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Four Books for Your Teenage Son: A Preview

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

I need to get my hands on some books my 14-year-old son will like, and fast, before I lose him completely to Clash of Clans. I did my research and have a few i...

How to encourage reading

Why You Should Keep a List of Books You’ve Read

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Hey word nerds, do you have a list of all the books you've ever read? I explain why it's a good idea to have one and how to set it up.

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Great Expectations: A Worthwhile Classic to Read

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Most people I know indulge in guilty pleasure reading over the summer.  Romance and other fluff, or the latest in a young adult fantasy/adventure series.  But  ...

Improving vocabulary

More Vocabulary with Dickens

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Since I found so many interesting words in Great Expectations, I thought I’d share another one.  When I came across sagacious, as I have many times in the...

Improving vocabulary

Improving Vocabulary with Dickens

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I’m trudging through Great Expectations, our June/July book club selection.  (Thank goodness we allotted more than one month!)  I’ve found lots of material for ...

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