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Young Adult Fiction
I was reading the June issue of Cosmopolitan and came across this article by John Green: There’s No Age Limit to Loving Teen Drama. Green’s words touched me: […] — read more
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I’m a Masterpiece
“No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist.” —Anon — read more
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How I Learn a Language by Reading Foreign Magazines
I find leisure reading a fun way to learn a foreign language and for those I’ve already mastered, it’s a great way to reinforce. An example of leisure reading is reading magazines IN the target language, and this is what this post is about. I don’t indulge in fashion but I like reading about fashion.… — read more
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Fluent in 3 Months
I think I hit the jackpot there (the quote above) with Italian. The said quote was taken from Benny Lewis’ newly released book, FLUENT IN 3 MONTHS. Italian, which is such a beautiful language completely consumed my life for a year and then more. Everything I did and do revolve around it. My love and… — read more
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The Rosie Project
I bought THE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion after three weeks of waiting and pondering. My instinct kept prodding me to buy the book. When I started reading, I think I have a crush on Don Tillman. Right from the beginning. Don’s awkwardness and quirks are really rather charming. For example, he counts everything to… — read more
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The Tao of Pooh
THE TAO OF POOH by Benjamin Hoff is a wonderful gem of a book. I finished reading it while traveling home today—caught in a flight delay and then commuting in the bus from the airport to home—to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family. Lots of contemplation while I was at it. Winnie-the-Pooh is one… — read more