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Dear Book Lovers, Welcome! I am delighted that you have found The Through the Looking Glass blog. For over twenty years I reviewed children's literature titles for my online journal, which came out six times a year. Every book review written for that publication can be found on the Through the Looking Glass website (the link is below). I am now moving in a different direction, though the columns that I write are still book-centric. Instead of writing reviews, I'm offering you columns on topics that have been inspired by wonderful books that I have read. I tell you about the books in question, and describe how they have have impacted me. This may sound peculiar to some of you, but the books that I tend to choose are ones that resonate with me on some level. Therefore, when I read the last page and close the covers, I am not quite the same person that I was when first I started reading the book. The shift in my perspective might be miniscule, but it is still there. The books I am looking are both about adult and children's titles. Some of the children's titles will appeal to adults, while others will not. Some of the adult titles will appeal to younger readers, particularly those who are eager to expand their horizons.
Showing posts with label February. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Happy February! This month's Bookish Calendar and celebratory days

 


Dear Friends,

A happy February to you all. I wish you a month that is rich in books, music, art, new and joyous endeavors, and moments of soft repose. 

February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year. See all the month names.

February is the only month to have a length of fewer than 30 days! Though it’s usually 28 days, February is 29 days long in leap years. January and February were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar (c. 713 BC); originally, winter was considered a month-less period. 
Originally, February was made the last month of the calendar year. Eventually (c. 450 BC), February was moved to its place as the second month.

This month's Bookish Calendar  is packed with birthdays and special days.  Among others, the writer Charles Dickens, artist Grant Wood, and inventor Thomas Edison were all born in February. 

In addition, February is Black History Month, and today is the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This year is the year of the Tiger.  


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