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What I’m Reading – Morning Coffee Edition
Most of the time I cannot write a short post. Mine are longwinded things, and often takes a couple days to complete one. But I would like to blog more, so maybe a quick update now and then—for example, over this cup of coffee I’m enjoying before work—is the way forward. A long commute twice Continue reading
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall – A Long Overdue Review
It has taken me about 22 years (counting from the time I first read Jane Eyre) to get around to finally reading this novel. I don’t know why I avoided it so long, other than that my obsession with the Brontës had been replaced with an obsession with other authors, and Agnes’s second novel just Continue reading
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My Favorite Films and Music of 2025
It’s not been the most exciting year for me in terms of non-bookish media. Rather than a steady stream of gems (such as I discovered in the pandemic), this year’s media was a few high highs and many low lows. But a few items were worth mentioning, and I will share them here. First off, Continue reading
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Ten Books I’d Like to Read (and Possibly Own)
I’m a bit late to this Top Ten Tuesday tag, but I thought I’d share some books that I have added recently to my TBR. I’ve become a lot more cautious about buying books these days, but my magpie brain is still fond of shiny new books, even if I’ve developed more self control! 10. Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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- What I’m Reading – Morning Coffee Edition
- Oddly Specific Things I Love in Books (and a Few Movies)
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall – A Long Overdue Review
- My Favorite Films and Music of 2025
- Ten Books I’d Like to Read (and Possibly Own)
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