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Word of the Day

May 17, 2016

Word of the Day – Hubris

Hubris (noun) hoo-bris Excessive pride or self confidence. In Greek mythology hubris was the act…

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Discussion and Recommendations

May 16, 2016

20 of Your Favourite Memoirs, Written by Women

I’m a big fan of memoirs, so you can consider this poll reading research for…

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Video

May 16, 2016

Why We Must Keep Reading – Ubiquitous Assimilation

Over the years increasing media has opened up, and this media has taken society’s focus…

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Word of the Day

May 16, 2016

Word of the Day – Botryoidal

Botryoidal (adj) bot-ree-oi-dal Having a shape reminiscent of a cluster of grapes. Used chiefly in…

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Quizzes

May 15, 2016

Quiz – A Bouquet of Stories

As the northern hemisphere bursts into colour here is a quick quiz on books with…

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Inspired by Literature

May 15, 2016

Brilliant Bookish Buys: Ed 14 – Gifts That Give More

What do you buy the person who has everything? Well, charitable gifts are all the…

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Word of the Day

May 15, 2016

Word of the Day – Gaucherie

Gaucherie (noun) gor-sher-ee Awkward or unsophisticated ways. From the French gauch, unsophisticated or socially awkward.…

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Quizzes

May 14, 2016

Quiz! Eurovision – Europe in Literature

Despite its reputation for pretty dreadful music, the Eurovision Song Contest did give the world…

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Word of the Day

May 14, 2016

Word of the Day – Corposant

Corposant (noun) (archaic) cor-pez-ant An instance of St Elmo's Fire appearing on the mast or…

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Authors Quotations

May 13, 2016

10 Daphne Du Maurier Quotes that Make Rebecca Timeless

Born on 13th May 1907 Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning was an English author…

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