Siblings—can’t live with them, can’t live without them. We wanted to highlight some of our favorite literary siblings and what makes each pair so special. From the most loyal of friendships to the most intense of rivalries, here are seven …
Category: Books
8 Quotes to Get You Back Into Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s short stories and novellas featuring Sherlock Holmes became enduring classics of the mystery and detective genre. In honor of Doyle’s classic stories, we’ve gathered some of our favorite quotes from an array of different Sherlock Holmes …
How to Avoid Plagarism
Plagiarism: stealing the intellectual work of someone else and passing it off as your own. While this definition seems simple enough, plagiarism takes many forms. It can be deliberate—such as paying someone to write an essay—but it can be innocent—like …
Reading Round-Up: June
We asked everyone in the office to talk about their favorite books from last month. Take a look at our favorite reads from May, and let us know in the comments which books you’ll be adding to your to-read list. …
5 Things to Avoid While Teaching Shakespeare
Introducing Shakespeare to high school students is daunting. Getting them to care about Shakespeare is even more intimidating. Though we often have the best intentions, many of us fall into the following teaching traps when we turn to the Bard. …
5 Writers Who Loved Coffee
Some of our favorite writers relied on this magical elixir to get them going and sustain them throughout the day. So, let’s take a look at how they took their coffee and what they have to say about this toasty, …
5 Games to Encourage Summer Reading
With the school year ending, getting students to sit down and read can be challenging—not to mention the dreaded summer slide the following autumn. But, with these 5 fun approaches, reading can become more engaging for students. And for those who are …
6 Books to Read After You’ve Aced Your AP
Devils, Ghosts, and a Menagerie of Pets Cramming for the AP has ended, you are well on your way to a relaxing summer, and your brain needs something fun to push that scantron form out of your head. After months …
