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Monday was library day for the family. The librarian had to ask someone not to run in the library (me or the kids?). So... very fast feet to the display table of Halloween books for the new month! Here's a selection of the best books we've read over the years: Boo to You by Lois... Continue Reading →
I try to be balanced in my reviews and hold off on ranting negatively about books, but I do struggle with how to introduce criticism in my writing. I've adopted "at times" as a phrase to introduce criticism in my writing. Does it lighten the affect of the 3* or 2* review? I have used it... Continue Reading →
First off, a huge thanks to Jason over at Off The TBR for putting the month together. It really kicked my butt in gear to get to those books that had been waiting on my Kindle to be read. I had great fun reading all these book, and I have to tell you guys that these... Continue Reading →
Ok... school is just over one-sixth of the way done. We have 6 six-week grading periods... 3 per semester. Plugging along. I'm lucky to have a good group this year... 180 students or so. It took me awhile to memorize all their names! In the book world... I had a great time reading a bunch... Continue Reading →
starkadjective \ ˈstärk \ 1a: rigid in or as if in death b: rigidly conforming (as to a pattern or doctrine) : ABSOLUTEstark discipline 2 archaic : STRONG, ROBUST 3: UTTER, SHEERstark nonsense 4a: BARREN, DESOLATE b(1): having few or no ornaments : BAREa stark white room (2): HARSH, BLUNTthe stark realities of death 5: sharply delineated... Continue Reading →
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