I’m moving to another blog called “Translating for Children and YA”, which will be dedicated to children’s literature and its translation:
http://translatingforchildrenandya.tumblr.com
Kindly take a look at it and if you like what you see please follow me there, thank you and I’m sorry for the inconveniences.
I’m going to start following you all there and then I will delete this blog.
Thanks again
Although I no longer write monthly new releases posts, I’m still trying to keep my list of young adult dystopian books up-to-date! You’re welcome to send me a message if you think any should be added to the list (old or new), although please note that I tend to go with the narrow definition of ‘dystopian’. (There’s a ton of excellent ‘science fiction’ and ‘post-apocalyptic’ novels out there, but I didn’t want the list to end up being unhelpful because it has everything on it).
Books within books! So depending on what House you were sorted into, these are probably the types of books you would be assigned to read.
Must admit, it’s a pretty good list.
I’ve always been either a Gryffindor or a Slytherin (the latter by Pottermore standards). Surprised? How many books have you read on your House list?
http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/the-real-life-books-hogwarts-students-would-read/
(Source: novelmentions, via thegirlandherbooks)
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7 Great quotes about libraries on photos of beautiful libraries
With libraries around the world in danger of extinction, Flavorwire posted a series of great quotes about libraries from famous writers. I decided to pair them with some of the world’s most beautiful libraries. You’re welcome;
- Trinity College Library - University of Dublin
- University Club Library – New York City
- Admont Abbey Library – Austria
- Real Gabinete Português de Leitura – Rio de Janeiro
- Suzzalo Library at the University of Washington – Seattle
- Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Canadian Library of Parliament – Ottawa
Click on the photo to see it full size. Support your local library, kids.
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There are some books that just don’t receive the credit they deserve; the kind that barely anyone talks about and you just wish that more people would read them. I’m sure you all know the kind I’m talking about - there must be a few on your shelf.
I’ve decided to run a project dedicated to underrated books, series and authors in an attempt to spread the word.
Essentially the plan is create a huge collection of posts on books that are classed as ‘underrated’. Not only are you getting some awesome book recommendations, but you are helping the authors a great deal by getting their book out there.
> Here are the current posts
> Masterpost: Books by genreIf you’re interested in helping me out, read on.
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Closing One Chapter by Boy_Wonder on Flickr.
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1. Open Culture: Not a large a selection, but high quality texts. If you just want to skim a book to brush up on a course you took in ninth grade, download one of these. I have yet to be disappointed.
2. Book Boon: Provides free college-level textbooks in a…
