Word of the Day : December 22, 2020 Opprobrium Definition 1 : something that brings disgrace 2 a : public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct considered grossly wrong or vicious b : contempt, reproach Did you know? Opprobrium was borrowed into English from Latin in the 17th century. It derives from the Latin verb opprobrare, which means "to reproach." … Continue reading Word of the Day – Opprobrium
The Shadow of the wind
By Carlos Ruiz Zafron This excellent translation of the Spanish novel is based in Barcelona in the 1940’s. A young Daniel is taken into the heart of the old city to the “cemetery of lost books”, which houses old, forgotten and obscure books long out of print. His father says he can choose any book … Continue reading The Shadow of the wind
The hearts invisible furies
By John Boyne The story centres around Cyril Avery, and his desperate search to find his place in a very confusing world. His mother finding herself alone, and pregnant at sixteen gives him up for adoption. The Averys take him in, constantly reminding him throughout his life that he is not a real Avery. His … Continue reading The hearts invisible furies
Word of the Day – Gelid
Word of the Day : December 21, 2020 Geld adjective JELL-id Definition : extremely cold : icy Did you know? Gelid first appeared in English late in the 16th century, coming to our language from Latin gelidus, which ultimately derives from the noun gelu, meaning "frost" or "cold." (The noun gelatin, which can refer to an edible jelly that undergoes a cooling process … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gelid
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