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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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What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from I Am the Messenger: Aspersion

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

I'm reading I Am the Messenger and stumbled on this word nerd word: aspersion. Do you know what it means?

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What I Liked (and Didn’t) About And the Mountains Echoed

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Once again, Khaled Hosseini impressed me with his beautiful writing; I just wished he chose happier topics.

Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Gone Girl: Apotheosis

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Amy Dunne, one of the main characters of Gone Girl, is wicked smart. She taught me a new word: apotheosis. Do you know what it means?

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Why We Should Be Generous With Books

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

How I learned to let go of my possessive tendencies and start sharing the things I love- books! How do you feel about sharing your books?

Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Gone Girl: Wastrel

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Have you ever known a wastrel? I hope not! Let me tell you about wastrel, another vocab term from Gone Girl.

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