In the age of digital technology, where e-books and online retailers dominate the literary landscape, one might question the relevance of traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores. However,…
Book clubs are what?
In book clubs you will find like-minded people or opponents, you can communicate with interesting interlocutors, express your thoughts about the works you have already read and make a new list,
What are literary festivals for?
One reason is that they bring people together face to face. Catching up on the latest episode of your favorite Danish crime drama on a commuter train is great
Tasks of literature in modern society
Literature is a reflection of the era, reveals social problems not only personal, not only national, but also universal and global.
The social impact of bookstores
A bookstore is much more than just a place to sell books. In recent years, bookstores have become meeting places with the appeal of a cultural institution.
Cultural providers: why bookstores are a connection
An interesting thing happens when people buy books in bookstores. As part of my master’s research project, I found that both the customer and the bookseller believe they are engaged in a relatively equal exchange of information.
Impact of reading on cultural capital
Some (perhaps many) consider reading to be a waste of time, an unnecessary and unhelpful activity simply because they have not yet realized that books are created for us and their ultimate goal is still us.