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 | From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Our expert Guides have lots of words about words for you this week -- read on! | |
10 Things You May Not Have Known About
I always make a point of reading or watching Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on his celebrated holiday, and yesterday was no exception. Though I've read it several dozen times at this point, it always inspires me, and this list, from our in-house Grammar Guru Richard Nordquist, gave me an even deeper understanding of not only some of the historical background of the speech, but some of the brilliant bits of rhetoric that Dr. King used to drive his message home.
| Review: 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'
Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is hitting the big screen this week in an adaptation that stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. If you haven't read it, now would be a great time to get started!
| Children's Books About the Chinese New Year
As you might imagine, there exist a number of really wonderful picture books about the Chinese New Year (which falls on January 23 this year) -- vividly illustrated and beautifully told. Have a look!
| 15 Ways to Enjoy Manga (Without Going Broke)
If you're a manga fan (or have found yourself in the dubious position of supporting the manga habit of a devoted teenage fan), here are some great tips for getting your hands on some free or cheap manga. And hey, if you've never checked out the genre, these thrifty pointers can help you do so without a big financial commitment!
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