Of all of the Ted Talks we share each Wednesday, this one by activist Hajer Sharief sits firmly in out Top 10. Everyone should participate in decision-making and politics and it starts at home.
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Celebrating Clever Book Covers on Booko: More Than This
Today’s clever cover is More Than This. Boy does this book cover pack a punch with a striking monotone background and a bold pop of yellow.
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#tuesdaychat
While they are all such wonderful page turners and challenge you to think about your own values, there must be a favourite Jodi Piocult book you have. Ours is My Sister’s Keeper, what’s yours?
Celebrating Clever Book Covers on Booko: The Goldfinch
Today’s clever cover is The Goldfinch. It’s a terrific cover with a torn effect revealing hidden art beneath. Fitting for a book that has captivating art in its storyline.
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Monday Inspo
Jodi Picoult has a brilliant insight into the hearts and minds of people and it’s her clever writing which made us choose her for our Author Spotlight this Thursday on the blog. Be sure to pop back to read it.
Celebrating Clever Book Covers on Booko: Loneliness
Today’s clever cover is Loneliness. It’s a subtle design but we love the typography play with the dot above the ‘i’ being all alone at the top of the cover.
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Hello Friday
Hello Friday! It’s nearly time to close the laptop and step outside for some fresh air (or into the lounge for a well deserved rest). We hope you have a lovely weekend planned, whether it be catching up with friends or diving into a great book.
Celebrating Clever Book Covers on Booko: Invisible Man
Today’s clever cover is Invisible Man. It’s cover is a mask which tells the story of a growing sense of personal rejection and social invisibility.
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Celebrating Clever Book Covers on Booko: Cultural Dictionary of Punk
Today’s clever cover is Cultural Dictionary of Punk. It’s cover is minimal, edgy and a little bit punk itself.
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Ted Talk : How to build a fictional world
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? Author Kate Messner offers a few tricks for writers looking to build a fictional world in this Ted Talk.