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Whenever I tell people I read an average of one to two books a week, I get the same question: “How are you able to read so much? I just don’t have the time.” Actually, you do have the time, but the ...

Gaming and video-watching are the sexiest uses of Apple’s iPad, but I love it for more a basic reason: It’s a great tool for reading and writing. I use the iPad to keep up with the news, read longer ...

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