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Scary! Best Halloween Travel, Recipes, Books, and More

Scary! Best Halloween Travel, Recipes, Books, and More

Can't get enough Halloween goodness? I can't, either (or of those giant bags of candy we're supposed to hand out to trick or treaters...). I've gathered some great articles from our site and the sites of several of our editors - all great writers with spooky things to share.

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Read This: Inspiration, Joy, and Life in Patricia Leavy's SPARK

One of the best books I’ve ever read, Patricia Leavy’s Spark is, you guessed it, a story that you can’t put down, so plan on staying up until you finish.

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Only in India: Adventures of an International Educator

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Excerpt from Only in India: Adventures of an International Educator - FREE on Amazon Kindle until 1/24/19!

Only in India: Adventures of an International Educator

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Art, Memories, and Poetry: La Bolsa–The Purse

I’ve recently been lucky enough to pore over a gorgeous book filled with art, memories, and poetry. La Bolsa–The Purse was written and illustrated by one of our featured artists, Sonya Gonzalez. Of all the beautiful, bilingual poems and paintings, my favorite is Pasteles con amor-Pies made with love. It’s gorgeous, loving, and delicious.
 
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Lost Railway Journeys: New Zealand's Otago Central Railway

Note: This is an excerpt about New Zealand's Otago Central Railway from a fantastic new book by Anthony Lambert, called Lost Railways from Around the World. We love it so!

Lost Railway Journeys: New Zealand's Otago Central Railway, an excerpt

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On the Road and Online: Roads From the Ashes: An Odyssey in Real Life on the Virtual Frontier, 20th Anniversary Edition

 

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Lost Railways from Around the World: Listowel & Ballybunion Railway

Note: This is an excerpt from a fantastic new book by Anthony Lambert, called Lost Railways from Around the World. We love it so!
 
An excerpt on a special Irish railway, from Lost Railways from Around the World: Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
 
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Women in Comics: An Interview with Author Brent Clark Rogers

You find the most interesting people at comic cons. Guess who we met at Grand Rapids Comic Con? None other than Brent Clark Rogers, author of the Brent Clark Rogers Guide to the DC Universe. We heard him speak about women in the comic book world - and knew we'd need to share his book. Here's what he had to say...
Women in Comics: An Interview with Author Brent Clark Rogers

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A Geek in Indonesia: Discover the Land of Komodo Dragons, Balinese Healers, and Dangdut Music

Whether you've always wanted to go to Indonesia, or interested in learning about this interesting country, I've got a book for you!

A Geek in Indonesia: Discover the Land of Komodo Dragons, Balinese Healers, and Dangdut Music

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Top 10 Famous Authors on Books that Inspired & Shaped Them

Writing skills are very important for everyone - but, unfortunately, not all people are born good writers who can write exciting fiction or non-fiction books or compelling scholarly articles. Many college students struggle with their writing, and often look for essays or research papers for sale online when they lack skills to complete them on their own. 

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