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Grateful: Kafka’s Lost Writings, etc
In my off-hours this week, I’ve been absorbing The Lost Writings of Franz Kafka. This little book is an enchanting diversion from social media. It also made me realize I’d been in a reading rut. Not for lack of reading, or even good reading material, but for lack of joy. It is funny that a… Continue reading
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When Principles Aren’t Enough – Christianity in View of Osamu Dazai’s The Setting Sun
So… this is part-book review, part-religious monologue—thinking out loud, really. It’s just a personal reflection. It could come across preachy or possibly offensive, neither of which is my intention. Please feel free to skip if this isn’t your cup of tea. ❤ I appreciate you all, so much. You have heard that it was said,… Continue reading
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Top Ten Non-Bookish Hobbies
Here’s a little levity for this angsty day: my top ten hobbies outside of reading! YouTube – I’m one of those hypocrites who is proud for not owning TV, while watching YouTube all day. 😆 It’s not all mindless… I listen to music and podcasts when I work, and sometimes political commentary in the evening,… Continue reading
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October Reviews – Lightning Round
Here’s a quick look at some books I’ve read in the last week or two. 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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- 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
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