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Can You Tell Dickens from Bulwer-Lytton? I Can’t.

Posted on 25 April 2013 by

Quiz: Dickens or Bulwer-Lytton? Charles Dickens is generally touted as one of the English language’s best writers. Bulwer-Lytton is generally touted as so bad that he actually has a terrible first line contest named for him.   Yet when passages … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging ATLAS SHRUGGED, Interlude: The Study Guide

Posted on 11 February 2013 by

Idaho’s very own state Senator John Goedde has introduced a bill that would mandate the teaching of Atlas Shrugged in all Idaho public high schools.  Yes, mandate.  By state law.  In public schools.  Atlas Shrugged. MEEP MEEP DANGER IRONY OVERLOAD Even … Continue reading →

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NPR Cuts ENDER’S GAME From Best YA Fiction Poll, Because Violence

Posted on 8 August 2012 by

NPR’s recent Best YA Fiction Poll recently produced a list of 100 winners that has everyone talking – mostly, about what’s not on it. NPR explains that best-beloved classics like A Wrinkle in Time and Are You There, God?  It’s Me, Margaret didn’t make … Continue reading →

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