Tag Archives: books

Welcome to My Very Own Book Store

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

  This Week’s Topic: Imagine you get to open your own bookstore. What would it look like? What kinds of books would you sell?

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Movies I wish had been books

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last week I talked about my top 2012 book to film adaptations. Today, I’m doing the reverse, talking about the movies I wish had been books.

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RTW: Best Read of August

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This Week’s Topic is:  What was the best book you read in August?

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RTW: Books and Memories

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This Week’s Topic: What book brings back memories?

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RTW: What to do with books besides reading?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This Week’s Topic:  What’s your favorite use for a book besides reading it?

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RTW: The Magic of a Moment

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Thanks to the YA Highway I know have Asia’s song looping in my head! But I’ll forgive them that since they posed a tricky question: This Week’s Topic: A long-awaited kiss, a surprise ending, a character’s sudden decision…  these are … Continue reading →

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Memorable Characters from Fiction

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

The world of fiction is teeming with larger than life, unforgettable characters, some thanks to their spandex (Superman), aggressive antics with a sword (Xena) or brawn (Wolverine). Many of these memorable characters are memorable because of the history come legend … Continue reading →

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