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What Makes a Good Writer? Part 1, Passion
Forget about basic grammar and knowledge of spelling, and take a look at why a writer writes, what spark is there to create the explosion of content that others...
Accusing the maid
The Barbarian Nurseries is a second novel by Hector Tobar and one that does not hesitate to explore the underbelly of racial tensions in the United States. Its setting...
The true story of the picture brides
Julia Otsuka has written a novel that will probably not find favor with many men as it is a first person narrative of women married to Japanese men working in the...
Mugging sets series of events in motion
Penelope Lively has written some excellent novels but her newest novel, How it All Began, is a fascinating account of how the mugging of an old lady in London sets...
Larssen trilogy a good read
A trilogy that provides a good read for mid-winter or for a summer holiday is the Millennium trilogy written by multi award-winning Swedish writer Stieg Larsson...
The woman in the White House
Books about the first family of the United States always appeal to the public. The Obamas, A Mission, A marriage by journalist Jodi Kantor will have an additional...
What to do with books that only collect dust
To foster a love of reading in children parents usually buy a lot of books, covering many topics. When the youngsters reach a certain age they do however outgrow...
Reading That Sends a Chill Down Your Spine
Mention the words horror story and many people would think in terms of a supernatural element such as ghost, zombies and vampires to name a few. Horror fiction books...
Life of Pi Review
What is life of Pi about? This is not a question which can be easily answered; it is a religious parable, a factual dissection of animals and zoology, a survival...
Computer glasses may be the answer for tired eyes
The computer has become so much part of daily life for many of us that we sometimes spend many hours a day staring at the screen. This can result in unhealthy strain...
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