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Are critics still valued? Add your voice to this week's books podcast.
This week we will be discussing the role of professional book critics and we want to know what you think: is the age of the critic over now everyone is able to broadcast their thoughts via blogs, Facebook and Twitter? Do you think literary critics have any value in the age of social networking? Are there any critics you trust? What are your other trusted sources of book information? Websites? Friends? Blogs? Join the discussion and record your thoughts, here.
We will feature some of our favourite comments on guardian.co.uk/books. By posting your audio in this stream you agree to let this happen (although copyright remains with you at all times, and you will be credited).
Middle East live blog
Your reports from the Middle East
Our live blog team is reporting on the wave of protests across the Middle East and the fallout from recent events following demonstrations in Egypt and Tunisia. If you're in Bahrain, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia or living elsewhere in the Middle East, let us know what's happening where you are.
We want to hear what's happening on the ground: are you attending or organising a protest? How are demonstrations and events in your country affecting where you live?
We will feature some of your recordings on our live blog at guardian.co.uk. By posting your audio in this stream you agree to let this happen (though copyright remains with you at all times, and you will be credited).
Please be wary about what information you share in your Audioboo - be careful about giving out details such as your name, family members and locations.
Which books do you give away?
On this week's books podcast we will be discussing the tricky business of giving books as presents and we want to know your thoughts.
How often do you give books, what sort do you give, and who do you give them to - friends, relatives, older or younger people? Do you like receiving books as presents and what is the most memorable book you've ever been given? Add your voice to the discussion, here.We will feature some of our favourite comments on guardian.co.uk/books. By posting your audio in this stream you agree to let this happen (although copyright remains with you at all times, and you will be credited).
Your message to the UN MDG summit
Add your voice to our Audioboo stream to the UN MDG summit in New York.
The millennium development goals set out to tackle poverty, education, gender equality, child mortality, maternal health, HIV, the environment and development by 2015. From 20-22 September the key players meet again at the UN with the goal to 'accelerate progress'.
Send them your message.
Visit guardian.co.uk/mdg for more details
We will feature some of our favourites on guardian.co.uk. By posting your audio in this stream you agree to let this happen (though copyright remains with you at all times, and you will be credited).
