libraries | Diary of a Word Nerd

What Does Ex Libris Mean?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 20 Comments

Book lovers! Do you know what "ex libris" means? Learn some Latin with me.

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

What do you geek? Do you use your public library to help you? The case for geekiness and public libraries.

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Hey word nerds, do you have a list of all the books you've ever read? I explain why it's a good idea to have one and how to set it up.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

My son likes Harry Potter simply because he's "the good guy." But I think there's more to a great character, don't you?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

I've found an easy way to get e-books, if you're willing to pay a small monthly fee.

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

I’m a conservative mother. I don’t let my kids watch PG-13 movies until they are 13. And I reserve the right to label some books as “P...