Reading to be judged by book cover

When combining libraries and bookstores with cafes became a trend in big cities several years ago, many were optimistic the craze would instill a passion for reading in the country. “More and more people, especially youngsters, go to book cafes for social reasons instead of intellectual ones. They want to be recognized as sociable and intelligent,” said Ninis Agustini, a lecturer from the School of Library and Information Science at Padjadjaran University, Bandung, West Java.

May 4, 2008 by Uncategorized 0

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