The great debate between ebooks and printed books rages on in this cycle’s articles. In one article, a completely paperless library is set to open in Texas. In another article, a writer explains how captivating printed books are to the average reader. Are printed books going to become antiques? Take a look at this cycle’s articles and decide for yourself:
- Guy Laramee isn’t your average artist. Instead of using wood for his sculptures, he uses books. Carving out beautiful landscapes and amazing buildings out of reference books and encyclopedias, his works are true masterpieces. Take a look at some of his most stunning pieces in Kimberly Mok’s article.
- Can TV writers write books? Apparently so, if you take a look at Dick Wolf, a famous script writer, and his new book, The Intercept. Read about the book’s plot and Dick Wolf’s experience writing the novel in this article.
- In a new study conducted by Science Daily, Facebook posts were more memorable than quotes from books. An article on Huffington Post discusses the study and its results.
- A Texas judge is in the process of starting the first paperless library. This library will have e-books only, with a hundred e-readers to lend out to families who don’t have one. Read about the library in this article.
- What is it about books that makes them so captivating? Sean McHugh isn’t sure. All he knows is that he’s addicted.
- We’re told that the future is just over the horizon. E-books are becoming more popular; and the future of books is, of course, a completely digital reading experience. But that’s not what I think. I think that the future is already here – books are here to stay.