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How Do E Readers Influence Reading Habits?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Do e readers promote reading? A 2012 study says yes. Learn about the results, and my own "case study" in the post.

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How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from A Thousand Acres: Collude

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what it means to collude? Read on and find out, then try my word nerd workout.

How to encourage reading/News from book business

What’s in the Future for Bookstores?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Barnes and Noble is closing some stores, which worries me. Where do you buy books and where do you see bookstores in the future?

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from A Thousand Acres: Laconic

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Could a man be both laconic and garrulous? Read my post with vocab from the novel A Thousand Acres to find out. Then try my word nerd workout!

How to encourage reading

How to Use Goodreads: Adding Books

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 24 Comments

Are you worried that adding books to a Goodreads profile will take up hours of time? Fear not! I've done the research and you can update your online library ...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Why I Love Artemis Fowl

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Artemis Fowl inspires awe and fear. Read more about this interesting character and his middle grade book series.

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