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A Great Word for Family Gatherings: Idiosyncrasy

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

As we gather with family and friends for the holidays, it might be easy to spot the idiosyncrasies in others. But are you willing to share your own?

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Vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Voting has started for the Goodreads Choice Awards, book awards chosen solely by readers. Support your favorite books and find new things to read.

Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary for the New Year: Inchoate

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

For the first Wondrous Words Wednesday of 2014, I've picked a word that captures the spirit of "new".

How to encourage reading

Wondrous Words for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

My Christmas words in an image for you. Have a wonderful holiday!

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Christmas Book Recommendations

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Do you read special holiday books at this time of year?  Do you need some suggestions? I finally read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and I wish I had found it...

How to encourage reading

How to Find Gifts for Book Lovers and Word Nerds

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Have you finished your holiday shopping yet?   I haven’t.  In fact, right now I’m on vacation, hopefully shooting awesome pictures on a black sand b...

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