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Author: Julia Tomiak

I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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Summer books I enjoyed, with one controversial exception

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Here are the books I've read so far this summer, and why I didn't like the one everybody else loves...

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about the soccer term “brace”

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Brace comes from an old English word meaning "pair." Can you see where this is going?

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Make time to celebrate your successes

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

A lesson I recently learned when finishing a ten mile race... don't forget to celebrate!

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Why I enjoyed A Founding Mother, new historical fiction

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

If you enjoy historical fiction, you'll love this new release from Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. Be inspired by one of the founding mothers, Abigail Adams!

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What you should know about Walter Issacson’s biography of Franklin

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Ever since visiting Boston, I wanted to learn more about Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. Reading this bio left me with mixed feelings.

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Improving vocabulary

Clearing confusion about the popular word bespoke

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I kept hearing "bespoke" and wasn't quite sure what it meant. Now I know. So will you if you read along!

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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  • Summer reading recs
    Summer books I enjoyed, with one controversial exception
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    Make time to celebrate your successes
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    Why I enjoyed A Founding Mother, new historical fiction
  • What you should know about Walter Issacson’s biography of Franklin

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