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Witty Reviews: A Game of Thrones
I saw four of the seven (is it seven?) Song of Ice and Fire books in my Dad’s wardrobe and they stopped me in my tracks. I had never...

Oscar Wilde
Apr 133 min read
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Witty Advice: Start strong, end stronger with the power of prologues & epilogues
The power of prologues and epilogues: Is your book looking for a fresh start and end?

Oscar Wilde
Mar 142 min read
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Writing Advice: Why We Only Hear From the Best (and why that's a problem)
I read a lot of writing advice because I want to become a better writer. But from ‘killing your darlings,’ to gorging on junk food when...

Oscar Wilde
Feb 237 min read
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Witty Reviews: Station 11
Check out this review of Emily St. John Mandel's Station 11

Oscar Wilde
Feb 52 min read
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Deck the Shelves! 7 Gifts Every Book Lover Needs This Festive Season
7 festive gift ideas for the avid reader.

Oscar Wilde
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Witty Reviews: The Trees Grew Because I Bled There
The Witty Verse Reviews The Trees Grew Because I Bled There. Take a look at our thoughts on this collection of short horror stories.

Oscar Wilde
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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The Objectivity Paradox: Personal Pain Versus Detached Reflection
I recently finished reading two harrowing books back-to-back: Ordinary Men and Man’s Search for Meaning . Both are based on the events...

Oscar Wilde
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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The Proven Psychological Impact of Poetry and Reading on People
Reading makes you feel good. It's a fact! Learn more about how you can get that warm fuzzy feeling from reading poetry.

Oscar Wilde
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Witty Reviews: The Passenger
When Cormac McCarthy writes something, it’s considered an instant classic. It’s like his newly released work has been in the fabric of US...

Oscar Wilde
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Witty Advice: Letter Writing
As I wrote my letter this year, it made me laugh, it made me reminisce, and it made me cry.

Oscar Wilde
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Witty Reviews: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
Check out this review of a children's self-help book that looks at acknowledging and addressing your child's feelings.

Oscar Wilde
Jun 16, 20243 min read
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Witty Reviews: East of Eden
Come and see what Witty had to say about John Steinbeck's magnum opus (whatever that is) East of Eden.

Oscar Wilde
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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10 Iconic Book Openings to Entice Even the Biggest Non-Readers
Here’s a list of 10 iconic book openings that promise adventure, mystery, and transformation for even the most reluctant reader.

Oscar Wilde
May 24, 20243 min read
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Introducing Upstairs and Downstairs Books
Having a few books on the go at the same time is a good way of getting through more works simultaneously. You need this method.

Oscar Wilde
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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The Witty Book Review: Orange City
What kept me coming back, in a really weird way, was that I wanted to know what happened next, as odd as the story was.

Oscar Wilde
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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7 Sustainable Gift Ideas That'll Make Mother Nature Proud
We've rounded up 7 sustainable and planet-friendly gift ideas to bring smiles to loved ones' faces while giving Mother Nature a high-five.

Oscar Wilde
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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The Witty Book Review: The Manningtree Witches
A.K Blakemore, hailing from a poetry background, showcases her literary prowess in this stunningly written piece.

Oscar Wilde
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Joining Writing Marathons and Getting Help From Dragons: Anything to Finish a Book
One of our poets took on National Novel Writing Month. See how he got on in this blog.

Oscar Wilde
Jan 21, 20243 min read
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Attack Your To Be Read Pile! 6 Reading Tips for 2024
Here are 6 reading tips for 2024 that promise to make your literary journey as delightful as a well-brewed cup of coffee.

Oscar Wilde
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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The Witty Book Review: The Devil is Afraid of Me
We have a big horror fan over here at The Witty Verse, and after recently watching The Pope’s Exorcist, starring Australian Gladiator...

Oscar Wilde
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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