We’re well into the new year, and print books are still thriving! Along with that, they’re being spread across the nation, used in readers’ houses, and even being given to many families who are suffering from grief. There’s nothing quite like a good book, as you’ll see in these articles:
- The battle between print books and ebooks isn’t over yet. Print books have made a recovery in the UK, with book sales the highest they’ve been since Christmas in 2009. Read more about what contributed to the sky-high sales in Zoe Wood’s article.
- What’s the difference between digital and print? If ebooks replace real books, what will we be missing? According to Kathleen Parker, quite a bit. In her article, she explains the difference between the two.
- After the tragedy in Newtown, citizens were left grieving. In response, a flood of books came in. What were these books about, and what started the outpouring? Find out in Anne Somma’s article.
- McDonald’s in the UK has decided to replace their popular happy meal toys with happy meal books. Adults and parents are approving this decision, but will the kids enjoy the change?
- There are lots of reasons to decorate with books. Whether you’re trying to disguise the fact that you have enough books to fill several libraries, or you just want to show off your love of reading, you can decorate with books to express creativity and make your house look great.
- One man’s act of generosity started a movement that swept across the nation. Read about his donation to a Newtown library and how it started a flood of charity.