Are books obsolete?

A recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll reveals that 25% of Americans did not read a book last year. More women than men read a book last year. The Bible was read by two-thirds of people while only one in five admitted to reading a romance novel. Less than five percent read poetry. Did you read a book on your own last year? Was it a novel or non-fiction? More and more people watch TV and movies instead, but a lot of movies and shows are based on books. Does the format matter? Is getting the gist of the story from the movie the same as reading the book? At Memorial library you can compare and contrast the books and movies with stories like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings both in print and on DVD. Not to mention our wide selection of Shakespeare movies and movies based on classics. (Jane Austen may or may not recognize Bride and Predjudice.) You might be surprised what movies are based on books. Keep your eyes open during the credits. If you like the movie you might love the book!





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