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How are eBooks Changing Libraries

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Last week, I posted about the convenience of borrowing eBooks from my local library.  But while the digital publishing revolution makes our lives easier, it als...

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How to Read on a Budget: Borrow Ebooks!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

I have a wonderful problem: my kids read books faster than I can find new ones for them to devour.  Last week, we spent an hour in the bookstore, browsing new t...

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How Do E Readers Influence Reading Habits?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Do e readers promote reading? A 2012 study says yes. Learn about the results, and my own "case study" in the post.

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Why Parents (including me) Prefer Reading Print Books with Their Children

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

My youngest child started kindergarten this year, and now he’s bringing home easy readers in a royal blue book sack each night.  The books work on high frequenc...

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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...

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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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