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If you were a baby boomer, chances are your first encounter with a keyboard was in a high school typing class, fingers poised over the home row keys, eyes on the chalkboard. And what were you typin…| Atkins Bookshelf
2 posts published by Alexander Atkins during July 2025| Atkins Bookshelf
Serendipitous Discoveries from the Dictionary was written and designed by a logophile for fellow lovers of language. It is both an elegant homage to the English language and a celebration of its expressive richness, historical depth, and boundless creativity. The book is divided into two parts. The first features a series of detailed essays that … Continue reading New Book: Serendipitous Discoveries from the Dictionary| Atkins Bookshelf
Given the current state of America — polarized politics, climate anxiety, technological overload, and an ever-spinning wheel of noise — have you ever wondered what it might be like to walk away? To…| Atkins Bookshelf
In the trailer for the horror film 28 Years Later, viewers are introduced to a chilling and evocative soundscape: the haunting words of Rudyard Kipling’s poem Boots, crackling from an old, scratche…| Atkins Bookshelf
1 post published by Alexander Atkins during June 2025| Atkins Bookshelf
George Clooney recently returned to the stage in a powerful Broadway adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck, co-written with longtime collaborator Grant Heslov. The play, which opened on April 3, …| Atkins Bookshelf
On May 29, 2025, Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinched victory in the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling éclaircissement in the 21st round of the finals. This triumph marked a remarkable comeback for Zaki, who had finished as the runner-up in 2024. His dedication — practicing over 40 hours a … Continue reading Challenging Words from the 2025 Spelling Bee Championship| Atkins Bookshelf
Following the unexpected death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, the world’s attention shifted once again to the time-honored traditions of the Catholic Church, particularly the …| Atkins Bookshelf
Galileo Galilei (1564–1642), the renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher, stood at the forefront of the Scientific Revolution. A visionary whose insights reshaped our unde…| Atkins Bookshelf
If you happen to stop by the Strand Bookstore in New York City, you will inevitably come across signs placed among the shelves that provide the following timeless advice: “Think before you speak. Read before you think.” That slogan also appears on many other items of merchandise, like t-shirts and mugs. In the captivating Netflix … Continue reading Witty T-Shirt Slogans that Celebrate Reading and Book Collecting| Atkins Bookshelf
In the wake of the unpredictable twists and turns that seem to characterize today’s headlines — be it in politics, weather, or celebrity behavior — the word “capricious” is more r…| Atkins Bookshelf
When was the last time you read a book dedication? Even though they are just a few words long, most people skip reading the dedication of a book; however, dedications in books are important for sev…| Atkins Bookshelf
