tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post6099224643392231141..comments2024-03-28T21:08:32.637+05:30Comments on Tomichan Matheikal's blog: Books, Fairs and FrivolousnessTomichan Matheikalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-86797376922203541112020-09-26T13:12:31.918+05:302020-09-26T13:12:31.918+05:30In 2002, based on need, Bookworm moved into large...In 2002, based on need, <a href="https://www.bookwormcentral.com/foundersnote.php" rel="nofollow"> Bookworm</a> moved into larger warehouses in Manassas, VA. From that time to now, the scope of work continues to expand to assist stakeholders in building and delivering customized literacy programs, providing an updated online shopping platform, operating as a bulk order fulfillment and distribution facility, exploring and developing technologies that support like-minded collaborators, and offering special services such as training's, workshops, collection and content development for literacy supporters.sanjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782310752016558048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-40235014044609665032015-03-13T21:51:56.222+05:302015-03-13T21:51:56.222+05:30Glad to see another person who shares my sentiment...Glad to see another person who shares my sentiment.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-52603978592258063082015-03-12T15:25:55.529+05:302015-03-12T15:25:55.529+05:30Tomichand ji, I share the same sentiments regardi...Tomichand ji, I share the same sentiments regarding precarious situation in School system when it comes to prescribing relevant books, introduced with minimal thought whatsoever. I make it a habit to go to Book Fair for International stall and have first hand glimpse of authors of my liking. Certain book distributors and wholesalers sell second hand books at throwaway prices, always a pleasure to my price sensitive pocket. Delhi world Book Fair if not promote , may introduce kids to a whole new world, where seeing people read, they imitate and might gradually start reading in the process. <br />PS: I share the same interests in writers as yours. It just feels amazing to find someone with similar choices. arpit goelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024788580634236321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-83872678577842544302015-02-17T15:36:02.744+05:302015-02-17T15:36:02.744+05:30Thanks, books noted my in list :)Thanks, books noted my in list :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495367871971308992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-67415194965168113372015-02-17T13:01:50.986+05:302015-02-17T13:01:50.986+05:30Gadgets are sure to become more ubiquitous and sop...Gadgets are sure to become more ubiquitous and sophisticated. Perhaps, youngsters may start reading digital books. But there's no incentive for that as of now. The young ones seem to have everything, or too much of whatever they want, and yet are not contented and hence are always on ego trips!Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-52273815651787637562015-02-17T12:08:04.418+05:302015-02-17T12:08:04.418+05:30I tried all sort of tricks to get my boys to read....I tried all sort of tricks to get my boys to read.. But, only 1 of them reads and I think that could be genes rather than my effort. How I wish, there was some sort of way to keep them away from Internet on their phones. Especially the chat ones which beep every 30 seconds. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-57305625681537343832015-02-17T07:21:04.090+05:302015-02-17T07:21:04.090+05:30Just made it a little personal. Given the present ...Just made it a little personal. Given the present scenario, the shelf will be 'dislocated' soon.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-27481007873525205532015-02-17T07:19:28.747+05:302015-02-17T07:19:28.747+05:30The chief reason why I shy away from most fairs is...The chief reason why I shy away from most fairs is the same :)Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-21111110207014081232015-02-16T22:54:44.610+05:302015-02-16T22:54:44.610+05:30How nice of you to have posted the book shelf and ...How nice of you to have posted the book shelf and reminded me of our visits around it and never into it!wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629140307669198833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-48805906332348519432015-02-16T22:53:07.635+05:302015-02-16T22:53:07.635+05:30The end is truly ironical. Yet it depends on every...The end is truly ironical. Yet it depends on every individual to decide how he or she is going to use the technically advanced gadgets. Of course, the majority tends to be mediocre. wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629140307669198833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-1870195604368924312015-02-16T16:15:20.033+05:302015-02-16T16:15:20.033+05:30Social media are replicas of the actual society: m...Social media are replicas of the actual society: mediocrity is its essence.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-73093990964586097112015-02-16T16:13:40.470+05:302015-02-16T16:13:40.470+05:30I guess it boils down to personal inclinations and...I guess it boils down to personal inclinations and preferences. The very sight of crowds puts me off whereas most people seem to enjoy being in a crowd.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-77950522511088007142015-02-16T11:31:26.284+05:302015-02-16T11:31:26.284+05:30You are absolutely right when you say that social ...You are absolutely right when you say that social media now has killed what was left of our reading habits.<br />Yet, if given a choice i still prefer a paperback rather than a kindle...Lancelot Quadrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831605809343081325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-66391760977809646392015-02-16T11:15:57.478+05:302015-02-16T11:15:57.478+05:30Book fairs are more lively, you can see what all b...Book fairs are more lively, you can see what all books are there, look into what you like and buy what you can afford. It is more engaging. I buy regularly on web also when I am sure what to buy but book fairs helps me find books which I am not aware of. <br /><br />Moreover the discounts on online stores looks big in % terms, but in Rupee terms, a difference of Rs. 30 to 50 does not feel heavy, so I prefer buying it instantly in book fairs.Anand Maraladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046900443858048530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-20240049221824639732015-02-16T09:41:28.269+05:302015-02-16T09:41:28.269+05:30I don't know if my taste will suit yours. In ...I don't know if my taste will suit yours. In fiction my all time favourites are the oldies like Dostoevsky and Kafka, Kazantzakis and Camus. Of late my interests veered to history: Ramachandra Guha's India, and Indian history by John Keay as well as Romila Thappar... Fritjof Capra is an interesting mix of science with mysticism: Tao of Physics and Turning Point are two books I enjoyed reading a few decades back. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-19918974157651070462015-02-16T09:38:25.744+05:302015-02-16T09:38:25.744+05:30Thanks for the poem, Roohi. I'll listen to it...Thanks for the poem, Roohi. I'll listen to it definitely.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-45035513225446709792015-02-16T05:46:56.589+05:302015-02-16T05:46:56.589+05:30Nice post....good to see your library.. Could you ...Nice post....good to see your library.. Could you suggest some best must read category books on various section... ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495367871971308992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-87436777014101269912015-02-15T21:14:12.593+05:302015-02-15T21:14:12.593+05:30Although online reading is convenient thing these ...Although online reading is convenient thing these days but I still love reading the hard copies probably because of the touch and smell :) Your post is good and I would like to add here a link of a poem recital of 'Kitabein' by Gulzaar sir to add to your mood. Do try to listen it complete. The end is beautiful <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBHmsx2Pjw" rel="nofollow">Kitabein</a>Roohi Bhatnagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278521377428515783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-2811556629000327552015-02-15T20:10:57.170+05:302015-02-15T20:10:57.170+05:30I too love the hard version. I order them online. ...I too love the hard version. I order them online. My choice language being English, it is easy to get them.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-43954368810137252032015-02-15T19:23:06.494+05:302015-02-15T19:23:06.494+05:30I visit book fairs, because I love being surrounde...I visit book fairs, because I love being surrounded by books. I buy books online. The only books I buy at book fairs are the Marathi books, for dad. My father isn't yet comfortable with online reading.K.A. Acharyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639111665169082317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-38930322795317267842015-02-15T17:09:08.041+05:302015-02-15T17:09:08.041+05:30True, books in Indian languages are not easily ava...True, books in Indian languages are not easily available at online shops. Book fairs give good discounts too on such books. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-68244741210176618922015-02-15T15:27:49.287+05:302015-02-15T15:27:49.287+05:30To me, visiting the Kolkata Book Fair is almost a ...To me, visiting the Kolkata Book Fair is almost a habit..visiting it since I was a child... and as Bengali books are not that much available online, so we also buy a good amount of books. But I agree with the fact, that it has lost much of its older charm.... Maniparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109166826609932168noreply@blogger.com