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Link-N-Blogs: Feb 15
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“Until recently, I was an ebook sceptic, see; one of those people who harrumphs about the ‘physical pleasure of turning actual pages’ and how ebook will ‘never replace the real thing’. Then I was given a Kindle as a present. That shut me up. Stock complaints about the inherent pleasure…
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Call for Submissions!
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Call for Submissions The University Press of North Georgia is now accepting submissions for Volume Three of the Stonepile Writers’ Anthology. The Stonepile Writers is a writing group based in Northeast Georgia, and they would like to invite writers from every corner to submit their previously unpublished works. Send in…
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Children’s Books: Our Top Picks
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Any reader can tell you that their love of books started with just one—one book that opened their eyes and imagination to the world. Most of those books are probably children’s books; books we loved that never really left us. Here are a few that were recommended by members at…
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Link-N-Blogs: Feb 8
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”–Dr. Seuss Literary Misquotes: Don’t believe everything you read on…
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Link-N-Blogs: Feb 1
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“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” –Madeleine L’Engle Caldecott Turns 75: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, awarded to the most distinguished children’s picture book…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Mr. Darcy’s Diary
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This year marks the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and the fan base just keeps growing! The field of Austentiana keeps expanding as new adaptations in books and films add more twists and adventures for the beloved characters. Mr. Darcy’s Diary by Amanda Grange…
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Oscar Nominated Book Adaptations
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The 85th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 24, 2013 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. While the films that are nominated are being recognized for their cinematic value, many of them were made into movies because of the writing found in their original novel form.…
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Infograph: The Future of Libraries
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Did you know: There are over 121,000 libraries in America and 69% of Americans use libraries 67% of libraries offer downloadable e-books and 28% lend out e-readers and mobile devices 95% of libraries have some kind of online, social media presence