by the … [Read more...] about eBooks Most Popular Amongst Older Readers and Women
Are e-Book Readers or Tablets Better for Kids to Use for Reading?
If you're author who is also a parent wondering whether to give your child or children an e-book reader, or a tablet for reading, an article by Kristen Chase at Cool Mom Tech will help you. Below is an excerpt from Kristen's piece: "While we’re big fans of tablets, when it comes to e-book readers, you don’t have to worry about distractions. It’s just too easy for them to … [Read more...] about Are e-Book Readers or Tablets Better for Kids to Use for Reading?
Commonwealth Short Story Prize Won by an Indian Author
Last week, Professor Parashar Kulkarni won the Commonwealth short story prize. Below is what Alison Flood wrote in an article in The Guardian about Professor Kulkarni's achievement: "Academic Parashar Kulkarni has become the first Indian author to win the Commonwealth short story prize, beating almost 4,000 entries to take the £5,000 award with the first short story he … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Short Story Prize Won by an Indian Author
A Look at India’s First Non-Fiction Graphic Novel
In Catch, Lamat R Hasan has written a review of First Hand, a graphic non-fiction book by Vidyun Sabhaney and Orijit Sen. Below is a quote from Lamat's piece: "First Hand is an anthology of non-fiction graphic narratives - the first of its kind in India - that tells the stories of people whose voices have been lost in the drone of a 24-hour news cycle. "It may be a … [Read more...] about A Look at India’s First Non-Fiction Graphic Novel