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Digital library launches without Boston celebration
Amy Scott Apr 18, 2013
The Digital Public Library of America goes online today, with 2.4 million pieces of art and history.
Barnes & Noble's outlook is blurry, even for Nook
Sally Herships Mar 5, 2013
Barnes & Noble is expected to report a profit for the last quarter, but its digital e-reader business isn't performing as hoped.
A listener's response to bookless libraries
Kai Ryssdal Jan 29, 2013
After our interview about a library containing only e-books and e-readers, a listener tells us her thoughts.
A library without any shelves -- or books
Kai Ryssdal Jan 28, 2013
In one Texas county, the new library will look more like an Apple store than a Barnes & Noble.
Kim Dotcom sticks it to the man, again, with Mega; The future of libraries
Ben Johnson Jan 23, 2013
The eccentric Megaupload founder is back with a new service that's sure to be a stick in the craw of the U.S. federal prosecutors pursuing a copyright infringement case against him. Also, libraries may be moving to a bookless future, but not if patrons have anything to say about it.
Bedbugs found in library books
Kai Ryssdal Dec 6, 2012
With the discovery of bedbugs in old library books, maybe now you'll think about buying that Kindle e-reader.
As publishing declines, bookshelves evolve
Mark Garrison Oct 19, 2012
The long decline of the physical book is affecting how bookcases are marketed and used in homes.
How getting a full night's sleep is good for business
Jeff Horwich Aug 31, 2012
We spend a third of our lives doing it -- or at least, we're supposed to. Eight hours a night -- we've been hearing that for years, but come on -- who can do that?
Good things come to those who wait
Tess Vigeland Aug 3, 2012
Turns out, making split-second gut decisions might not be the best way to make great choices. Author Frank Partnoy says those who take a slower pace win the race.
Tracking a dollar around the world
Chris Farrell Jun 15, 2012
Would you investigate the trajectory of a single dollar bill? Let me explain. So you go to the store and buy things, then you pay with a $100 bill. What happens to that note? In a nutshell, my question is: What is the route that a single bill takes? How does it circulate? How far can it travel? Homero, Sacramento, CA
