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Memorable and “Meh” Movies of 2023
These days, I don’t watch many movies, but here’s a few thoughts on some of the ones I did watch this year… Tenet (2020) – My records are iffy, but I’m 99% sure this was the year we finally watched Tenet. Apart from the rough ending, I really enjoyed the mind-bendy plot of this movie.… Continue reading
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Reading Year in Review, 2023
I’ve already shared my reading goals for 2024, and even though I formed them in November, I don’t think I will make any changes to them. Reading What I Own and Reading the World are top priority, along with various other readalongs mentioned on that post. I’m very excited about all of those! Now… looking… Continue reading
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A belated Merry Christmas
It’s been exactly a month since my last post and once again, I am sick. :] It was going around in my family, so I saw it coming. The fever was annoying, but the sore throat was worse—between the two, this was the first Christmas I lost weight. I’m doing much better this week, but… Continue reading
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Reading with Ricola – Three Reviews
Well, dear readers, it finally happened. I’ve been remarkably healthy the past 4 years, more than anyone could hope to be. But last Tuesday I came down with a tedious cold (or something) that threatens to linger through this week. Making the best of it… I have hot tea, food in the pantry, and just… Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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Recent Posts
- Emo Classics – Bronte, Woolf, and Kierkegaard
- What I’m Reading – It’s Almost March Edition
- 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
Classics Considered 