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Word of the Day

May 26, 2017

Word of the Day – Lagniappe

Lagniappe (noun) lan-nyap Something given as a bonus or extra gift. Chiefly North American. Louisiana…

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Discussion and Recommendations Reading Habits

May 25, 2017

Bill Gates Summer Reading List 2017

Our two most popular celebrity posts last summer were Obama’s summer reading list and Bill…

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Word of the Day

May 25, 2017

Word of the Day – Ephemeral

Ephemeral (adj) ef-em-ur-al Lasting for a very short time. Late 16th century: from Greek ephēmeros…

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Word of the Day

May 24, 2017

Word of the Day – Inglenook

Inglenook (noun) In-gel-nuk A space on either side of a large fireplace. Originally from Scottish.…

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Literature News

May 23, 2017

Amazon Charts to Challenge NY Times Bestseller List

For the last ninety years the phrase ‘New York Times Bestseller’ has been the benchmark…

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Word of the Day

May 23, 2017

Word of the Day – Defenestrate

Defenestrate (verb) (rare) dee-fen-u-stray-t To throw someone/something out of a window. First used in the…

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Literary Awards Literature News

May 22, 2017

Theakston Crime Novel of the Year Shortlist Revealed for 2017

The shortlist for the Old Peculier Theakston Crime Novel of the year was announced yesterday,…

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Children's Literature Libraries News

May 22, 2017

Book Donations Required After School Fire

The Kugaardjuq School in Kugaaruk serves a remote community with three hundred students and 45…

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Word of the Day

May 22, 2017

Word of the Day – Diaphanous

Diaphanous (adj) dai-af-on-us (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. Early 17th century: from medieval…

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Adaptations News

May 21, 2017

Official Trailer and Release Date for Glass Castle Movie

If you were a fan of the memoir by Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle then…

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