TRAILER: ""THE OLD OLD STORY""

The transcript features a conversation where an author expresses a desire for books to have a purpose beyond sitting on bookshelves. The author suggests that books should reach new audiences, such as sailors, soldiers, and airmen, who have time to read. The author proposes that books should 'join up' and be distributed through the post office to these audiences. The transcript concludes with a call to action for books to be mobilized and participate in this initiative.

What does the author feel about being left on bookshelves?

• Indifferent

• Excited and happy

• Bored and unfulfilled

• Content and satisfied

Who does the author believe would benefit from reading?

• Everyone except military personnel

• Just teachers

• Sailors, soldiers, and airmen

• Only students

What is the author's suggestion for the books?

• To be sold at a discount

• To be kept on bookshelves

• To be donated to libraries

• To join the forces through recruiting offices

What is the author's attitude towards the idea of books joining the forces?

• Skeptical

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Opposed

Where does the author suggest sending the books?

• To the post office

• To a bookstore

• To the nearest library

• To a school