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Do I have a diverse bookshelf? Pt 15: Languages
This is the last category according to our original blog post! If you’re learning another language, reading is great practice. It’s not a drill. You get to see the language in a native context. You learn about the culture. It’s great all around.
While I have a few books that aren’t in English, I’m only going to post ones that I can read with any kind of fluency right now. Language is like a muscle; Read more of this blog post »
While I have a few books that aren’t in English, I’m only going to post ones that I can read with any kind of fluency right now. Language is like a muscle; Read more of this blog post »
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| In writing classes, teachers always talk about the poetry of using the names of the creatures, plants and things that make up our environment. In this book of short essays, the author takes us through the science of all types of living things — whale ...more | |
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| I always love when a book I know nothing about captures my imagination and takes hold of my thoughts in unexpected ways. Johnson chronicles the history of humanity’s understanding and search for life on Mars. She recounts the first missions by NASA. ...more | |
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read this book. I’ve definitely seen most major adaptations and I’ve seen lots of reimaginings. But I’ve never listened to it on audio, and well, this book is just so SO SO GOOD!!!! It is funny: “There are few peop ...more |
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| I first encountered Jhumpa Lahiri’s work over 20 years ago when her first collection of work won major prizes. She’s been in the background since then — writing and still garnering praise. But I did NOT know that she fell in love with the Italian lan ...more | |
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| First, one of the best things about reading is picking up a book you know nothing about but turns into something you love. This I did as I browsed the shelves at my public library. Second, I read this completely in Spanish because I’m trying to rebui ...more | |
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