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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 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?

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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.

Christmas
Who I Am

A Holiday Gift: You Don’t Have to Do It All

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

My holiday gift to you: permission to let some things go. I did.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Favorite Books of 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's here! This year's list of favorite books from Word Nerds like me! Check it out for gift giving ideas or just for yourself.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2017?

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Help me make an awesome list of gift ideas - share your favorite read from 2017 and enter a giveaway for a B & N gift card. It's a win-win!

Book reviews

Why You Must Read Year of Yes

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Overwhelmed with the looming holiday business? I've got a fun book for you!

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Meet the Word Nerd

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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