Tag: books

Audiobooks aren’t just entertainment — they’re essential for the visually impaired

The Library of Congress’s National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled has been producing books on tape (literally, they were on reel to reel) and other formats of audiobooks for the blind and others who have problems reading for decades. Altho many of the books do provide pure pleasure, many of the items … Continue reading Audiobooks aren’t just entertainment — they’re essential for the visually impaired →

Caffeine and aspirin — the two major drugs that we consume carelessly

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2020/02/13/caffeine-explained-michael-pollan-audible-audiobook/4746432002/ 5 things we learned about caffeine from Michael Pollan’s new Audible audiobook Chances are you’re a drug addict. It’s OK – most of us are. In fact, about 90% of people in the U.S. ingest your likely drug of choice. That drug, of course, is caffeine, the world’s most popular, most socially accepted psychoactive … Continue reading Caffeine and aspirin — the two major drugs that we consume carelessly →

How did the New York Times book list become the measure of success?

This question can be raised in many other field where a single measure has become predominant even where no longer the most relevant. For now (at least), the New York Times lists are decent measures of the overall book market despite not fully accounting for ebooks or for sales at independent booksellers. It's not a … Continue reading How did the New York Times book list become the measure of success? →

For all those who think people aren’t reading any more

Am always pleased to see stories about people reading but was surprised by the statistics. Have fun. This from lithub.com. In 2019, more Americans went to the library than to the movies. Yes, really. By Dan Sheehan January 24, 2020, 12:39pm The US film industry may have generated revenues somewhere in the region of $40 billion last … Continue reading For all those who think people aren’t reading any more →

What are other book clubs reading?

[from website] Let's start off 2020 right with the best book club books! Some were published in 2019, while others are upcoming releases to get on your library holds list. — Read on bookriot.com/2019/12/20/best-book-club-books-2020/

Looking for a good audiobook? How about looking at the Audies finalists?

GoodEReader is an excellent source of information on ebooks, audiobooks, and the like. Highly recommended. Looking for a new audiobook? Check out the Audie Award Finalists February 3, 2020 By Michael Kozlowski 0 Comments The 25th annual Audie Awards put the spotlight on the best audiobooks from major publishers and self-published authors. The shortlist from … Continue reading Looking for a good audiobook? How about looking at the Audies finalists? →

The Strand Is Opening A New Bookstore On The Upper West Side At Former Book Culture Location

This is great, if somewhat surprising, news for book lovers centered in the Upper West Side is Manhattan. This area already has several new bookstores, concentrated in that area. We shall see. Two articles so you can see every last detail. As I keep referring to the UWS, it's essentially on the western side of … Continue reading The Strand Is Opening A New Bookstore On The Upper West Side At Former Book Culture Location →

6 of the Best Mysteries Set in Scotland

The predicates for lists like this one are always intriguing but even more fascinating are the results. In this case, the books chosen are independently worth reading. So enjoy! Unrelated, Henry Cavill, the star of "The Witcher" is from Jersey and promoting a 30k run around the island for a charity of his. http://doitfordurrell.com/ [from … Continue reading 6 of the Best Mysteries Set in Scotland →

Terrific audiobooks for your commute — may be even better than the print versions

Personally, there's never enough time for all the books I want to read (which includes listening to them). This is one of the few things I miss about my weekly Amtrak trips between NYC and DC which gave me hours to listen to the very best available. When you're on an uneven railbed or need … Continue reading Terrific audiobooks for your commute — may be even better than the print versions →