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Remembering A.A.Milne

January 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

“My spelling is Wobbly. It’s good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.” 
Today is the birth anniversary of Alan Alexander Milne (A.A.Milne), novelist and playwright. Milne wrote many things, but he is remembered mostly for creating Winnie the Pooh and all the other lovable characters in the series.
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Books for Thanksgiving

November 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

For all our readers in North America (and elsewhere), here’s wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving.
What could be better than combining a holiday with books? If the turkey and trimmings doesn’t appeal to you, turn to one of these classic books on Thanksgiving. The turkey will give you thanks!

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott
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Online Book Fair

November 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Love of Reading.com is hosting an online book fair from November 14-16, 2007 on their website.
The fair includes free raffles (3 free books an hour), ongoing podcasts from authors including Bill Clinton, forum and discussion groups, roundtable discussions and lots of prizes.
http://www.loveofreading.com/

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