Shan Williams – Page 44 – For Reading Addicts

Quizzes

August 30, 2016

Science & Science Fiction in Literature – A Quiz

Once considered the domain of the 'nerd' science and science fiction is now a genre…

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Language

August 30, 2016

A Dictionary Full of Victorian Slang

I love how language is always in a state of flux, constantly changing and evolving…

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Word of the Day

August 30, 2016

Word of the Day – Suborn

Suborn (verb) sub-oorn Bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.…

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Word of the Day

August 29, 2016

Word of the Day – Canard

Canard (noun) kan-ah-d An unfounded rumour or story. Origin Mid 19th century: from French, literally 'duck',…

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Quizzes

August 28, 2016

The Missing Noah’s Ark of Literature Quiz

If the dog dies I'm not reading it! Animals in literature have always been one…

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Word of the Day

August 28, 2016

Word of the Day – Augur

Augur (verb) aw-gu-r (Of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome. Used as…

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Inspired by Literature News

August 28, 2016

Pokémon Go for Book Lovers

Pokémon Go for Book Lovers Gotta Read 'em All Unless you have holidayed on Mars…

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Video

August 27, 2016

Reading for Success

Reading is not just a hobby, or a pastime, reading is an important aspect of…

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Quizzes

August 27, 2016

The Initial Thoughts on Author Names Quiz

Long before singers and recording artists were famous enough to become mononymous authors were reducing themselves to…

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Word of the Day

August 27, 2016

Word of the Day – Fettle

Fettle (noun)(verb) fet-ul (n) Condition. (v) Trim or clean the rough edges of (a metal casting or…

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