Read An E Book Month

As passionate readers, we’re excited to honor Read an E-Book Month this March and for all the Marches to come. Can you believe e-books have been around for almost 50 years? They have evolved significantly with advances in technology, but their essence has remained for half a century. E-books have revolutionized how we read, making literature more accessible, portable, and easier to digest. Keep reading to discover more about this remarkable advancement.

The Story Behind Read an E-Book Month

In the 1970s, Roberto Busa, S.J. completed an electronic index of Thomas Aquinas’ works, which he had begun in 1946. This project became known as “The Index Thomisticus” and is often regarded as the first e-book. Originally stored on a single computer, it was later released as a CD-ROM in 1989, marking the first public distribution of an electronic book.

However, the journey to establishing Read an E-Book Month began with Read an E-Book Week. Founded by Rita Toews, a mother and enthusiastic reader, this week-long celebration of e-books brings together retailers, publishers, authors, device makers, and book lovers seeking new stories. Rita was inspired by her own experiences helping authors with their memoirs and novels. In 2004, she approached her local library to launch Read an E-Book Week. This initiative eventually grew into the dedication of the entire month of March as Read an E-Book Month, celebrated worldwide with various events and sales throughout March. The purpose of this special month is to honor the history of e-books and celebrate the ease of purchasing, storing, and reading them. In contrast, physical books can be pricier, heavier, and cumbersome to carry, especially for avid readers.

Timeline of Read an E-Book Month

• 1971: A New Kind of E-Book – Michael S. Hart types the “Declaration of Independence” into a computer, creating an electronic document that is easy to download and view on various devices.
• 1992: Books on CDs – Sony introduces the Data Discman, an electronic book reader capable of reading e-books stored on CDs.
• 2004: Read an E-Book Week – Founded by Rita Toews, this week celebrates e-books.
• 2010: Selling Like Hotcakes – Amazon reports that e-book sales for the Kindle surpass those of hardcover books.
• 2019: The GlowLight Plus – Barnes & Noble launches the GlowLight Plus, an e-reader featuring a 7.8-inch E Ink screen.

Common Questions About E-Books

• Are free e-books safe? Always buy from reputable retailers and only share e-books if the author or company allows it.
• Do I own my e-books? When purchasing an e-book from a major retailer, you’re licensing it rather than owning it outright.
• Do I need an app to read an e-book? You don’t need special software; e-books can easily be opened in your web browser, or you can download them for offline reading using free apps like Adobe Digital Editions or the Ebook Reader app.

Activities for Read an E-Book Month

• Buy an e-book reader: We understand; book lovers adore the feel and scent of a fresh or aging book. However, imagine having a library of countless e-books right at your fingertips, ready to read whenever you wish. Sounds appealing, doesn’t it? Give it a shot!
• Gift an e-book: Struggling to find the perfect gift for family? Consider giving an e-book or a voucher for an online e-book store!
• Revisit a favorite novel: If you’ve already embraced e-books, why not revisit some beloved hardcover classics? Search for your favorite title online and buy it for your device.

5 Facts About E-Books

1. Libraries are going digital: The British Library has begun digitizing its most important manuscripts.
2. You can subscribe to e-book libraries: The first subscription-based e-book platform launched in 2011.
3. E-Book readers once resembled game consoles: GemBook was a concept e-reader from 1999 that used replaceable memory cards and didn’t require connection to other devices.
4. Thousands of books in one device: A typical school library’s collection could fit into a single e-reader, which can hold around 25,000 books.
5. A pioneer in e-books: Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” was the first major novel to be released simultaneously in print, e-book, and audiobook formats.

Why We Love Read an E-Book Month

• Another way to promote reading: We appreciate how younger generations can now opt for digital reading. This time, screen time is actually beneficial!
• E-Books are eco-friendly: Going digital helps save hundreds, if not thousands, of trees each year that would have otherwise been used for paper.
• Revisit without wear and tear: Say goodbye to torn pages and hello to effortless reading without damaging your favorite titles.

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