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https://bookriot.com/2020/05/15/different-types-of-book-formats/? THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BOOK FORMATS EXPLAINED Nicole Hill May 15, 2020 You’re reading this article because you love books. I’m writing it for the same reason. But how much do you know about the books themselves? Why are they shaped the way they are? Why are there so many different book formats? How can you … Continue reading Explanation of different book formats →

This is a nicely comprehensive list of available covers for the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. The lightweight but sturdy ones from Huasiru and Ayotu make nice gifts and feel good in the hand. But if you're willing to pay with a few more ounces of weight, there's another option. The cover that I use for my … Continue reading A range of covers for your Amazon Kindle Paperwhite →

Audiobook narrators are a gem to be cherished. I have narrators that can take you thru even the most turgid book with enthusiasm. I have not yet listened to Ballerini, but I'm thinking of checking out his "War and Peace." https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/13/magazine/audiobooks-edoardo-ballerini.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Not so long ago, at a time when it was still socially acceptable to … Continue reading Ballerini, an audiobook narrator to seek out →

This was recorded as a fund-raising event but you can watch it on YouTube without a payment. Two very interesting men. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXj3jcRWs4&feature=youtu.be&d=n

Tweets and videos not included. This list has enough reading to keep almost any reader happy for years. https://winteriscoming.net/2020/05/10/10-epic-book-series-to-last-you-till-the-lockdown-ends/ by Daniel DeVita 1 day ago Follow @Dan_DeVita Almost two months have passed since many of us received our first stay-at-home orders, and while the shock of such a drastic change in day-to-day life has faded … Continue reading 10 epic sci-fi/fantasy series to finish before the quarantine ends →

Almost anything Warren Buffett says is worth pondering. I've read several books he's recommended before and found each to be thoughtful and helpful. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/04/2-books-warren-buffett-recommends-reading-now.html 2 books Warren Buffett recommends reading now Published Mon, May 4 20203:15 PM EDT Updated Wed, May 6 20202:50 PM EDTTaylor Locke@itstaylorlocke Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway IncThe … Continue reading Two books Buffett recommends now →

A lot of people are happiest these days with the tried and true. There's the comfort factor, yes. But many of us are finding that our ability to concentrate is simply not up to its usual peak so a difficult book is just not in the cards right now. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/readers-recommend-good-books 21 Readers Share Their Stay-at-Home … Continue reading 21 more book choices for while in quarantine →

A variation on this article is going back to some of the mystery or sci-fi series that you remember fondly which I am doing a Lot. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/apr/25/tolstoy-steinbeck-defoe-why-are-so-many-turning-to-classic-novels? Tolstoy, Steinbeck, Defoe – why are so many turning to classic novels? As sales of literary heavyweights soar, Booker winner Penelope Lively says that getting lost in a … Continue reading Why are classic novels so popular? →

The Best Mystery Series to Read While Stuck at Home From Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels to Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch books, WSJ readers share their favorites. PHOTO: ALAMY April 24, 2020 2:05 pm ET A great mystery series usually needs a great protagonist. But it also needs to take the reader to a particular place—and … Continue reading Run out of mystery series to read? →

The Best Australian Crime Fiction recommended by Emma Viskic Australian crime fiction—sometimes dubbed 'Outback Noir'—is enjoying a golden era, and is rapturously received overseas. Emma Viskic, the award-winning crime writer, selects five of the best crime novels by her compatriots: outstanding books that blur the line between 'literary' and 'genre' fiction. 1Truthby Peter TempleRead2The Rules of … Continue reading Best Australian Crime Novels →