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Top 100 Children's Novels (#100-91)
Top 100 Children's Novels (#100-91)
schoollibraryjournal.com — It wasn't enough that I said to you, "Tell me the books that changed your life" was... it? No, it was worse than that. When I asked you to send me your top ten children's novels of all time, I also wanted you to organize your adoration. I was saying, ... (more) Top 100 Children's Novels (#100-91)
Jane Eyre (book & movie) & Becoming Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre (book & movie) & Becoming Jane Eyre
stephanieswrittenword.com — Oh Charlotte, how I love you! I can’t believe it took me so long to ever read... a Bronte novel – what was I thinking? Jane Eyre is the classic story of head strong, independent and imaginative Jane, a ten year old orphan living with her awful Aunt Reed and spoiled cousins. Life with the abusive ... (more) Jane Eyre (book & movie) & Becoming Jane Eyre
A Conspiracy of Kings, by Megan Whalen Turner: Book Trailer (video)
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A Conspiracy of Kings, by Megan Whalen Turner: Book Trailer (video)
youtube.com — The exciting book trailer for the much-anticipated new book by Megan Whalen Turner: A Conspiracy of Kings.... Visit us at greenwillowblog.com! (more) A Conspiracy of Kings, by Megan Whalen Turner: Book ...
Teetering Toward The Tipping Point: A Rural Advantage
thecalloftheland.wordpress.com — The Sower - statue atop the Nebraska state capital, just a few blocks from the conference. “I... am convinced that sustainability is the defining question of the 21st Century,” John Ikerd said last Saturday afternoon. Ikerd, a senior statesman among American agrarians, was ... (more) Teetering Toward The Tipping Point: A Rural Advantage
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
teddyrose.blogspot.com —   Visit Marcia every Monday at The Printed Page to share what arrives in your mailbox each... week.   Here's what I received in my mailbox last week:   Thanks to Kevin Howell of Penguin Group (USA) Copyright 2007-2010: All the posts within this blog were ... (more) Mailbox Monday
It’s Monday!  What Are You Reading?
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
bookjourney.wordpress.com — Whew! What an honor! J Kaye over at J Kaye’s blog has transferred this meme to me.... I am excited as this is a wonderful weekly meme that basically reviews how your last reading week went, and what is on deck for this current week. J Kaye did such a wonderful job hosting this meme and I ... (more) It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
Mailbox Monday ~ February 8th
Mailbox Monday ~ February 8th
printedpage.us — Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house... last week (checked out library books don’t count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and ... (more) Mailbox Monday ~ February 8th
Libri Dilectio: Confessions of a Literary Lurker
Libri Dilectio: Confessions of a Literary Lurker
libridilectio.blogspot.com — Some people like to comment on blog posts. Others seem to like to comment on everyone's posts.... You know them, you see them everywhere, full of good ideas and great feedback. I love when people leave comments. It's always nice to know that someone has read what you wrote and has thoughts about ... (more) Libri Dilectio: Confessions of a Literary Lurker
10 Steamy Reads for Valentine's Day
10 Steamy Reads for Valentine's Day
literalicious.blogspot.com — Whether you’re looking for guidance to rekindle a romance between the sheets, or if you can’t resist... a sweeping love story, grab the nearest bag of chocolates and dive into these steamy reads. (more) 10 Steamy Reads for Valentine's Day
HarperCollins & Hachette Join Macmillan
locusmag.com — Following the ongoing Amazon/Macmillan conflict, HarperCollins and Hachette have now joined Macmillan. These publishers want to renegotiate... Kindle e-book prices on the so-called Agency Model, in which publishers set prices and retailers keep 30% of ... (more) HarperCollins & Hachette Join Macmillan
Amazon Pulls Macmillan Books Over Pricing Rift
Amazon Pulls Macmillan Books Over Pricing Rift
nytimes.com — Amazon.com has pulled books from Macmillan, one of the largest publishers in the United States, in a... dispute over the pricing on e-books on the site. The publisher’s books can be purchased only from third parties on Amazon.com . A person in the ... (more) Amazon Pulls Macmillan Books Over Pricing Rift
Apple Launches iPad
Apple Launches iPad
apple.com — Apple today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos,... watching videos, playing games, reading e-books, and much more. Its high-resolution Multi-Touch display lets you interact with ... (more) Apple Launches iPad
Write Like an Australian – A Lesson in Fast-Paced Writing
Write Like an Australian – A Lesson in Fast-Paced Writing
inkyblots.com — If you’re a non-Australian looking for a good lesson in fast-paced writing, then you need look no... further than Australia. One of the first things I noticed about Australian language and speaking, besides the actual accent, is the habit of the majority of Australians to interrupt. But far ... (more) Write Like an Australian – A Lesson in Fast-Paced Writing
Neither Luddite nor Biltonite
newyorker.com — I didn’t expect my cri de coeur about drowning in data to bring down the wrath of... the wireless world. Nick Bilton, who is the Times’s “lead Bits blogger,” and whose areas of expertise include... (more) Neither Luddite nor Biltonite
The Postmistress - Sarah Blake
The Postmistress - Sarah Blake
historicaltapestry.blogspot.com — It is 1940. France has fallen. Bombs are dropping on London. And President Roosevelt is promising he... won't send our boys to fight in "foreign wars." But American radio gal Frankie Bard, the first woman to report from the Blitz in London, wants nothing more than to bring the war home. ... (more) The Postmistress - Sarah Blake
Take your seats for the great Station Bookswap
guardian.co.uk — An enterprising soul has started a scheme that could enliven the journey into work for thousands of... freesheet-weary commuters God bless South West Trains. Not a phrase you'll often hear in London's leafier southern suburbs – but without one of their seasonal delays in service last week, I ... (more) Take your seats for the great Station Bookswap
Wimbledon Station Bookswap
messytrainland.wordpress.com — You never need to be bored on a train journey from Wimbledon Station again! You might have... already seen the posters advertising the “Wimbledon Station Book Swap” in the waiting room on platforms 5 and 6. Just borrow or take books you ... (more) Wimbledon Station Bookswap