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Americans Read Five Books A Year,  What Are You Reading?
Americans Read Five Books A Year, What Are You Reading?
Americans Read Five Books A Year, What Are You Reading?
That number seems so low to me, but would probably seem like a good 'target' goal for my hubby. The Pew Research Center says, on average, Americans read 5 books per year.  69% read at least one printed book, 28% have read an e-book and 14% have listened to audiobooks.
Google Doodle
Google Doodle
Google Doodle
Today would've been the 85th birthday of beloved children's author Maurice Sendak, who passed away last year. In his honor, Google made this amazing, elaborate Google Doodle.
Google ‘Doodle’ Celebrates ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Author Maurice Sendak’s 85th Birthday
Google ‘Doodle’ Celebrates ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Author Maurice Sendak’s 85th Birthday
Google ‘Doodle’ Celebrates ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Author Maurice Sendak’s 85th Birthday
Today is famous American author and illustrator Maurice Sendak's 85th birthday, and Google is celebrating with an animated Google Doodle featuring characters from several of Sendak's children's books. Maurice Sendak is most well known for his book 'Where The Wild Things Are,' which was first published in 1963 and has since sold over 19 million copies worldwide as of 2009...
The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013
The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013
The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013
2013 is gearing up to have some great movie releases, some of which include the usual book-to-movie adaptions. Yet with allgreat new book to movie adaptions coming out, it can be difficult to figure out which one to spend $10 at the theater on, especially if you are not sure if it will wind up being a hit like 'Lord of the Rings' or a dude like 'Eragon ...
Oxford Online Adds Ridic New Words to Dictionary
Oxford Online Adds Ridic New Words to Dictionary
Oxford Online Adds Ridic New Words to Dictionary
Thank the merciful heavens! Now we can say “micropig” as much as we want without having to endure the crushing shame of using a word that isn’t a legitimate word. Micropig is just one of dozens of terms that became official as part of ODO’s most recent quarterly update of new words and definitions, which includes “soul patch,” “hosepipe ban” and “vajazzle.” Finally! Our Thursday night dinner conve
Autographed Copy of Neil Peart’s ‘Far and Away’ Sells for $187
Autographed Copy of Neil Peart’s ‘Far and Away’ Sells for $187
Autographed Copy of Neil Peart’s ‘Far and Away’ Sells for $187
Neil Peart of Rush is not only one of rock’s most unique lyricists, but his verbal dexterity translates to prose, as well. Since 1996, he has written five books detailing his travels, both on tour and his personal journeys. An autographed copy of his most recent book, 2011′s ‘Far and Away: A Prize Every Time,’ recently sold for $187.00 on eBay.

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