Ebooks existed long before e-readers made their debut in 1991 with the Sony Data Discman leading the way. It weighed almost two pounds and required a CD to read a digital book. Seven years later, NuvoMedia Rocket eBook hit shelves, wowing avid readers with its lightweight (1.25 pounds) and 4MB of memory. Sony made a […]
It’s funny to think how many avid readers shy away from one long book when they can read the same amount of pages each month between several short books. Some readers share that this is because they have a set number of books they would like to read in a year. One long book could […]
At Iris Reading, we’ve posted a few times about how researchers are finding that paperback books are better for you than e-readers. This may be the case, but when it comes to bookmarking a section or highlighting a sentence, it is a lot easier with an e-reader. You can find it quickly, and if one […]
It’s here! The wait is finally over for the most anticipated book recommendation list of the year by avid reader, Bill Gates. In his most recent blog post, 5 summer books and other things to do at home, Gates discusses his top five reads for the summer along with a few more books to make time for […]
“Is reading fiction a waste of my time?” We didn’t say it! Search this question on Quora or Reddit, and it would surprise you how many people asked the question and responded to it. Many agree with the sentiment that reading fiction is for entertainment only, and some went as far as to say that […]
Mother’s day is this Sunday! We want to celebrate all the moms in the literary world who have taught us valuable lessons over the years. Sometimes a mother’s love will surprise you. It comes as hugs, hardheadedness, emotionless, and criticisms. No matter what form it comes across, it all comes in as caring and nurturing. […]
