Barack Obama and Bill Gates often come up with books that are worth considering for your limited reading time. Note that the last item here has been recommended by both of them. Here's President Obama's post from Sunday, August 19th: One of my favorite parts of summer is deciding what to read when things slow … Continue reading Barack Obama’s Facebook post with five suggestions for summer reading
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A sci-fi/fantasy book to catch [Likely the inspiration for the movie “Avatar”]
An email from Portalist sent me off to read "Midworld" -- likely the inspiration for the amazing 3-D movie "Avatar." I don't think I will ever forget the thrill of the helicopter rounding into the land of full-height islands floating in the air. Have always regretted that I will only go to another planet with … Continue reading A sci-fi/fantasy book to catch [Likely the inspiration for the movie “Avatar”]
Amazon’s amazing process for constant price changes
Anyone who shops regularly on Amazon is vaguely aware that a good price needs to be grabbed instantly as it's unlikely to be there two minutes later, but here's an explanation of the process. Amazon changes prices on its products about every 10 minutes — here's how and why they do it Neel Mehta, Parth … Continue reading Amazon’s amazing process for constant price changes
Shouldn’t sci-fi/fantasy start showing us a future with a declining population?
Have been asked by friends since posting this whether it's reasonable to project a decline. It's already likely in Japan and the US. Massive droughts, heat that makes human life unsustainable, and uncontrollable coastal flooding, charitable relief is likely to find it impossible to supply even basic needs for populations trying to flee to areas … Continue reading Shouldn’t sci-fi/fantasy start showing us a future with a declining population?
I like Tom Hanks’ book choices
A By the Book column in the New York Times that made me think Tom Hanks and I would really enjoy talking about books. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/13/books/review/tom-hanks-by-the-book.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/13/books/review/tom-hanks-by-the-book.html Tom Hanks: By the Book Oct. 13, 2017 Image Tom HanksCreditIllustration by Jillian Tamaki Tom Hanks, the actor, producer, director and author of a new story collection, “Uncommon Type,” has … Continue reading I like Tom Hanks’ book choices
Takes a big city to justify a book about small neighborhoods
https://www.westsiderag.com/2017/04/30/book-review-the-upper-west-side-is-the-city-of-nostalgia-in-fascinating-new-book BOOK REVIEW: THE UPPER WEST SIDE IS THE ‘CITY OF NOSTALGIA’ IN FASCINATING NEW BOOK Posted on April 30, 2017 at 8:10 pm by West Sider By Harriet Flehinger In his endearing new book Magnetic City, Justin Davidson, the architecture critic of New York Magazine, takes readers on seven engaging walks through New York City … Continue reading Takes a big city to justify a book about small neighborhoods
An optimistic book about our country
http://www.wbur.org/artery/2018/06/15/jon-meacham-soul-of-america In His Latest Book, Jon Meacham Explores 'The Soul Of America' "The Soul of America" by Jon Meacham. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)The timing of Jon Meacham’s new book, “The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels” — No. 4 on The New York Times Nonfiction Bestseller list — has everything to do with President … Continue reading An optimistic book about our country
Nine book lists — One is bound to fit
Good vacation books https://www.bookbub.com/blog/2018/06/10/good-vacation-books-201850 Must-Read Werewolf Romance https://bookriot.com/2018/06/27/werewolf-romance-books/9 Reads Almost as Satisfying as Taking a Vacation https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/t-magazine/travel-stories.html?9 Books to Read If You Love a Good Rom-Com https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahorenstein/books-to-read-if-you-love-a-good-rom-comTop 10 Books To Help You Survive the Digital Age https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/may/30/top-10-books-to-help-you-survive-the-digital-age?Cyberpunk: Your Beginner's Guide to the Genre https://bookriot.com/?p=156890 Ambassadors Recommend the One Book to Read Before Visiting Their Country … Continue reading Nine book lists — One is bound to fit
9 Books About the immigrant experience in America
It's impossible to devote outrage, protest, or action on all issues that are distressing. One that I'm reluctantly leaving to others (for now) is the current horrendous treatment of people who range from naturalized citizens to illegal entrants. This country's diversity has been its strength and glory. Furthermore, we need their skills, their talents, and … Continue reading 9 Books About the immigrant experience in America
Discounted “Great on Kindle” Books
Update as of September 22, 2018: Tonight this group of books was expanded (doubled?) and emphasized as a Kindle option. My guess is that they tested the concept with a small group and have decided to let it rip after seeing the response. Bravo. Just hope it doesn't lose its focus. ********** One of the … Continue reading Discounted “Great on Kindle” Books
Do You Like Listening to Books?
Audiobooks can be great if you travel frequently or do mindless tasks that don't require much from your brain. But acquiring them can be costly. Yes, you can find them in your library and even check them out online with the Libby or Overdrive apps, but that can take time and is more complicated than … Continue reading Do You Like Listening to Books?
How to access eBooks and audiobooks at your library with the Libby app
You may just pick up whatever appeals to you in the bookcase for new items at your library. Or you may already use the internet to place holds on and renew hard-copy library books. Once you either use a Kindle app or an Amazon Kindle device, you have many more options, but you need to … Continue reading How to access eBooks and audiobooks at your library with the Libby app
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