It’s that time of year when gift guides rear their heads all around the internet. I decided to put together… Read more 2016 Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Historical Highlights #067
Every Friday I post links to articles about history, libraries, and museums. Today’s historical highlights might answer some of your… Read more Historical Highlights #067
C.S. Lewis on “Story”
I am (slowly) reading a book of essays by C.S. Lewis called Of This and Other Worlds. There’s a lot… Read more C.S. Lewis on “Story”
Three Picture Books About the Klondike Gold Rush
For today’s picture book reviews I’m taking a look at three very different books set during the Klondike Gold Rush… Read more Three Picture Books About the Klondike Gold Rush
Historical Highlights #066
This will be a short post today, as November was a busy month and I am ready for a break!… Read more Historical Highlights #066
6 Things I Learned in November
I am pleased to say that this month I am linking up with Emily P. Freeman to share what I learned… Read more 6 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
Hello from New Brunswick! I’m at the wedding of a very close friend today. I’m posting this too early to… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Historical Highlights #065
Before the historical highlights, I want to announce that I finished my NaNoWriMo novel last night! It’s a mess of… Read more Historical Highlights #065
Four More Picture Books About Helen Keller
If you missed it, head over to my first post on Helen Keller picture books. Then take a look at… Read more Four More Picture Books About Helen Keller
Quiz: Words Lately Learned 6
I’m not sure that compiling lists of unfamiliar words to create these quizzes is expanding my day-to-day vocabulary. However, it… Read more Quiz: Words Lately Learned 6
Historical Highlights #064
For today’s historical highlights let’s begin with some literary news… A limited edition reproduction of the handwritten manuscript of Jane Eyre will… Read more Historical Highlights #064
Three Picture Books About Helen Keller
Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of Helen Keller (1880-1968)? She is such an inspirational figure that I knew there… Read more Three Picture Books About Helen Keller
The History of NaNoWriMo in 13 Short Points
If you haven’t heard, NaNoWriMo is going on right now. It stands for National Novel Writing Month and takes place each November.… Read more The History of NaNoWriMo in 13 Short Points