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Reading a good book is like eating a good meal: it elicits a reaction of happiness and pleasure. As soon as you take that last bite of literature you smile ear to ear. The same thing can be said of an awful book and likewise an awful meal (here’s looking at you Top Ramen). If you’re capable of making it through the entire novel you’re left with a horrible taste in your mouth. You’ve consumed something that did not agree with you. In these situations, good or bad, it is simple human nature to tell others how you feel. If you have read something that warrants discussion, chances are you will discuss it. And it is impossible not to become a critic at this moment.

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Charles Dickens was a 19th-century author most noted for novels depicting the hardships of the working class in Victorian London. His most famous works include A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and A Tale of Two Cities. Most of his novels were originally published as serialized cliffhangers in monthly publications, which was common practice at the time.

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On my writing desk sits a well worn copy of “50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth”. I consider this one of the best children's books on environmental issues there ever was. My kids used this book for school and home environmental projects. Occasionally, I browse its tattered pages to recall information while writing. In these days of ecological uncertainty, there are many fine children's books on environmental issues. Here are just a few you might want to check out for your children.

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Writing a screenplay may seem easy at first, but writing one that sells is the tricky part. Numerous books are available to help you understand how screenwriting works and how to get your screenplay noticed. Below are the top ten screenwriting books. Most can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or ordered through a local bookstore.