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Another Way to Read E-books: Scribd

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

I've found an easy way to get e-books, if you're willing to pay a small monthly fee.

How to encourage reading/News from book business

What’s in the Future for Bookstores?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Barnes and Noble is closing some stores, which worries me. Where do you buy books and where do you see bookstores in the future?

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Four Great Gift Ideas for Readers and Word Nerds

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 22 Comments

Do you need some original gift ideas for the word nerd in your life? This post is for you! Also, I share details about the "My Favorite Things" giveaway- you ...

How to encourage reading/Words and Technology

Barnes and Noble to Team Up with Microsoft

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

A few months ago, I wrote a post about how the future of books depended on Barnes and Noble.  Recently I heard some encouraging news: Barnes and Noble is joinin...

How to encourage reading

The Future of Books Depends on Barnes and Noble

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 24 Comments

Bookstores feed my craving for peace, calm, and intellectual stimulation.  I love walking slowly past the quiet shelves as I search for the familiar cover of an...

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