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The Ultimate 50 Ways to Find New Books to Read
Advertisement Do you have a “Benjamin Franklin” in your life?This guide is available to download as a free PDF. Download The Ultimate 50 Ways to Find New Books to Read now. Feel free to copy and share this with your friends and family.I’m not just talking about $100 bills, but more importantly someone who plays the same role as America’s favorite statesman did in molding American thinking. One of Franklin’s little known contributions was The Library Company.It was the nation’s first library and reading community. Like everything else it was born out of his philosophical leanings and desire to share the best books.Wasn’t he the one who said:Imagine Benjamin Franklin in the digital world of today. Surrounded by indie launches and the ebook tornado. A knowledge sharing community like The Library Company would still be relevant. Thanks to the inter-webs, we have it in various forms.But we are still asking “which book should I read … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 50 Ways to Find New Books to Read
Google Chromecast Review and Giveaway
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