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Archive for January, 2012Animated Film About the Power of Books is Nominated for Academy AwardTuesday, January 31st, 2012”The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” is a sweet 15-minute animated film that highlights the power and pleasure of reading. The film was one of five nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards’ Best Animated Short category, announced Jan. 24 and has already won 13 awards, including “Best Animated Short” and “Audience Award Winner” at the Austin Film Festival, and “Best Animated Short” at the Cinequest Film Fest. Writers Share Their Rules for Better WritingTuesday, January 31st, 2012A group of illustrious authors share their rules for being a better writer. The Cutting Edge of Printed BooksMonday, January 30th, 2012This is a very cute parody on books. Take a look. Grass Roots Movement to Promote Books and ReadingFriday, January 27th, 2012There is a campaign happening in our country that has nothing to do with political parties. It is called World Book Night and its purpose is to give away one million free paperback books across America to new or reluctant readers and those without easy access to books.
On April 23rd, 50,000 volunteers will give away one million books from a preselected list of 30 titles. Volunteers wanting to share their passion for books are currently being recruited on line. Click here to learn how you can get involved in 2012 World Book Night.
Washington DC is Most Literate City in the USFriday, January 27th, 2012A study authored by the president of Central Connecticut State University has found Washington DC to be the most literate of cities in the US with populations over 250,000. Click here to see where your city falls in the ranking. For All the Bibliophiles in the World…Thursday, January 19th, 2012This video is very fun! The Joy of Books Be CreativeWednesday, January 11th, 2012I know that I am easily amused but I really found this entertaining. Not to mention a good message. http://www.drawastickman.com/
A Daily OmTuesday, January 10th, 2012For years I have received a daily inspirational piece called the Daily Om. Last month I received one on the subject of reading. I particularly liked it and want to share it. http://bit.ly/aRk0ed Vive la Choice!Tuesday, January 10th, 2012As of this last holiday season, I am the owner of an eReader. Although I never really coveted one, I have been curious about them. By nature I am a tactile person. Where books are concerned I definitely have my favorite feel…6″ x 9″ trade book with matte lamination. So holding something thin and cold in my hands didn’t appeal to me. But wanting to be hip to the times and knowing that women in my Book Club for whom I have great respect, use their eReaders, I thought I would try it. So I downloaded a sample of three chapters for our February title. And sure enough, I liked reading from it. I won’t read all books on my eReader. That I know. I will still buy physical books. I will still borrow books from my library. I will still listen to audio books as I travel in my car. The conclusion I’ve drawn is I can use them all! One can embrace new technology while holding on to tradition. Choice is a good thing. Vive la choice!
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