Tag Archives: Great Britain

Alys Always

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A WEEK of Books About Writing and Publishing

Note: On Monday, I talked about All Men Are Liars, whose characters are all in the writing and publishing business. Today’s book, in a different time and a different place also centers on the business of writing. It just happens that three books landed on my reading pile that deal quite prominently with writing, reading, and publishing. So it seemed logical to group them together this week.

Destination: England


Book: Alys Always (New in the U.S. June 2012) by Harriet Lane
The woods on Horsenden HillAlthough there is nothing supernatural going on, I think it is fair to say that a dead woman dominates this novel. Continue reading Alys Always →

Best Kid’s Book: About a Lion in London

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Family Travel

London as seen from London Eye
London as seen from London Eye

Destination: London


Book: Christian, the Hugging Lion (2010) by Justin Richardson

Article by Jennifer Close

Each year, the Florida Reading Association (FRA) chooses eight books for the FRA Children’s Book Award. Children all over the state of Florida read the books or have the books read to them. Once they have heard all the books, the children get to vote on their favorite. Votes are submitted to the Florida Reading Association and a winner is announced. The goal of the program is to encourage young children to get excited about reading by taking part in the voting process. Continue reading Best Kid’s Book: About a Lion in London →

Travel to an English Manor With Music

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MUSIC MONDAY

Hardwicke Hall, England
Hardwick Hall, England

Destination: England


Music: The Plum Tree and the Rose by Sarah McQuaid (from Waterbug Records)

Article by Kerry Dexter Continue reading Travel to an English Manor With Music →