May 11, 2018
Looking For Alaska Adaptation Coming to Hulu
John Green is already familiar with adaptations of his work, The Fault in our Stars…
May 11, 2018
Word of the Day – Slumgullion
Slumgullion (noun) (chiefly US) slum-gul-ee-un Cheap or insubstantial stew. Late 19th century: probably an invented…
May 10, 2018
Nazi Germany, Book Burnings and Censorship
As the National Socialists rose to power in 1933, censorship also rose along with their…
May 10, 2018
Word of the Day – Volition
Volition (noun) vol-ish-un The faculty or power of using one's will. Early 17th century (denoting…
May 9, 2018
Word of the Day – Misologist
Misologist (noun) miss-ol-u-jist A person who hates reason or discussion. Late 19th century; earliest use…
May 8, 2018
Roddy Doyle: The Man and Some Recommendations
Roddy Doyle is an Irish novelist, playwright and screenwriter, counting eleven novels for adults, eight…
May 8, 2018
Word of the Day – Verdigris
Verdigris (noun) ver-de-gree A bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper or brass by…
May 7, 2018
Word of the Day – Alimentive
Alimentive (adj) (rare) al-im-en-tiv Especially in phrenology: designating the propensity to seek food and drink;…