December 15, 2005
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NST columnist Johan Jaafar thinks Malaysia needs an Oprah to make readers out of us. According to recent findings, 48% of Malaysians do not even read a book a year.
In the US, Seattle beat 69 competitors to emerge as “America’s Most Literate City.” The reason apparently is due to a strong library system (one central library and 24 branches) in the city and King County, and an abundance of independent bookstores. Report here.
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