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About Reader Updated

Reader Updated is a short-form blog maintained by the team members behind Ebook Friendly and Geek Updated.

We share here quick links, short tips, and news about reading, books, and libraries.

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Ola Kowalczyk – As a frequent visitor of her favorite public library, Ola is particularly interested in how books and libraries evolve in the digital age. Ebooks, print, audiobooks – for her, all books are equal.

Piotr Kowalczyk – Geek and book lover who has been recently updated to the latest beta operating system, which is still full of bugs. Blogger by day, designer by night. Founder of Ebook Friendly and Geek Updated.

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Latest posts

• ALA report: public libraries see 92 percent increase in number of titles targeted for censorship 
  A new report by the American Library Association shows efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.
• Study: reading on paper improves comprehension even 8 times more than digital
  According to Spanish researchers, reading print materials for pleasure improves understanding of texts far more than reading on digital devices.
• Christmas reading challenge (cartoon)
  From Tom Gauld comes a new cartoon with a tough challenge: you have five books to read and five relatives. […]
• Discover the positive side of life through illustrations by Elise Gravel
  Elise Gravel is known for her vibrant illustrations, and their positive messages about friendship, creativity, empathy, and tolerance.
• Gen Z vs. Millennials – how they read books and use libraries (report)
  The report released by ALA found that 54% of Gen Z and Millennials visited a physical library in the past […]
• Goodreads Choice Awards 2023: the winners are here!
  Over 5.8 million votes were cats. Most users were voting for books by Rebecca Yarros, R.F. Kuang, and Emily Henry.
• The current book reading habits in the U.S. (survey and infographic)
  According to the poll, the average U.S. adult reads as many as 8 books a month. That would make 96 […]
• What if Wes Anderson visited a library and made a movie about it? (video)
  This video it is a must-see for any fan of Anderson's work, and for anyone who simply loves libraries.
• Britannica has released Encyclopedia Infographica – a perfect bookish gift this holiday season
  The Encyclopedia Infographica is a visually appealing encyclopedia that uses infographics, maps, and charts to present information on a wide […]
• 50 Amazon’s best Black Friday 2023 deals for readers
  Check out a handy list of the best bookish Black Friday 2023 deals you can get on Amazon right now.