Author proposes WBN alternative

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Mon, 28/02/2011 - 15:43 A Carnegie-nominated author has proposed an alternative to World Book Night, suggesting readers buy one book from a bookshop this week and give it away. Writing on her blog, Nicola Morgan said she believed there were better ways to give away one million books than the method proposed for Saturday, when 20,000 givers will distribute 48 books each. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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