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books about world war i

5 Books about World War I

20 May 201624 May 2016Leave a comment

Western media romanticizes World War II, but few folks in the U.S. are familiar with the global conflict that dominated the back half of the 1910s and destroyed European empires. If Franz Ferdinand is just an alt-rock band to you, check out these five books about World War I to get better acquainted with the military campaigns that would change … Continue reading 5 Books about World War I

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The 4 Best Jazz Books for Rainy Days

29 April 201625 November 2018Leave a comment

There's no wrong time for jazz music, obviously, but those smoky, dulcet tones just lend themselves to life's rainy days. Waterlogged April is almost at a close, but there's still time to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, and I've got four of the best jazz books that you can break out for your next rainy day read If … Continue reading The 4 Best Jazz Books for Rainy Days

books to reread after college

13 Books to Reread after College

29 April 201529 April 2015Leave a comment

According to data gathered in 2014, 42% of college students will not read another book after graduation. Now, graduating from college is terrifying, because it's like getting pushed out of a nest: you've got to fly, but you don't know how, and you have to make progress to stay afloat. Progress = growth, and one of the … Continue reading 13 Books to Reread after College

words every writer should know

13 Words Every Writer Should Know

12 March 20157 May 2015Leave a comment

When you first enter the word of literature and literary academia, the vocabulary can be unnerving. These are words you've probably never seen before; you hardly feel comfortable reading them to yourself, much less out-loud. Everyone has met with challenges like these at least once, so try not to let your intimidation keep you from meeting these … Continue reading 13 Words Every Writer Should Know

words to describe darkness

8 Words to Describe Darkness

10 September 20147 May 20152 Comments

With autumn come cold and dreary days, which grow steadily shorter as the season progresses into winter. Because this lack of sunlight contributes to generally depressed attitudes throughout the cooler months, this week's Words on Wednesdays is dedicated to finding the writers in the audience eight excellent words to describe darkness. For the gothic lit fans … Continue reading 8 Words to Describe Darkness

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