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The Story’s the Thing: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
I discovered this book a number of years ago and fell in love immediately. The Eyre Affair is the first of a large series centering around the exploits of literary detective Thursday Next, who lives in London with her pet dodo, Pickwick. In this parallel universe based in 1985, Russia and England continue to fight [...]
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Tagged Books, books we love, Characters we love, HPA, jasper fforde, Literacy, Story Review, story's the thing, the eyre affair, The Story's the Thing, thursday next
The Story’s The Thing: Criss Cross
I’m probably the queen of falling in love with silly, inconsequential books that I read when I’m eight years old. Sure, it’s great to follow a series from beginning to end, and classic lit is incredibly powerful, but there’s also something really special about carrying one quirky, awkward novel in your purse with you for [...]
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Tagged Books, Story Review, The Story's the Thing
15 Reasons Why You Should Participate In Accio Books
1. Because you really don’t need five copies of the Deathly Hallows… We all went a bit overboard when it was finally released, but in retrospect, one copy- perhaps two- is plenty for one person. Why not let less fortunate children experience the magic of Harry Potter? 2. Because let’s face it: your books are [...]
Read MoreThe Story’s The Thing: HG Wells; The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau
Sometimes it’s hard to find things that you like. Recommendations from friends are always a good thing or asking people in libraries or bookstores can many times help you find new loves or new fandoms. My favourite way to find a new story or fandom is, well… current fandoms. My biggest current fandom obsession, as [...]
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Tagged Books, HG Wells, historical books, story's the thing
Weird Question Weekly: Book Stories
Coming at you yet again, that time of the week where you can get to know your bloggers better through sometimes strange, sometimes bittersweet questions. This week, our question is: What is your fondest memory related to a book and/or reading? Erin: When my sister and I were little, our parents really stressed the importance [...]
Read MoreHow To Tell If A Book Is A Good Book
Alright, I do believe that all books are good books. If somebody puts time and effort into writing it, if somebody finds pleasure and comfort in reading it- it’s a good book. There may be problematic elements, plot holes, weak writing, but at the root of it, all books are good books. However, there are [...]
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Posted in Accio Books, Action, Connect, Empowerment, Literacy, Philosophical Musings, Stories
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Tagged Accio Books, Books, stories
It’s Time for ACCIO BOOKS!
It’s that time of year again! It’s time, once again, for the Harry Potter Alliance to band together with all of the power we have and to collect a ton of books for those who most need them! And if you’re a member of the HPA (and if you’ve been following our weekly The Story’s [...]
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Posted in Accio Books, Harry Potter Alliance News, Literacy, Stories
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Tagged Accio Books, book donation, book drives, Books, International Quidditch Association, nanowrimo, Read Indeed
Questions of Age: When Can You Talk to Children About Serious Issues?
When is it too soon to talk to children about serious issues? Last week, my boss posed an interesting thought: when is his son the appropriate age to go to the Holocaust Museum here in DC? As a Potter fan, this question perplexed me; I was incredibly young when I read about the themes of [...]
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Posted in Action, Connect, Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News, Human Rights, Literacy, Philosophical Musings, Stories
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The Story’s the Thing: Elementary
I’ve recently begun watching the TV show Elementary because I’m feeling deprived from the Sherlock hiatus. I’m about 6 or 7 episodes in, and have to say that I am very impressed with their take on this classic story, especially when we already have other current adaptations. In this version, Sherlock Holmes has just gotten out [...]
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Tagged Books, elementary, Literacy, sherlock holmes, Story Review, The Story's the Thing
The Story’s the Thing: Beka Cooper Trilogy
You know those times when you just can’t put a book down, even if you have homework, or need to walk somewhere or hang out with people? Even if you only have time to read one page, one paragraph, you’ll read it because you just can’t put the book down? Even though this is probably [...]
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Tagged Books, books we love, Characters we love, HPA, Story Review, The Story's the Thing
