Another Reason Why Reading is Good For Your Brain
One researcher has found that close reading of Jane Austen novels stimulates the brain in surprising ways! Find out more, word nerds!
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.
November’s Word Nerd Workout
Are you ready to test your word nerd prowess? Take my quick quiz to stimulate your brain!
My Favorite Banned Book: Fahrenheit 451
My guest Emily McGee adds to my series on dystopian literature with a review of Fahrenheit 451- a banned book about banned books! Check it out.
More Vocabulary with Jane Eyre: Acumen
On to the next great word from Jane Eyre; I’ve seen this one a lot, and I had to finally look it up. Near the end of the novel, Jane spends time with a ve...
How to Survive the Thanksgiving Road Trip
Are you road tripping this Thanksgiving? See my post for a suggestion on how to keep the trip fun and mentally stimulating.
More Vocabulary from Jane Eyre: Torpid
As I said last week, besides being a wonderful read, Jane Eyre has given me plenty of vocabulary words to learn about! In the middle of the novel, Jane takes a ...