My Love of Reading, My Secret Desire to Serve Time, and How Readers Can...
For me, reading is as good as it gets. For as long as I can remember I’ve had an attraction to books that is hard to describe. I remember how badly I wanted to check out a real book – one with no...
View ArticleMust-See Destinations for Readers – The Library of Congress
With this article we begin a new series, GoneReading‘s Must-See Destinations for Readers. And where else to begin than the “mother ship” as I refer to it, the United States Library of Congress. I...
View ArticleCan Our Libraries Learn From the Developing World?
In Western society we tend to think we’ve got everything figured out, at least in relation to the developing world. When it comes to funding libraries, that’s not exactly the case. Eager young readers...
View ArticleReading Is Evolving – And That’s A Good Thing
"The Evolution of Reading" merchandise now available for purchase at GoneReading.com. All profits benefit literacy. The publishing world is in an upheaval, Borders has filed for Chapter 11, and...
View ArticleBaby Products: Coming Soon (With Your Help!)
As you may or may not know, GoneReading’s philanthropic mission is to spread the magic of reading by providing new funds for libraries around the world. In fact, we donate 100% of our profits to such...
View ArticleA Book Lover in L.A. – Guest Blog by Mike Semer
Book lovers take note: The Los Angeles Central Library awaits you! My good friend Mike Semer, a consulting creative director and copywriter, recently moved from Chicago to Los Angeles and offers up...
View Article10 Easy Steps to Turn Your Kids Into Book Lovers
Amazing things happen when kids love to read. My good friend Kate Horrell has raised four bright eyed daughters who each LOVE to read, an amazing feat in this age of distraction. When Kate recently...
View ArticleShut Up, I’m Trying to Read Here!
Reading with headphones: The "final frontier" for readers? On a quiet train ride this week it occurred to me that Amtrak makes the perfect place for book lovers. Each train has its designated “quiet...
View ArticleMore Gifts for Readers: “The Best Things In Life Are Free”
Love the library? Treat yourself to one of GoneReading's most popular gifts for readers. In the case of our public libraries here in the United States, the old adage really is true… the best things in...
View ArticleMy Mini-rant: Three Misconceptions About Books
A little rant about books by GoneReading founder Brad Wirz I find myself having the same conversations over and over these days. As a book lover, it’s frustrating that many people out there — at least...
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