It weighs less than the average paperback, yet, when you hold it in its case it feels like you’re holding a book. Using E-Ink technology, the contrast on the page is very similar to a printed page, and very clear and easy to read; easier, in fact, than when reading a computer screen.

I strongly believe reading is an important part of our lives, both as a requirement for existing in society and for personal enjoyment; so I´m always excited to see organizations working towards improving literacy.

The Toronto Public Library has an online book club for adult readers called Book Buzz. Every month a new book is featured. You can read interviews with author and reviews about the book and afterwards join in on discussions in their book forum.

She has seven novels in print as well as two works of non-fiction. To keep things exciting, between novels Beth has worked as a screen writer. You might recognize the Lifetime TV film The Good Fight starring Christine Lhati and Terry O'Quinn.

The UK's Orange Prize has celebrated their ten year anniversary by choosing the best of best from the last decade. The 2004 winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction

It's August 2001 in Saratoga Springs, Florida. It's hot and fifty-nine-year-old Belly O'Leary is being released from prison. He was sentenced six years for illegal gambling in his establishment, The War Bar; but got off early after four years for good behaviour.

If you have a similar fascination then you are not alone. Lorie a WAHM, post-advertising career also shares the same love. So much so she created the website, Based on the Book. Based on the Book contains a listing of movies based on books

The first walk-in store opened in New York City in 1917. The Barnes & Noble website is owned by Barnes & Noble, Inc and they have over 800 walk-in stores which can offer "over 1 million titles" of books, music DVDs, video games, and gifts. Because

Canadian authors from "recognized Canadian publishing houses" read excerpts from their latest work. At the moment of this writing over 80 audio recordings are available for your listening enjoyment.

Are you a Janeite? Someone who can't get enough of British novelist Jane Austen and her life works? If your admiration goes beyond the occasional misty thought of re-reading Pride and Prejudice then chances are you are a Janeite.