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E-Readers Gaining in Popularity (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
GoFigure looks at the increasing popularity of electronic reading devices such as Kindle, iPad and Nook.

Some Teen Books Surprisingly X-Rated, Study Finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
Books geared for young teenagers may be worthy of R ratings at least.

From Shelves to Internet: America's Digital Library Takes Shape
By Jeremy Hsu published
The future digital library's founders want to borrow your ideas.

Pooh, Peter Rabbit & Clifford: Males Dominate Children's Books
By Stephanie Pappas published
Girls haven't reached equality in the children's book realm.

Future e-Readers Could Be Made of Paper
By Charles Q. Choi published
People could one day read electronic books on displays printed on paper
Real Books Quicker to Read than E-Books
By Adam Hadhazy published
People can read traditional printed books a good bit faster than eBooks on tablet computers.

Growing up With Books Boosts Child's Education Attainment
By Live Science Staff published
Children from families with vast book libraries at home go further in school than those without books, a new study finds.

The E-book Battle: You Win
By Ker Than published
With so many ebook readers vying for the honor of replacing your library, how does a bookworm choose?
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