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Word of the Day

July 30, 2015

Word of the Day – Anthropomorphism

Anthropomorphism (noun) an-thre-pe-morf-izm The giving of human emotions and feelings to a non-human being. Often…

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Discussion and Recommendations

July 29, 2015

Your 32 Favourite American (USA) Authors

With so many reading addicts to choose from, grabbing your loves and hates really couldn’t…

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Arty

July 27, 2015

In Defence of Book Art

If people at dinner parties should avoid talking about politics and religion then one of…

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Discussion and Recommendations

July 27, 2015

15 Reads for your Summer Suitcase

It’s holiday season and if you’re already wondering how many pairs of shoes you can…

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Word of the Day

July 26, 2015

Word of the Day – Synecdoche

Synecdoche (noun) si-nek-do-key A figure of speech whereby the whole replaces the part; the part…

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Word of the Day

July 24, 2015

Word of the Day – Tautology

Tautology (noun) taw-tol-oj-ee The saying of the same thing twice over in different words, usually…

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Language

July 22, 2015

Words that don’t mean what you think they mean

Over time language changes, and those living through recent times couldn’t fail to be aware…

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Word of the Day

July 22, 2015

Word of the Day – Lachrymose

Lachrymose (adj) lak-rim-ose Tearful, given to weeping. From the Latin Lacrima, tear. What a beautiful,…

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Discussion and Recommendations

July 20, 2015

Your 7 Favourite Reading Spots

I love to read in the bath, it’s total luxury to be laid out in…

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Word of the Day

July 19, 2015

Word of the Day – Pelagic

Pelagic (adj) pel-aj-ik Relating to the open sea. What a beautiful word, relating mainly to…

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