Four Great Gift Ideas for Readers and Word Nerds
Do you need some original gift ideas for the word nerd in your life? This post is for you! Also, I share details about the "My Favorite Things" giveaway- you ...
Category: How to encourage reading
A Cautionary Word for the Holidays: Surfeit
A quick review of surfeit, something to avoid this holiday season.
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!
November’s Word Nerd Workout
Are you ready to test your word nerd prowess? Take my quick quiz to stimulate your brain!
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 ...