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8 reasons you don’t need a case cover for your e-reader
Before buying an e-reader case, consider the mindful alternative. Discover how going cover-free enhances tactile comfort, keeps your setup clutter-free, and brings you closer to the text itself.
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Clever bookends to transform your bookshelf into a little sanctuary
Transform your bookshelf into a serene sanctuary. Discover clever bookend designs that bring balance, artistic intention, and organized calm to your physical reading space.
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How paper books make story comprehension easier for your brain (report)
Swiping through a story on a tablet seems convenient, but it forces your brain to work much harder. Recent report shows that reading physical manga saves mental energy and improves narrative comprehension.
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Free Ink is the open e-reader project that gives you back control and privacy
Most modern e-readers lock you into one specific shop. Free Ink takes a different path, letting you drag and drop any EPUB file straight over Wi-Fi without an account.
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Boox Picco teased: the 3.97-inch micro-reader to battle phone addiction
While e-reader screens keep getting bigger, the upcoming Boox Picco goes the opposite direction. At under 4 inches, it offers a clever, distraction-free way to read on the go.
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US vs European university admissions compared
Planning to study overseas means navigating a maze of academic rules and cultural habits. What works for getting into a college in the USA will probably fail in Europe. Here is what you need to understand about the two systems.
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The Booker Prize 2026 longlist is here, and it feels predictable again
The Booker Prize longlist for 2026 was announced. Thirteen books made the cut from 163 submissions. Are we supposed to be surprised by the selection? Not really.
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Amazon is forced to redesign its Kindles thanks to new EU battery rules
Due to upcoming European Union regulations, every new Kindle will soon sport a user-replaceable battery. Rather than making separate versions, Amazon is updating its global range to avoid losing European buyers.
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Report: 170,000 librarians are holding European public life together
With 67,000 public libraries across Europe, a modest workforce of 170,000 professionals now serves 75 million registered patrons. As libraries transform into tech hubs and social shelters, is it realistic to expect workers to do it all on basic budgets?
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Why the hot literati trend is the new offline status symbol
Everyone talks about the hot literari trend as if it was only about fashion. But isn’t carrying a real book simply the ultimate flex that you can afford to go offline?
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Ebooks com wants to make reading easier for dyslexic readers
Ebooks.com is testing a simple one-click mode that adjusts page layouts for dyslexic readers. Instead of forcing you to tweak a dozen confusing typography settings, it gives you a solid, research-backed starting point with just one tap.
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Four reading patterns that explain how people scan web pages
When was the last time you read every single word on a website? I bet it was a long time ago. People do not read on digital screens the same way they read physical paper books.
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How France convinced high-school students to read real news
A massive nationwide experiment in French high schools proves that free newspaper subscriptions and teacher training significantly improve youth media literacy and civic knowledge.
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Books in translation: how Europe reads between the lines (report)
We like to pretend Europe is a rich mosaic of different languages. The data tells another story. The new report shows that English dominates our bookshops so heavily that smaller local voices are simply getting priced out.
