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Book List: The Last Man by Mary Shelley
Today, we look at Mary Shelley’s The Last Man for the Book List. Is this book interesting enough to read? Let’s find out!
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Word of the Week: Camelot
Today, we look at the word of the week, which is “Camelot.” Read along to learn more!
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Book List: Merlin by T. A. Barron
Today we look at a book I’ve never read and whether it should go on my shortlist. Read along to find out more!
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Reading of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court: Background and Context
Today we begin our journey into reading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court! Read along to learn some background information and context.
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Folklore: The Paulding Light in Michigan
Today we explore The Paulding Light in Michigan as an example of folklore. Read along to learn more!
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Summary and Analysis: Dogsong (1985) by Gary Paulsen
Today we look at Dogsong by Gary Paulsen, a story of tradition and survival. Read along to learn more!
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Viewing psychological survival through a poetic lens
Today, we are going to see how poets have engaged with survival attitudes to go on with life. Join us to learn more!
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Gary Paulsen: Author of survival fiction and our childhood adventures
Today, we discuss the life and work of Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet and other novels.
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Poetry: Springtime toward the summer isle
Today we discuss spring’s return and a poem by Claude McKay! Join us to learn more!
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Literary quotes: “…all of us go a little crazy at times.”
Robert Bloch, author of Psycho and countless short stories, has a famous quote, co-opted by Stephen King, that goes, “Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really…
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Understanding inspiration: Psycho by Robert Bloch
Today we look at sources of inspiration. How do writers do it, and how can we harness that power?
