So Mr Blair just keeps on reading the early pages out all over again.

ECONOMIST: Flying blind?

The cost of e-reading devices keeps dropping, and it's likely that in the next year or two companies like Amazon may be giving away basic e-readers for free (on the principle that you can make more money selling "blades" than "razors").

CNN: E-books spur reading among Americans, survey shows

Nourishing the mind through reading, writing and other mental stimulation keeps one mentally fit.

FORBES: The 7th Habit

Illiteracy keeps women marginalized and constitutes a foremost obstacle to reducing extreme poverty in a technology-driven world where reading, writing and numeracy are indispensable for enjoying basic rights and opportunities.

UNESCO: International Literacy Day