I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! — When I have a house of myContinue reading “Quote of the Day: March 20, 2015”
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Quote of the Day
Hi all, I’ve decided to start posting a literary quote each day, to give us a little “pick me up” each morning. If there is a particular book quote youContinue reading “Quote of the Day”
Quote of the Day: March 19, 2015
There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me. ” –JaneContinue reading “Quote of the Day: March 19, 2015”
writersflow: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate Irish culture and Irish literature!
Better a book than a green beer
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Celebrate with a new book by participating in the annual Irish Arts Center Book Day. For more information visit: http://www.irishartscenter.org/literature/book_day_2015.html
Joanna Trollope and the Austen Project
The author, Joanna Trollope, stated in a recent Guardian and Daily Mail article that one of literature’s beloved characters, Mr. Darcy, most likely gained his fortune from profits of theContinue reading “Joanna Trollope and the Austen Project”
James Patterson Donates $1.25 Million to School Libraries
James Patterson Wants to Give $1.25 million to School Libraries Author James Patterson donated a $1 million to 175 independent bookstores a few months ago. Now Patterson is turning hisContinue reading “James Patterson Donates $1.25 Million to School Libraries”
“Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.” -JaneContinue reading
Favorite Books by Women
In honor of International Women’s Day, I thought I list my top ten favorite books that I found influential in my life: 10. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit–I read manyContinue reading “Favorite Books by Women”
World Book Day 2015
Happy World Book Day! If most of you don’t know, World Book Day is annual celebration of what else…books! UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) designate this dayContinue reading “World Book Day 2015”