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Up the Tower of Books: August 2010
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Friday, August 27, 2010. While all bloggers like new followers and increased stats, I think most bloggers LOVE comments. Comments show that a blog has active readers, that not only take the time to read posts, but also to share their own thoughts. Importantly, comments also allow bloggers to get to know their readers. So here's my pledge to comment more on my favorite blogs, and I hope you do the same. :). Thursday, August 26, 2010. So, this week is my first week of college! 1) The Taming of the Shrew -.
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Up the Tower of Books: The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein - Libby Schmais
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein - Libby Schmais. In The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein. Libby Schmais uses a common idea- a love triangle- and creates something that stands out. Schmais made the novel unique by the format and the protagonist (Lotus). The novel is set up in diary format. The diary itself is an assignment given by Lotus's English teacher, similar to Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey. This format allowed readers to get personal (nice phrasing, yes?
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