Happy Independent Bookstore Day! This is a great event that celebrates indie bookstores across the United States on the last day of April. With the world in upheaval, however, the event was pushed back to this month. People are encouraged to visit and support their local bookstore, but if people are still skittish to haveContinue reading “Happy Independent Bookstore Day 2020!”
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Deals & Offers on Books & Reading
Books and reading are the perfect remedies to help ease stress and anxiety and bring people together, even at a time when they have to be apart. If you are looking for ways to bring books into your life without breaking the “social distancing” parameters, here are some new deals that are being offered toContinue reading “Deals & Offers on Books & Reading”
Friday Debate: E-book Access
Welcome to Friday Debate, a feature on cup of tea with that book, please, where every Friday a question will be posted that tantalize the brain and expands our horizons.
Friday Debate: Amazon Books
Welcome to Friday Debate, a feature on cup of tea with that book, please, where every Friday a question will be posted that tantalize the brain and expands our horizons.
Problems of an Overworked Librarian #64
Welcome to “Problems of An Overworked Librarian”, a weekly meme that lists the various frustrations faced by overworked librarians…
Why I Don’t Shop at Barnes & Noble
A few days ago, an editorial was published in the New York Times depicting the deep trouble Barnes & Noble is truly in and why, more than ever, the retail book chain needs to be saved. Across the web and the blog-sphere, writers and book lovers a like are urging that we need all thatContinue reading “Why I Don’t Shop at Barnes & Noble”
Amazon Introduces Prime Book Box, A Subscription Service for Kids
Amazon is returning back to their bookseller roots. This past Tuesday, the online retailer introduced a new service, Prime Book Box, a subscription service that offers organized boxes of hardcover books for kids up to age 12. Customers can choose whether to receive the boxes either every one, two, or three months. The service cost $23Continue reading “Amazon Introduces Prime Book Box, A Subscription Service for Kids”
Friday Debate: Indie Bookstores
Welcome to Friday Debate, a feature on cup of tea with that book, please, where every Friday a question will be posted that tantalize the brain and expands our horizons. For this week’s question:
Indie Booksellers Outraged Over Decision to Launch “Marlon Bundo” on Amazon
Marlon Bundo maybe making the bestseller list but to some independent booksellers, they feel were not given the chance to reap the benefits.
Movies & TV Shows Based on Books Released in 2018
In the past, anxiety was at its peak when a book lover heard that a film/TV adaptation was being made, based off their favorite book. And it is still nerve-racking! But with hits like It, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Murder on the Orient Express, it looks like Hollywood is catching on and making these adaptations pretty good. I can’tContinue reading “Movies & TV Shows Based on Books Released in 2018”
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