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The next three monthly Book Lover’s Calendars are now available for download!
Each printable file is in the pdf format, with 192 dpi quality, in 8.5 × 11 inch size. It’s large enough to be printed on the US letter or A4 paper.
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If you ever dreamed of living in the woods and spending long evenings with the book, just take a look at this magical place that offers all you need.
Called the Bookworm Cabin, it was created to give you a moment of respite, disconnect from daily problems, and reduce the level of stress. It combines simplicity and Scandinavian closeness to nature with reading nook essentials.
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Ebooks are now an inseparable part of the reading experience, together with print books, audiobooks, and enhanced books of all kinds.
It was not always like that. For a long time, many book lovers were afraid that ebooks would replace print books.
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Bionic reading is a new era in reading experience. Introduced in May 2022, it allows users to read faster and understand more.
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Jayce Joyce is now only 4 years and 10 months old. His mother has just helped him submit an application for the youngest male person to publish a book.
His two first books are A Beach With No Sea and Jayce’s Sweet Tooth. They were published on February 23, 2023, by the Book Chief Publishing House.
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Read an Ebook Week is an annual event that encourages people to discover the joy of reading ebooks. It is held in the first week of March and is hosted by Smashwords.
The 14th annual Read an Ebook Week 2023 Catalog includes over 120,000 multi-format books that are either free or deep-discounted exclusively at Smashwords only by March 12, 2023.
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The coronavirus pandemic dramatically changed the way we live and work. It forces us to rethink our priorities and plans for the future.
How would the world look if social distancing replaced social interactions?
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Founded in 1996, by the National Council of Teachers of English, National Reading Month is an annual month-long celebration of reading.
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Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. It is home to 39 million books, but it also holds recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
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Chatbots can be very useful in education. They may become one of the most promising tech tools used for learning.
They can be used to provide students with personalized learning experiences, facilitate communication between students and teachers, and provide guidance and advice.
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