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February Reading
This weekend is Lunar New Year, snow (6 inches), and Valentine’s Day! While I don’t enjoy being thoroughly stuck at home, my plan is to read, bake, and watch some movies. Continue reading
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Answers to the TTT Movie Quiz
Ok, I really made the Top Ten Tuesday photo quiz too difficult, but nonetheless I got some fantastic answers! Thanks to everyone who commented! 😀 Answers below the cut… Continue reading
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Top Ten Romantic Movies – In Photos
Today’s Top Ten Tuesday is a Valentine’s Day freebie. I saw this fun topic at Hamlette’s blog and decided to go this route (be sure to check her list out!). Instead of writing a blurb like I usually do, this is going to be a pop quiz—can you name the film, show, or production? I’ve… Continue reading
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Never Let Me Go – Reaction
I’ve now read 6 1/2 books by Kazuo Ishiguro. At his best, he’s my favorite writer in the world: subtle, poignant, and deft at infusing hard questions into personal stories. Some of his novels just don’t resonate with me, though, and Never Let Me Go is unfortunately one of them. The premise – of clone… 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
- 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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