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Readers Favorite Books of 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I’m honored that you’re pausing in your busy holiday preparations to visit the Word Nerd.  If you’re looking for something good to read after ...

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading

What Makes a Great Beach Read?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Today I embark on my annual trip to Lake Pleasant in the Adirondacks. Here’s to reconnecting with good friends, no cooking for a week, and plenty of activ...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Characters

What Makes Hazel Grace Lancaster an Awesome Character

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 40 Comments

Please humor me.  I’m going to talk about The Fault in Our Stars one more time.  Then I’ll take a break.  I promise.  For at least a month. Hazel, t...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from The Fault In Our Stars: Ontologically

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Talk about a Word Nerd! John Green packs so many great vocab words into his books, I had to include another one: ontologically. Read on to find out what it me...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading

Favorite Author Spotlight: John Green

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Have you heard of John Green? Nerdfighters? The VlogBrothers? Find out more about this fantastic author striving to increase awesome.

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

How to Use Goodreads: A Guide for Word Nerds

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 34 Comments

Do you use Goodreads yet? Every word nerd should. My quick suggestions for getting the most out of Goodreads.

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