July 19, 2019
Word of the Day – Consternation
Consternation (noun) kon-stur-nay-shun A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. Early 17th…
July 18, 2019
Read Around the World: Afghanistan to Aruba
We’re starting a new blog series today and we’re going to read around the world,…
July 18, 2019
Word of the Day – Hegemony
Hegemony (noun) hej-em-o-nee Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.…
July 17, 2019
The Life and Works of Christina Stead
Christina Stead (17th July, 1902 – 31st March, 1983) was an Australian novelist and short-story…
July 17, 2019
Word of the Day – Entropy
Entropy (noun) en-trop-ee Lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder. Mid 19th century…
July 16, 2019
Judith Kerr’s Final Book Hits the Shelves
In May of this year we brought you the sad news that author Judith Kerr…
July 16, 2019
Word of the Day – Madrigal
Madrigal (noun) mad-rig-ul A part-song for several voices, especially one of the Renaissance period, typically…
July 15, 2019
Word of the Day – Scapula
Scapula (noun) skap-yu-la The technical name for a shoulder blade Late 16th century from late…
July 14, 2019
Word of the Day – Resplendent
Respeldent (adj) res-plen-dent Attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous. Late Middle English…