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Traditional books are forgotten as technology enhances the reading experience


Implications - Today’s bookworm doesn’t need to visit a library or a bookstore. She can peruse digital shelves on her tablet, visit Twitter or Facebook for book recommendations and even experience a book like never before—via augmented reality. It is true that while traditional book sales have dipped, sales for e-books have never been higher. The way a consumer reads has been forever changed, and the digital book industry—and its related industries—will only continue to expand from here.
 Score:
3.9
Mild
Top 5 Examples:
16,893 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 10 - Jun 11
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Rollable E-Readers
 Score:
3.5
Peaked and Hot
8,663 Clicks in 159 w
Pub: May 29, 10

Rollable E-Readers

The eRoll Reader Gives You the Comfort of a Book to Curl Up With
The eRoll reader is a super-cool concept gadget by Dragan Trencevski that will let you curl up in a corner with a good e-book. It's probably not bound to hit the market anytime soon, but it's a compelling… [More]

Augmented Reality Books
 Score:
5.2
Peaked and Mild
2,962 Clicks in 104 w
Pub: Jun 21, 11

Augmented Reality Books

Dorling Kindersley Launches Kid's Publications with High-Tech Features
Reading was always a way to let one's imagination run free, but what happens when you grow up in a digital generation where life runs at an incredibly fast pace and then there is no time to stop, sit down,… [More]

Revamped E-Books
 Score:
3.9
Peaked and Mild
3,659 Clicks in 150 w
Pub: Jul 30, 10

Revamped E-Books

The New Amazon Kindle has Some Exciting New Features
The new Amazon Kindle is a more sleek and compact version of its predecessor, appealing to many Kindle fans. Managing to retain its original six-inch screen size, the e-book attained a more eye-pleasing… [More]

Bookworm Social Media Sites
 Score:
3.8
Peaked and Mild
1,353 Clicks in 120 w
Pub: Mar 1, 11

Bookworm Social Media Sites

The Copia Social Network Lets You Virtually Share Your Books
Bookworms are definitely going to want to be an early adopter of the new Copia social network. Copia is a new platform that lets you buy books in addition to sharing information about them. You can call… [More]

Twitter Book Clubs
 Score:
3.4
Peaked and Chilly
256 Clicks in 107 w
Pub: May 28, 11

Twitter Book Clubs

Twitter Account 1book140 Created by The Atlantic Becomes Online Book Club
Readers all from all corners of the world can now virtually participate in an online book club thanks to journalism professor Jeff Howe and the editorial staff at The Atlantic. The online book club functions… [More]


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