What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie
My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...
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.
Vocab from I Am the Messenger: Aspersion
I'm reading I Am the Messenger and stumbled on this word nerd word: aspersion. Do you know what it means?
What I Liked (and Didn’t) About And the Mountains Echoed
Once again, Khaled Hosseini impressed me with his beautiful writing; I just wished he chose happier topics.
Vocabulary from Gone Girl: Apotheosis
Amy Dunne, one of the main characters of Gone Girl, is wicked smart. She taught me a new word: apotheosis. Do you know what it means?
Why We Should Be Generous With Books
How I learned to let go of my possessive tendencies and start sharing the things I love- books! How do you feel about sharing your books?
Vocabulary from Gone Girl: Wastrel
Have you ever known a wastrel? I hope not! Let me tell you about wastrel, another vocab term from Gone Girl.