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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.
Improving vocabulary

What Does Omnibus Mean?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

A brainteaser from the morning breakfast table: what does omnibus mean? The Word Nerd explains...

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A Great Site for Book Series Lovers

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Do you need help finding all the books in a series? I've got a great website for you!

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What I Didn’t Like About Fates and Furies

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Fates and Furies has received critical acclaim, but I just didn't like it. Here's why...

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What’s Good About a Small Town

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Sometimes our small town drives me nuts; other times, like last week, it makes me feel very grateful.

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What Were the Top Ten Words of 2017

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

In 2017, we looked up words like feminism, gaffe and syzygy. Know what these words mean?

hygge
Improving vocabulary

How to Handle the Cold: Hygge

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Do you know what HYGGE is? The Danish do, and since they are the happiest people on the planet, maybe we should learn from them.

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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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