Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Global Hype Kills Readers
AMAZING. Every second book in the shop is described as a world bestseller. And in your public library your fishing fingers always seem to find an author labelled as a literary genius.
Not since the papyrus crop failed the pharaohs has there been such a big dilemma. Its personal, its a plague, its a downright shame. The world is losing readers.
Because the hype brings disappointment, and that discourages further trust in authors one has not read before.
The writers who can shoot your mind into swift escape from the woes of work, family and world have become rarer than rubies. They do exist, yet cant be found, and therefore many a lifetime reader quits, and just turns on the telly.
Bookstores and my local library stock books by the ton, not by content. Theyve no choice, because world publishing is now a commodity market.
Fast sellers dominate, pushed by big publicity. And that means the value of a book, for them, lies with marketeers.
The Marketing Manager outranks an Editor, because the Chief Accountant (who outranks everybody) is hungry for profit.
When it is too late, those giants who grip the book trade will find that readers, consistently disappointed, have gone.
Personally, Im hanging on, desperate yet still hopeful. After all, the human species has never been without great stories and wondrous wordsmiths.
In the bleak bookshelf jungles, Ive sometimes stumbled on a hidden gem. Theyre hard to find, and only luck prevails.
They lurk unheralded at the rear of the shop or squeezed among translations, quirks and doorstops in my local library.
Theyre getting scarcer, because even dedicated publishers, the torchbearers of reading, have to survive nowadays by reprinting classics or churning out genre dross. Or, yes, urgh, risking one of those low-cost translations of a book that wowed the tent dwellers of Outer Darkest Mongolia.
To explore the jungle theres always the Amazon, and I probe its upper reaches exhaustively. Despite the postage cost, it has allowed me to keep faith in good reads.
A literary gem, said Bookpress online about Wee Charlies World, and its only at www.amazon.co.uk where the humour and nostalgia of Bryce McBryce gusts fresh. Its delightful adult fiction from one of those small publishers who lighten the globes reading gloom, danpress@optusnet.com.au
Maybe youve discovered a goodie too. Please tell me about it. Happy reading from cathy.macleod@optusnet.com.au
Readers can find more good stories and recommended reads at Cathys website, http://www.booktaste.com
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Not since the papyrus crop failed the pharaohs has there been such a big dilemma. Its personal, its a plague, its a downright shame. The world is losing readers.
Because the hype brings disappointment, and that discourages further trust in authors one has not read before.
The writers who can shoot your mind into swift escape from the woes of work, family and world have become rarer than rubies. They do exist, yet cant be found, and therefore many a lifetime reader quits, and just turns on the telly.
Bookstores and my local library stock books by the ton, not by content. Theyve no choice, because world publishing is now a commodity market.
Fast sellers dominate, pushed by big publicity. And that means the value of a book, for them, lies with marketeers.
The Marketing Manager outranks an Editor, because the Chief Accountant (who outranks everybody) is hungry for profit.
When it is too late, those giants who grip the book trade will find that readers, consistently disappointed, have gone.
Personally, Im hanging on, desperate yet still hopeful. After all, the human species has never been without great stories and wondrous wordsmiths.
In the bleak bookshelf jungles, Ive sometimes stumbled on a hidden gem. Theyre hard to find, and only luck prevails.
They lurk unheralded at the rear of the shop or squeezed among translations, quirks and doorstops in my local library.
Theyre getting scarcer, because even dedicated publishers, the torchbearers of reading, have to survive nowadays by reprinting classics or churning out genre dross. Or, yes, urgh, risking one of those low-cost translations of a book that wowed the tent dwellers of Outer Darkest Mongolia.
To explore the jungle theres always the Amazon, and I probe its upper reaches exhaustively. Despite the postage cost, it has allowed me to keep faith in good reads.
A literary gem, said Bookpress online about Wee Charlies World, and its only at www.amazon.co.uk where the humour and nostalgia of Bryce McBryce gusts fresh. Its delightful adult fiction from one of those small publishers who lighten the globes reading gloom, danpress@optusnet.com.au
Maybe youve discovered a goodie too. Please tell me about it. Happy reading from cathy.macleod@optusnet.com.au
Readers can find more good stories and recommended reads at Cathys website, http://www.booktaste.com
Cathy Macleod limits her fiction reviews to books by smallpress publishers or self-published authors. Find her at http://www.booktaste.com or email cathy.macleod@optusnet.com.auCar Carpet Clean
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Saving Money Online With Digital Coupons, Freebies, And Comparison Shopping
The Internet is a great invention for many different reasons. But, did you know that it can be a great resource for saving you money when shopping? You no longer have to clip coupons out of the Sunday paper; you can find them right at the tip of your fingers just by knowing where to look!
Coupons
One of the easiest ways to save money on the Internet is by printing online coupons. All you have to do is type the search criteria "online coupon" in your favorite search engine and you are on your way to savings! Here are some examples of great online web sites that help you save money:
CouponSurfer CouponSurfer has almost 300 coupons from over 100 stores on their web site. Do you need new brake pads on your car? You can save up to 50% just by filling out the free registration form at CouponSurfer and printing their coupon. Other recent savings at CouponSurfer were a 40-cent coupon from Tropicana, a 50-cent off coupon from St. Joseph's aspirin, and coupons from Pampers.
Hot Coupons Hot Coupons lets you type in your zip code or city name to find discounts offered in your area. You can find savings for local restaurants, automotive centers, health centers, retail stores, and businesses including real estate, lawyers, hotels, and doctors.
Also, pay attention to television commercials. Many times, companies coming out with a new product will advertise on television and list a web page where you can print a money saving coupon. A recent commercial from Febreze listed their web page address. By going there, you can fill out a form and have Frebreze mail you $20 in coupons for many of their products, including their latest electronic air freshener, NOTICEables.
Coupon Codes
There are also web sites that offer a percentage off online purchases. Ultimate Coupons is a great example of this type of online savings site. Ultimate Coupons constantly updates their site with the latest in online savings. A recent search showed coupons for 10% off at http://Target.com, 15% off Pet Supplies at Petco, and $5 off $20 on Digital Photos & Gifts at Snapfish. Many times, if you search online, you can also find codes for free shipping to places like Macys, Sears, Amazon, and Old Navy.
Freebies
Many web sites have user forums where people can share online savings and free offers with each other. Big Big Forums is an excellent place to visit to find coupon codes, freebies, and reward programs. Members (there are over 31,000) post different offers they have seen on television or found online. There are folders for each particular type of offer, so it is very easy to find things here. Once you register for free, you too can post coupon codes and freebies. You may even be lucky enough to get in on a free subscription to a magazine such as TV Guide or link to a free Schick Quattro razor.
Comparison Shopping
A great feature of many Internet web sites is that they will give you price comparisons of items for which you are looking. Froogle is Google's shopping search engine. All you have to do is type in the name of what you are looking for and Froogle does the rest! It will find web pages selling the item you are looking for and lists the price. That way, you can find the best deal available. There are several other web sites that will help you to do comparison shopping such as MySimon and Bizrate. Letting these sites help you find the best price can make every online shopping experience enjoyable.
Other web sites can save you money online too. You can refinance your home loan and find the lowest interest rates by searching at Ditech or search for the cheapest car insurance at Geico. How do you learn about all the sites available? The best way is to pay attention to the media. Commercials, newspapers, and magazines are always listing web sites. Also, join a forum such as Big Big Forums. When people share ideas and resources, it can be great for your pocketbook. Remember that every coupon and savings opportunity adds up!
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CouponSurfer CouponSurfer has almost 300 coupons from over 100 stores on their web site. Do you need new brake pads on your car? You can save up to 50% just by filling out the free registration form at CouponSurfer and printing their coupon. Other recent savings at CouponSurfer were a 40-cent coupon from Tropicana, a 50-cent off coupon from St. Joseph's aspirin, and coupons from Pampers.
Hot Coupons Hot Coupons lets you type in your zip code or city name to find discounts offered in your area. You can find savings for local restaurants, automotive centers, health centers, retail stores, and businesses including real estate, lawyers, hotels, and doctors.
Also, pay attention to television commercials. Many times, companies coming out with a new product will advertise on television and list a web page where you can print a money saving coupon. A recent commercial from Febreze listed their web page address. By going there, you can fill out a form and have Frebreze mail you $20 in coupons for many of their products, including their latest electronic air freshener, NOTICEables.
Coupon Codes
There are also web sites that offer a percentage off online purchases. Ultimate Coupons is a great example of this type of online savings site. Ultimate Coupons constantly updates their site with the latest in online savings. A recent search showed coupons for 10% off at http://Target.com, 15% off Pet Supplies at Petco, and $5 off $20 on Digital Photos & Gifts at Snapfish. Many times, if you search online, you can also find codes for free shipping to places like Macys, Sears, Amazon, and Old Navy.
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Many web sites have user forums where people can share online savings and free offers with each other. Big Big Forums is an excellent place to visit to find coupon codes, freebies, and reward programs. Members (there are over 31,000) post different offers they have seen on television or found online. There are folders for each particular type of offer, so it is very easy to find things here. Once you register for free, you too can post coupon codes and freebies. You may even be lucky enough to get in on a free subscription to a magazine such as TV Guide or link to a free Schick Quattro razor.
Comparison Shopping
A great feature of many Internet web sites is that they will give you price comparisons of items for which you are looking. Froogle is Google's shopping search engine. All you have to do is type in the name of what you are looking for and Froogle does the rest! It will find web pages selling the item you are looking for and lists the price. That way, you can find the best deal available. There are several other web sites that will help you to do comparison shopping such as MySimon and Bizrate. Letting these sites help you find the best price can make every online shopping experience enjoyable.
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