Blog Action Day has arrived. This is the one day when I try to set aside posts about literature, writing, publishing and ebooks and focus on an issue that affects us all. This year that topic is climate change – a very real problem this earth is facing (and last I checked, this is the only earth we have, for now). This is a day when bloggers from all over unite on a single issue.
I just wanted to post a quick note to say that my internet at home is currently down. We are getting some upgrades and they turned our DSL off yesterday. Should be back up by tonight, if not, then soon. Currently I’m sitting at a local Starbucks using their WiFi and enjoying a nice caffeine buzz from a mocha latte.
While this post doesn’t directly deal with literature, writing, publishing or ebooks, I feel that it needs to be addressed. I’ve been a very strong supporter of free speech – it’s the cornerstone of an open and enlightened society. However, with free speech also comes responsibility. That can be a thin line to balance. But in the following case, the line has been crossed.
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I believe blogging is a powerful tool that is giving the mainstream media a run for its money. Blogs are becoming more accepted as a means to disseminate news and other information. This is why I think Blog Action Day 2009 is such a great idea. The event focuses on one pressing issue society faces, and this year that issue is climate change.
This December Brad’s Reader will be 3 years old. In celebration, I’m going to be giving back to all of you who have made my blog a success. I never imagined that my blog would grow and evolve the way it has when I started writing a few posts about literature on the old Blogger platform.
I’m back! I returned last night from my annual summer vacation – this year we were off to Washington state to visit family. What made this trip stand out from the others, however, is that it was virtually paperless for me. Unlike trips in the past, I packed no print books and went all digital.
For those of you who have been reading this blog, you know I’m a big advocate for using the ‘free’ pricing model. In the Sunday Books section of the New York Times, this article Absolutely, Positively Free…if you think you can afford it takes author and blogger Chris Anderson to task over his new book Free: The Future of a Radical Price
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In a move to try and drum up foot traffic at bookstores across the country, Publishers Weekly is announcing the first ever National Bookselling Day, according to this article from their website. PW has partnered with several publishers, various literary publications and different bookselling associations across the country to help promote the event.
While in theory this sounds like a great idea, I wonder how they are going to get Joe Average Reader on board to actually visit his local store on November 7. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but if they are not careful, it can easily turn into an event that only PW and the involved parties care about – not the readers who are the ones who shell out cash to actually buy books.
Since switching to the new blogging platform yesterday, one issue I have noticed already is the Brad’s Reader RSS feed. You’ll probably need to update your RSS reader to continue reading all the great content you have come to love from this blog.
To update your feed, you can either click on the RSS icon on the left side of the homepage. Or, just point your RSS reader to: http://www.bradsreader.com/feed/
As always, if you have any further problems or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me.
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I’ve been seeing some great comments on this blog lately, and I’d like to see more! Here are a few posts that have been getting the most attention lately:
5 Benefits of writing without a plan
Move over Kindle, Japan is way ahead in the ebook game!
Science fiction: A study of ethics and morals
NYT article gives shallow reasons for not embracing ebooks
Resurrecting my Sony Reader PRS-500 with Calibre
Author smackdown: Stephen King disses Stephenie Meyer (one of the most commented on posts!)
Of course you can comment on any post you like, the above posts have been commented on most recently. Don’t be shy and let the world know what you think. I hope to hear from you soon!
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