16 June, 2010
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Joyce Carol Oates was born June 16, 1938. So, as is our custom here at The Bibliophile’s Adventurers Club, a few words from the birthday girl: “I never change, I simply become more myself.” “If you are a writer you … Continue reading
7 June, 2010
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On June 7th, 1917 a baby girl was born in Topeka, Kansas. Named Gwendolyn Brooks, she would grow up to write more than twenty books of poetry and win the Pulitzer Prize. Given that today is her big day, a … Continue reading
2 June, 2010
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English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was born June 2, 1840. Being the man of the hour and all, a few words … “No one can read with profit that which he cannot learn to read with pleasure.” “Try to … Continue reading
27 May, 2010
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John Cheever–who would grow up to become an American novelist and author of short stories–was born May 27, 1912. So without further ado, a few words from the man of the day … “Good writers are often excellent at a … Continue reading
28 April, 2010
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Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, was born on this day in 1926. In honor of the festive occasion, a few words from the birthday girl… “Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but … Continue reading