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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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Arty

July 15, 2015

Best Literary Manicures

If you haven’t guessed, I love all things bookish but I’m also a girl, so…

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Word of the Day

July 15, 2015

Word of the Day – Coxcomb

Coxcomb; also Cockscomb (noun)(archaic) koks-cum A vain and conceited man; a dandy. This is one…

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Competitions and Giveaways

July 14, 2015

Crossword Quest: Win Henge by Realm Lovejoy

Crossword Quest Henge is the first book in the Le Fay series by Realm Lovejoy…

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Word of the Day

July 12, 2015

Word of the Day: Abibliophobia

Abibliophobia (noun) (humorous) uh-bib-li-uh-fo-bee-yuh a real and profound phobia of running out of reading material…

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