Mrs Didge has been reading e-Books lately but today is reading a paperback. She said that a couple of times she reached the end of a page and swiped it to go to the next page. Yest... moreMrs Didge has been reading e-Books lately but today is reading a paperback. She said that a couple of times she reached the end of a page and swiped it to go to the next page. Yesterday she held her finger on a word she didn't know to get the dictionary meaning.Has she lost the plot? Does she need professional help? What do you recommend?
While virtually all lists place The Bible in the top position there is little agreement after that. The Qur'an is often placed second but the rest of the list will be a shambles.&n... moreWhile virtually all lists place The Bible in the top position there is little agreement after that. The Qur'an is often placed second but the rest of the list will be a shambles. Books like Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code and Lord of the Rings score very highly but that's because, with a world population of 7.4 billion, mass advertising/promotion has secured sales that earlier, greater books could never have achieved. Even rubbish like Fifty Shades of Grey has made the cut on some lists.What would be your choice for a top-ranking list. (Choose your own number.) less
In one of his novels, C.S.Lewis had an older woman advise a newlywed, "You should always talk to your husband when he's reading, my dear. It helps him to concentrate on his book." ... moreIn one of his novels, C.S.Lewis had an older woman advise a newlywed, "You should always talk to your husband when he's reading, my dear. It helps him to concentrate on his book." True or not?
Be creative. Just think, kids at school have to create costumes to dress as their favorite book character. Children's books certainly have lots of animal characters, but what about... moreBe creative. Just think, kids at school have to create costumes to dress as their favorite book character. Children's books certainly have lots of animal characters, but what about adult costumes? That is more difficult. There are lots of new books around. Give us the name of the book your character is from.
