as i mentioned in one of my previous posts, the 1st filipino reader conference is coming up (just 4 days away!). unfortunately, i won't be able to go to this event because of work (why does work always have to interfere with our social life?!?), but that doesn't mean i can't promote this to other book lovers and bloggers :). please take the time to check this out on september 14, at the SMX Mall of Asia, Meeting Room 2--a great way to while away the time amidst people who share the same love and interest for books.
since the ReaderCon stemmed as an idea from an online social activity (filipino book bloggers--correct me if i'm wrong, please), it would be nice if it can effectively promote online/digital reading. despite the fact that we are more connected nowadays and have a slew of computer gadgets available, the popularity of ebooks is still way behind that of paper books in this country. personally, i prefer paper books over ebooks (there's a natural high in smelling and touching printed words on paper), but the latter beat the former when it comes to convenience and ease in reading. i'm not hoping for a total conversion to digital reading (god forbid!), but i just want those people who are discouraged from reading (because of the numerous and weighty tomes they have to buy and carry) to see that there is no excuse to not read.
i also hoped that the people attending the ReaderCon would truly understand that reading has indeed become a social activity. gone are the days when reading is considered as a loner's hobby. sites such as shelfari and goodreads (and the filipino book bloggers community) would not have survived if readers didn't make it a point to share their thoughts on whatever thought-provoking or eye-opening book they have just read. reading has evolved from being a means to dream to becoming a way to share experiences and connect with people all parts of the world.
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